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Context The announcement last week of AUKUS — a new security pact between the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia — is making waves around the world. The announcement is significant not only because it involves the transfer of nuclear submarine technology to Australia but also since it implies the cancellation of a... .Read more
Updated on 25 September, 2021 GS2 International Relations
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Context: Recently, a formal negotiations for the India-UAE Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) kicked off The pact was a natural extension of traditionally strong bilateral ties, and exuded confidence about meeting the March 2022 deadline for the CEPA. Background The UAE is well known as a trade hub for th... .Read more
Updated on 24 September, 2021 GS2 International Relations
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Context The ‘Look East’ policy of 1991 gave way to the ‘Act East’ policy” of 2015. Background In contrast to global experiences, the border districts in South Asia tend to lag behind others, especially in the East. There is a vast amount of literature to show that transport and connectivity are amo... .Read more
Updated on 24 September, 2021 GS2 International Relations
Context: China’s military sent 19 aircraft into Taiwan’s “air defence identification zone”, including several nuclear-capable bombers, on the eve of Taipei’s annual war games exercises. Key Points It can be seen as a message from Beijing to both Taipei and Washington on its posture on the Taiwan issue. Beijing has in ... .Read more
Updated on 24 September, 2021 GS2 International Relations
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Context New Delhi wants to block Chinese investors from buying shares in Life Insurance Corp. (LIC) which is due to go public, four senior government officials and a banker told Reuters, underscoring tensions between the two nations. Background Tensions between the countries rocketed last year after their soldiers clashed on the disputed Him... .Read more
Updated on 23 September, 2021 GS2 International Relations
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Context: France’s Ambassador to the U.S. is ready to return to Washington next week. Key Points This was announced after the U.S. President spoke to his French counterpart recently. This was the first call between the two leaders after a falling out over the September 15 announcement of a trilateral security partnership (AUKUS) between Austr... .Read more
Updated on 23 September, 2021 GS2 International Relations
