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On January 22, 2021 the TPNW will enter into force. But will it matter?
Diverging interests have placed France and Germany at odds. Would the Franco-German partnership help steer Europe out of its current crisis?
During the meeting between the home secretaries of India and Bangladesh held in October this year, Bangladesh agreed to sign an extradition treaty and there has been major progress on this regard.
The Arms Trade Treaty being an instrument impacting many countries, it is important for it to come into being through consensus. A treaty without support from major exporting and importing countries would undermine its very purpose.
India has been proactive in the Arms Trade Treaty debate and has submitted its views on the issue. Currently, the debate is shifting towards the content of the treaty. Differences continue to exist, but India feels the final treaty should emerge by consensus.
Bringing structural reforms to WHO is a crucial step to ensure the success of the proposed Pandemic Treaty and the amendments to the International Hea
Ankara will face pressure from within and outside its Parliament if it ratifies the extradition treaty with China.
The time has come for rapidly growing Asia to distinguish between the global, regional and national aspects of climate policy, recognise the linkages and shape the deliberations for the new climate regime by taking substantive measures at home.
In Devas Multimedia Pvt. Ltd v. Antrix Corporation Ltd, the Supreme Court of India has upheld the National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) order winding up Devas Multimedia Ltd on the grounds of fraud. Antrix is the commercial arm of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO), and Devas is a multimedia services company. The decision comes at a crucial time, as foreign investors of Devas are endeavouring to attach Indian assets
For Bangladesh and India, the imminent expiry of the deal presents opportunities for exploring the appropriate mechanisms for governing flows in river basins
Saying that South Asian countries need to work closely to share, and not divide, water, the author says the consequence of bringing water to a pedestal on India-Pakistan relations can have devastating effects on regional security and prosperity.
While many of the recent developments have been due to Russia’s apparent violation of its commitments, at least as the US maintains, the real reason is more likely the intensifying Sino-US competition and Washington’s determination not to tie its own hands.
India should look at ways to become an active party in arms trade treaty debates if it has to prove its credentials in global governance. While advancing its global governance role, India will have to also ensure that its arms procurement is not adversely affected.
The long-standing water-sharing agreement should not be a soft target for punitive action.
India must honour its treaty commitments over a resource that everyday lives depend on.
Other than being held responsible for causing further bitterness in relations between the two nations, India will not gain anything for now by abrogat
Examining the grounds for modification of the Treaty and its practical implications for both India and Pakistan
Japan is beginning to get nervous about the direction of US policies and is beginning to question the stability of the US-Japan Security Treaty, according to a scholar based in Australia.
As Delhi waits for specific proposals from Kathmandu, it on its own must imagine and debate the contours of a new strategic partnership agreement with Nepal that is rooted in the principle of sovereign equality and deepens security and economic cooperation between the two countries on a pragmatic basis.
Task Force 6: Accelerating SDGs: Exploring New Pathways to the 2030 Agenda.
India has to weigh carefully the gains to be had from signing the treaty, which may mean making itself vulnerable to having its markets inundated with Chinese goods.
How well are the needs of non-G7 countries being reflected in the negotiations for a “pandemic treaty”?
For the US, the OST is not particularly useful as an intelligence gathering tool, but the reality is that it was always intended as a confidence build
The HAC advocates for a strong Plastics Treaty which would also bring developing countries like India under a similar binding timeline to end plastic
The end of INF will have strategic implications well beyond Russia and the United States.
The successful launch of Chandrayaan 2 reaffirms India’s emergence as a major player in the race for dominance in space.
The 1971 Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperation was probably the most seminal foreign policy arrangement entered into by India in the 20th century. It had a profound effect on the politics and geography of South Asia, cementing what many thought was the pre-eminence of India in the region
The Eighth Review Conference( Revcon) of the Non Proliferation Treaty ( NPT) at New York narrowly eked out a victory from the jaws of defeat before its close on May 28, 2010.
A comprehensive strategy needs to be adopted to uphold health as an essential human right in conflict zones
The further strengthening of ties between the US and the Philippines is indicative of the breadth and scope of maritime security arrangements in the r
The recent multiplication of space actors, whether States or non-government entities, as well as assets and activities, became a game-changer for law-
The Vilnius Summit appears to be a transit point to more consequential future decisions even as it is unclear what security guarantees the G7 will pro
India and Bangladesh relations got a major boost following the signing of two agreements, an extradition treaty and a liberalised visa agreement between the two neighbouring countries.
An end to the New START in 2021 will leave the arsenals of the two major nuclear powers unencumbered by any pact
The two South Asian neighbours — Bangladesh and India — share a common history, and linguistic and cultural heritage. Their strategic locations co
Nuclear states are clearly planning for the long-term future of their nuclear capabilities.
The onus to defend the nuclear non-proliferation regime and avoid a spiraling arms race lies in Washington’s ability to lead a unilateral effort in
This two-part article series aims to reason the factors that have initiated and promoted anti-Indian sentiments in the neighbourhood. This part will e
Although the global efforts towards nuclear non-proliferation have been strengthened by treaties like the NPT, it is important to assess and evaluate
Russia and China have been concerned about the US’s growing technological lead particularly in missile defence and conventional global precision-strike capabilities.
The ATT has finally been adopted. But it remains to be seen if the treaty could really be implemented as major players like China, India, Russia have not favoured it. Even the US could find it difficult to ratify ATT back home despite voting in its favour.
NPT is the cornerstone of the global non-proliferation regime but its internal inconsistencies are becoming increasingly visible. In terms of its non-
India and Japan unite over Beijing's moon landings and antisatellite weapons
