International Relations in India & Beyond
What is IHL? International Humanitarian Law or IHL is the special branch of public international law that deals with the laws of war or armed conflict. The objective of these set of rules is...
Weapons of mass destruction (WMDs) are weapons that are capable of causing widespread destruction and devastation, particularly through the use of nuclear, biological, or chemical agents. WMDs include nuclear weapons, biological weapons, and chemical...
The security dilemma is a concept in international relations that refers to the ways in which actions taken by states to increase their own security can inadvertently threaten the security of other states. The...
Secession is the process of a region or territory breaking away from a larger state and establishing itself as an independent entity. Secession can be motivated by a variety of factors, including cultural, political,...
A safe haven is a place where people can seek refuge and protection from violence, persecution, or other threats. Safe havens can be established for a variety of purposes, including providing shelter for refugees...
Sanctions are measures imposed by states or international organizations in order to exert economic or political pressure on a target country or entity. Sanctions can take many forms, including economic sanctions, such as trade...
Structural violence is a concept that refers to the ways in which social and economic structures can contribute to the suffering and oppression of certain groups of people. Structural violence is often invisible and...
Structural adjustment programs (SAPs) are economic reform programs that are often implemented by countries in response to financial crises or as a condition of receiving aid or debt relief from international financial institutions such...
Sovereignty is the supreme authority within a territory or state. It refers to the power of a government to make and enforce its own laws, regulations, and policies, and to control its own affairs...
Self-determination is the principle that nations and peoples have the right to determine their own political status and to pursue their own economic, social, and cultural development. It is a fundamental principle of international...
