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ASIAN POLITICAL PARTIES CALL FOR INTERNATIONAL LAW RESPECT WHY IN THE NEWS ? The International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) unanimously adopted the Seoul Declaration during its 13th General Assembly, held from November 4–6, 2026. It called for respect for state sovereignty, territorial integrity and international law amid rising geopolitical tensions. SEOUL DECLARATION: KEY …
Read MorePartners for Multilateralism (P4M) Syllabus: GS – 2 – Multilateral Organizations and India’s Foreign Policy Focus : The editorial examines the launch of Partners for Multilateralism (P4M) amid the weakening of the existing global governance framework. It highlights the growing role of the Global South, the need for institutional reforms, public participation and ecological sustainability, …
Read MoreTHIS ISN’T THE UN WE NEED Why in the News? On the occasion of the UN’s 81st anniversary, former Indian envoy to the UN, Syed Akbaruddin, examined the organisation’s declining effectiveness and the role of member states in its shortcomings. Despite ongoing wars, disregard by powerful countries and delays in institutional reforms, public opinion surveys …
Read MoreUN SEA LEVEL DECLARATION: STATEHOOD, MARITIME RIGHTS AND CLIMATE JUSTICE Why in the News? The UN General Assembly approved the Declaration on Sea Level Rise by consensus on September 24, addressing the scientific, financial, social and legal consequences of rising seas. Its significant provisions affirm that vulnerable low-lying island states can retain statehood, sovereignty, UN …
Read MoreIndia’s Bimal Patel Elected as ITLOS Judge India’s Prof. Dr. Bimal N. Patel has been elected as a judge of the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS) for the 2026–2035 term. This is an important achievement for India in the field of international maritime law and ocean governance. ITLOS is an independent …
Read MoreTaliban Marriage Decree Raises Global Human Rights Concerns Why in the News ? The United Nations has criticised a new marriage decree issued by the Taliban in Afghanistan, warning that it deepens discrimination against women and may legitimise child marriage practices. Taliban Decree and Restrictions on Women The Taliban government introduced a 31-article decree regulating …
Read MoreCYBER WARFARE AND THE CHALLENGE OF GLOBAL LEGAL ACCOUNTABILITY Syllabus: GS 3: Cyber security and challenges. Awareness in the field of IT Why in the News? Recent geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Israel, and Iran highlighted the increasing use of state-sponsored cyber attacks alongside conventional military actions, raising concerns regarding cyber warfare accountability and …
Read MoreInternational Law Is Not Dead: Defending the Resilience of a Rules-Based Global Order Syllabus: GS 2 International relations Focus area The article analyses the contemporary crisis facing international law amid rising geopolitical conflicts and populist-authoritarian trends. It argues that despite repeated violations—particularly of the prohibition on the use of force—international law remains resilient. Beyond …
Read MoreCYBERCRIME AND A GLOBAL GOVERNANCE CRISIS Syllabus: GS 3: Awareness in the field of IT Cyber security and Governance Why in the News? In December 2024, the United Nations adopted the Convention against Cybercrime, the first multilateral criminal justice treaty in two decades. India, the United States, Japan, and Canada declined to sign, exposing deep …
Read MoreUS Airstrike on ISIS Militants in Nigeria: Environmental Clearance Concerns Why in the News? The United States conducted an airstrike against ISIS militants in northwest Nigeria at the request of the Nigerian government, highlighting growing environmental clearance cooperation amid concerns over militant violence and religious targeting in West Africa. This operation raises questions about the …
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