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G20 Bali Summit: India’s Prominence And Other Developments

Dr. Kankana DebnathNovember 23, 20220

The G20 Bali Summit held from 15 to 16th November 2022 was the seventeenth meeting of the Group of Twenty, which was convened in Nusa Dua, Bali. Indonesia presided over the summit this year which was handed over by the Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi to Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the end of the previous Rome summit. Several agendas and developments were discussed including climate change, Ukraine War, monetary policies, etc. The summit also saw several levels of bilateral meetings held between the participating nations. What is G20? The G20 is a multilateral platform involving the world’s largest economies. The 19 countries of Argentina, Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Republic of Korea, Mexico, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sou...

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Taliban Imposed Sharia Law In Afghanistan: How It Is Going To Change The Regional Dimension

Dr. Kankana DebnathNovember 17, 20220

The Taliban has imposed Sharia Law in Afghanistan through a meeting with the judges. This includes potential public executions, amputations and flogging, which will lead to a further deterioration of human rights in the impoverished country. There has been obligatory command made by Afghanistan’s Supreme Leader Alaiqadar Amirul Momineen to investigate the cases of thieves, kidnappers, and seditionists. The Taliban’s hardcore implementation of the doctrine when the group was last in power from 1996 to 2001 included violent punishments, such as public executions, stoning, floggings and amputations. Afghanistan Under Taliban After seizing power in 2021, the Taliban tried to showcase a moderate image to gain international support. But within months the group has clamped down on rights and ...

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The ASEAN Summit 2022 : Southeast Asian Leaders To Address Regional Challenges

Dr. Kankana DebnathNovember 16, 20220

The ASEAN Summit 2022 kicked off at Phnom Phen, Cambodia on Friday. Cambodia being this year’s chair for the ASEAN, is hosting the weekend summit, the group’s first in-person meeting since the Covid pandemic. The meeting started with Myanmar’s political crisis and the U.S.-China rivalry in the Southeast and Indo-Pacific region. ASEAN (Association for Southeast Asian Nations) The group is a regional organization of political and economic union made up of Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. The 10-member states group promotes intergovernmental cooperation and facilitates economic, political, security, military, educational, and sociocultural integration between its members and countries in the region. Currently, Myanma...

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North, South Korea Engages In Missile Counter Strikes: Regional Tension Intensified

Dr. Kankana DebnathNovember 2, 20220

North and South Korea has engaged in missile counterstrikes with the former firing at least ten missiles of various types from its east and west coasts . The barrage of missile tests set off an air raid warning in South Korea’s Ulleungdo island that sits about 120 kilometers east of the Korean Peninsula. The missile launch by North Korea happens to be it 29th this year which came after the United States and South Korea began previously scheduled military exercises called “Vigilant Storm”. Exercise Vigilant Storm South Korea and the United States started a large joint air exercise, mobilizing more than 240 aircrafts including advanced stealth fighters and electronic warfare aircraft. Vigilant Storm, as it is called made a comeback after a five-year hiatus under the Moon Jae-in administr...

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India Hosts Special UNSC’s Counter-Terrorism Committee Meeting

Dr. Kankana DebnathOctober 31, 20220

India is to host a special meeting of the United Nations Security Council's Counter-Terrorism Committee (UNSC) at Mumbai's iconic Taj Hotel, which holds a special significance as one of the sites of the 2008 terror attack. The theme discussion of the meeting will be countering the use of new and emerging technologies for terrorist purposes. The panel will also discuss terror financing through crypto-currency and the use of drones in new-age terrorism. This will be the first such meeting of the UNSC-CTC in India since its establishment in 2001. The Permanent Representative of India, Ruchira Kamboj to the UN serves as the Chair of the CTC for 2022. Why India? Foreign Ministry Secretary (West) Sanjay Verma announced this and said that the event will be hosted in Mumbai and Delhi on Octob...

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Military Airstrike At Myanmar Concert: Volatile Situation Since JUNTA’s Power Seize

Dr. Kankana DebnathOctober 25, 20220

A military airstrike at a Myanmar concert has killed at least 50 people, held by an ethnic minority group in conflict with the ruling military. The minority group is called Kachin Alliance which has its base in Washington DC. It took place in the A Nang Pa region of Hpakant township. The attack has been condemned by the United Nations and the global community. What is Kachin Allaince? The Kachin Alliance is a network of Kachin communities and churches across the US that aims to raise awareness about Kachin affairs in the U.S. The Kachin community is one of Myanmar’s ethnic minorities who have been living and studying in the U.S. since the 1960s. The Kachin Alliance was established in May 2012. The Kachin Alliance aims to eradicate human rights abuses suffered by the Kachins in Burma ...

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Analysing Global Impact Of 20th Chinese Communist Party Congress

Dr. Kankana DebnathOctober 19, 20220

The 20th Chinese Communist Party Congress commenced on 16th October, which will be a week-long gathering of the country's political elites, in Beijing. Xi Jinping, is expected to take office for the third term as the party chief, also potentially paving the way for potential lifelong rule. He gave a two hour long speech During his speech on Sunday, where he defended zero-Covid, pledged to renew economic growth, praised the role of "patriots" in Hong Kong, warned China would not rule out the use of force with Taiwan, and said its military should improve its "ability to win." There will also be selection of new party leaders, but it's more of a formality than a true election. Party Reshuffle The 20th Chinese Communist Party Congress of China commenced with over 2,200 party delegates at ...

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China Withdraws Anti-AUKUS Resolution: Here’s How India’s diplomacy Helped

Dr. Kankana DebnathOctober 4, 20220

At the General Conference of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), India defeated Beijing's attempts to approve a resolution condemning Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States (AUKUS) trilateral security agreement (IAEA). On September 30, China withdrew its anti-AUKUS resolution after realizing it would not receive a majority of votes. AUKUS is a trilateral security agreement between Australia, the United Kingdom (UK), and the United States (US) for the Indo-Pacific region, which was announced on September 15, 2021. The US and the UK will assist Australia in purchasing nuclear-powered submarines under the terms of the agreement. According to the agreement, the US would exchange nuclear propulsion technology with Australia. At least eight nuclear-powered submarines ...

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Shinzo Abe’s State Funeral Draws Protests Amid Tributes

Dr. Kankana DebnathSeptember 27, 20220

Japan holds a state funeral for Shinzo Abe who was assassinated in July 2022 during a campaign speech in Nara Prefecture. Shinzo Abe’s state funeral has been filled with tensions amidst tributes. This has deeply spilt the nation, especially among the younger generation. The Funeral Program Earlier, Abe's widow, Akie Abe, arrived at the ceremony at the Budokan venue carrying his ashes. More than 4,300 guests are expected to attend the service at the Nippon Budokan Arena in Tokyo. This includes US Vice President Kamala Harris and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Abe’s ashes were carried into the venue, where the government played a video tribute honouring his life and career. Prime Minister Fumio Kishida then delivered a memorial address where he praised Abe’s “courage” and ded...

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Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Crisis: Leaders Urge To Restore Peace

Dr. Kankana DebnathSeptember 23, 20220

The former Soviet republics of Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan clashed over a border dispute on September 14-16, 2022. The Kyrgyz-Tajik border crisis started with accusing each other of using tanks, mortars, rocket artillery, and assault drones to attack outposts and nearby settlements. However, The two countries agreed to come into a ceasefire on Sept. 16. The day before the SCO meeting started conflict broke out over territorial disputes between Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. The crisis first broke out in 2021 and since then some 100 people have been killed. The conflict has a serious connotation in the regional geopolitics with the already Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Kyrgyzstan accused the Tajik forces used tanks, armoured personnel carriers and mortars to enter at least one Kyrgyz village ...

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Prime Minister Modi Advocates Putin For ‘Path Of Peace’ At SCO Summit: Earns Global Appraisal

Dr. Kankana DebnathSeptember 19, 20220

Prime Minister Narendra Modi met Russian President Vladimir Putin for a two way discussion on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Summit. During the talks Modi advocated Putin for the ‘path of peace’, referring to the Ukraine war and its global consequences. Modi also reminded him of the importance of democracy, diplomacy and dialogue. Putin also conceded that China, too, had “questions and concerns” over the Ukraine invasion. Discussion between Leaders Modi directly told Putin that the present era ‘is not of war’. He mentioned that in during his many telephonic conversations he has mentioned this to Putin today the world needs democracy and diplomacy and dialogue. He also mentioned that in the coming days they both will have opportunities to discuss how they can move onto the pa...

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Indo-China Disengagement: Will It Stabilize Bilateral Relation Between Two Nations?

Dr. Kankana DebnathSeptember 15, 20220

In a major development on 7th September, India and China announced that their armies will disengage from the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. The exact location is Patrolling Point 15 (PP-15) in the Gogra-Hotsprings area, Eastern Ladakh. The Indo-China Disengagement Along LAC, Ladakh was reached after a consensus during the 16th round of the India China Corps Commander Level Meeting. The disengagement has been going on in a coordinated and planned way. Peace and tranquillity are given priority in the border areas. The disengagement process was over on 12th September 2022. The disengagement came just a week before the Shanghai Cooperation started on 15th September, in Samarkand, Uzbekistan. Two years of the standoff On 5th May 2020, a violent clash between the two armies in th...