Author: Aditya

Introduction According to the Iranian Ministry of Intelligence, the 25th verse of the Ahzab describes the situation in war-torn West Asia, mentioning the Al-Aqsa operation in particular. Hamas commander Mohammed Deif declared it ‘to end the last occupation on earth’. Recent years have seen several diplomatic victories in West Asia, such as the Abraham Accords, the US-Iran prisoner exchange, and the peace between Saudi Arabia and Iran. There is hope for a more stable and peaceful area as a result of these developments. However, these advancements have been hindered by the Israeli-Hamas conflict. Beyond the interests of the two parties…

Netanyahu Rejects Hamas Olive Branch According to reports, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu rejected an olive branch that Hamas offered on Wednesday. He argued that he was pursuing “total victory,” which he believes he will attain in a few months, which is why the ceasefire plan was rejected. He continues by calling Hamas’s action a “delusional demand.” Israel and Hamas have been at war for many years, and during its escalations, there have been many casualties and extensive destruction. Hamas has been causing serious damage and putting civilian lives in danger inside Israeli territory by launching rockets and incendiary balloons.…

After splitting from Jammu and Kashmir into two Union Territories on August 5, 2019, Ladakh was formerly ecstatic. However, it is currently the centre of intense protests calling for statehood and constitutional protections. Even the streets of Leh, which were once a hive of celebration, are now the scene of large-scale protests that resound with calls for statehood similar to those heard in the north-eastern states. Rise of Protest in Ladakh Leh and Kargil, two historically religiously divided regions, have united in an unprecedented show of solidarity for these protests. Many thousands of people have braved below-freezing temperatures and heavy…

Introduction Securing the coasts of the People’s Republic of China and defending the nation’s maritime interests by promoting freedom of navigation in the oceans are the responsibilities assigned to the People’s Liberation Army Navy, or PLAN as it is renownedly known. China has more naval assets than any other country, surpassing even the United States, making its navy one of the most powerful in the world, according to the Global Fire Power Index 2023, which ranks China as one of the world’s top five powers. PLAN plans to increase the number of ships in its battle force to 400 by…

Introduction India is currently the fifth-largest economy in the world, having grown steadily and sustainably over the last ten years. Even with all of this information, the Indian economy still struggles, particularly in comparison to its peers, to close the credit inclusivity gap. The banking and financial systems in India are attempting to close this credit gap by trying new things and introducing initiatives that might allow them to access untapped markets within the country’s economic hierarchy. The formal credit sector was initially limited to financial products like personal, vehicle, and home loans. However, banks are now concentrating on products…

INTRODUCTION The relationship between economy, power, and influence is intricate and multidimensional, and the global economy is a dynamic and ever-changing landscape. For a country to exert power and influence on the international scene, its economy must be robust. On the other hand, a country’s economic standing can be greatly influenced by its power and influence. Economic warfare is now considered to be a significant aspect of the geopolitical arena in which nations are racing to expand their influence on a worldwide scale. In international politics, states have a particularly useful tool in the form of economic sanctions. With the…

Introduction The conflict in Nagorno-Karabakh has existed for a long time. The 1988 referendum in Armenia to secede from Shia-dominated Azerbaijan laid the groundwork for the current humanitarian crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh. Conflict erupted from the referendum and persisted until 1994. But during fighting, drones and heavy weaponry continued to be used in deadly incidents. Intense gunfire at the line of separation occurred in 2016 as a result of the ongoing hostilities. 2020 saw an intensification of the conflict, leading to Azerbaijan’s occupation of seven districts near Nagorno-Karabakh. Russia mediated a cease-fire for a conflict that claimed 170 lives and left…

Human rights, humanitarian law, and other areas of international law are intimately related to refugee law. It is imperative to organise standards, advice, and directives for people who have lost or are in danger of losing their nation of origin without undermining established asylum laws for people escaping persecution or the particular location of the refugee status. People who are outside of their country of origin because they fear persecution, human rights abuses, political and socioeconomic instability, widespread violence, civil war, or ethnic conflict are classified as refugees. The remaining categories of foreign nationals include: Internally Displaced Persons (IDP), Temporary…

Introduction Chinese ships deployment for research purposes in the Indian Ocean region has alarmed India; this development coincides with ongoing hostilities between India and the Maldives regarding the stationing of Indian troops in the region. Based on reports from maritime tracking portals and Open Source Intelligence (OSINT) observers, the Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 03 is heading towards the Maldives as it enters the Indian Ocean. Although they did not comment on the development, official sources acknowledged it. Male is a notable destination in light of Sri Lanka’s ban on foreign research vessels and the ongoing tensions between India…

INTRODUCTION OF THE CONFLICT At the beginning of October 2023, the conflict between Israel-Hamas, which ruled Gaza since 2006, escalated into the most serious confrontation between the two countries in decades. Initially rockets were fired into Israel by Hamas fighters which hit on some Israeli cities across the border of the Gaza strip. It resulted in deaths of around 1300 Israelis and injured more than 3000 people, and took control of hundreds of hostages. After that, Israel mounted a deadly response. On the day following 7 October attack, the Israeli Cabinet officially declared war on Hamas, following the Defence Minister’s…