Trouble in the Indian Ocean: Chinese Naval Base at Gwadar?
New Delhi sees it as a threat to national security. The main objection to the China Pakistan Economic Corridor has been that it runs through Gilgit-Baltistan…
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The Troubled Waters of Ladakh: China’s Move on Galwan Raises Alarms
It has also been reported that the Chinese have made a road right up to the mountains along the border that may have gold deposits. In light of this, does he…
Urban Forest Programme: Celebrating Biodiversity
On 5th June 2020, Indian Government launched “Nagar Van” or Urban Forest Programme with 200 corporations or cities of India to mark the occasion of World Environment Day. This Programme owes its importance to...
Middle East’s Cold War: Tracing the Saudi-Iran Relations
The Middle East is recognized as one of the most complex regions in the world. Violence is rampant as various armed militias and terrorist groups spill across borders. The region has witnessed conflict after...
Nepal supports Chinese Security law for Hong Kong
On 28 March 2020, deputies of the 13th National People’s Congress (NPC) of People’s Republic of China voted prodigiously in support of the decision on “Establishing and Improving the Legal System and Enforcement Mechanisms for...
WHO will resume HCQ trials after having suspended them
On May 25, the World Health Organization suspended Hydroxychloroquine trials on a temporary basis over safety concerns. This decision came forward after a study (multinational registry analysis) was published in the Lancet medical Journal....
Understanding the Amendment in Nepal’s Constitution
On 20 May 2020, Kathmandu officially released a new map showing the disputed territories of limpiyadhura, lipulekh and Kalapani within its borders. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli moved to parliament which seeks to amend...
India assured of seat under new voting arrangement at UNSC
UN General Assembly will hold elections on June 17. From India’s perspective, any change in how the voting is conducted will not impact much since it is the sole candidate vying for the lone...
Transition: From Made in China to Make in India
The growing stand-off between the Indian Army and PLA (People’s Liberation Army of China) at the LAC, in the areas of Indian Union Territory of Ladakh, have added fuel to the anti-China narrative in...
Sub-regionalism in subcontinent: A reason for BIMSTEC over SAARC
Dealing with the unanticipated challenges triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic has had significant effects on people around the world. The COVID-19 pandemic is a wake-up call for multilateralism, especially regional cooperation. All the states...
