Looming Oil Crisis
Context: Recently, United States President announced a ban on all crude oil and natural gas imports from Russia into the US even as the Ukraine conflict intensified, while the UK announced that it would phase out imports of Russian oil by the end of the year. These moves will further increase crude oil prices, which in turn […]
Motor Vehicles Agreement
Context: With Bhutan continuing to sit out the Motor Vehicles Agreement (MVA) of the sub-regional Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) grouping, a meeting of the other three countries was held to discuss the next steps in operationalizing the agreement for the free flow of goods and people between them. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: […]
The Complexities for Implementing a No-Fly Zone
Context: The North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Secretary General stated that the organisation would not designate the Ukranian airspace as a ‘No Fly Zone’ which he said would lead to a full-fledged war in Europe, involving many more countries and resulting in greater human suffering. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is a […]
India Abstains at UNHRC
Context: Recently, India abstained on a vote at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva. The Council moved the resolution to set up an international commission of enquiry into Russia’s actions in Ukraine. India has also abstained from similar resolutions in the United Nations General Assembly and United Nations Security Council. Relevance: GS II- International Relations (Bilateral Groupings & Agreements) Dimensions of the […]
Why NATO Isn’t Sending Troops to Ukraine
Context: Amid Russia’s war on Ukraine, the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) has been rapidly deploying troops to member countries across eastern Europe but has clarified that it has no plans of sending them to Ukraine itself. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: About NATO Major pointers regarding NATO What is NATO’s […]
Indian and Russian Defence Ties
Context: Even as the most immediate impact of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine on India is the evacuation of thousands of Indian students who are stuck there, it is becoming clear there will be long-term implications too. New Delhi has been trying to walk a fine line, negotiating its relationships with the United States and other Western nations on […]
International Court of Justice
Context: Ukraine has filed an application before the International Court of Justice (ICJ), instituting proceedings against the Russian Federation concerning “a dispute relating to the interpretation, application and fulfilment of the 1948 Convention on the Prevention and Punishment of the Crime of Genocide” (the “Genocide Convention”). Ukraine has accused Russia of falsely claiming that “acts […]
Russian Aggression on Ukraine and International Law
Context: Russia launched an all-out invasion of Ukraine by land, air and sea, the biggest attack by one state against another in Europe since the Second World War and confirmation of the worst fears of the West. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: Background: How is Russia violating the UN Charter? Principle […]
Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Could Impact Indian exports
Context: India’s trade with Russia has not yet been severely impacted by the rising tensions in the border region of Russia and Ukraine, but there is looming prospect that it could be impacted if wider sanctions on Russia are announced. Relevance: GS II- International Relations Dimensions of the Article: What is the impact on Indian exports? India–Russia […]
India on Ukraine Crisis
Context: At an emergency meeting called by the UNSC on the Russia-Ukraine crisis, India said the immediate priority was de-escalation. The meeting came after Russia’s President Vladimir Putin recognised the independence of two Russian-backed separatist regions in eastern Ukraine. Relevance: GS-II: International Relations Dimensions of the Article: 6 takeaways from New Delhi’s statement at the […]