On 25 March 2024, under the rotating Presidency of the United Nations Security Council ( #UNSC ) held by #Japan , for the first time on the issue of an immediate ceasefire in #Gaza , the UNSC Resolution 2728 (2024) tabled by the 10 non-permanent elected members was adopted with 14…

Watch video on #ICWAIssueBrief titled 'Re-emergence of March 23 Rebels Group in DRC Complicates Regional Situation' by Syamkumar V, Research Associate, ICWA.

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On 23 February 2024, the Cabinet Committee on #Energy ( #CCoE ) of the interim #government of Pakistan approved construction work of its section of the #Iran - #Pakistan gas pipeline, after a decade long delay. This has been backed by the new government in power, with Shehbaz Sharif…

#Pakistan continues to experience political instability, economic crisis, factionalism, terrorism, ethnic centralism, leading to insurgency in the provinces, and many more vices. A weak PML-N coalition will find it hard to find any rapprochement to bring political stability in…

Watch video on #ICWAViewpoint titled 'Challenges to Argentina’s Position on #Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)' by Dr. Arnab Chakrabarty, Research Fellow, ICWA.

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In a politically engineered #election , no single party secured a majority in Pakistan's 14th National Assembly. PML-N emerged with 75 seats, followed by PPP with 54. A coalition government was anticipated prior to the elections.

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After the 1982 war, #Argentina resorted to diplomatic avenues, garnering support from regional and international partners such as China. Groups such as CELAC (Community of Latin American and #Caribbean States) and Mercosur back Argentina's position, while others like G-77 and OAS…

#Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS) delegation led by Prof. CHEN Dongxiao, President, SIIS, visited ICWA on 5 April 2024. SIIS is the current Chair of CICA Think-Tank Forum in which ICWA participates. The two sides held discussions on CICA related matters as…

#India stands as one of the top contributors of troops and police personnel to the #UnitedNations , with around 1970 Indian personnel aiding the #DRC government in maintaining peace and security.

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#Turkey and #Somalia inked a defense pact as tensions rise between #Ethiopia and Somalia over the Ethiopia-Somaliland deal. Although open conflict is less likely, the deal has sparked new tensions with destabilizing potential.

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Argentina's claims to the #Falkland Islands are rooted in historical precedent and international recognition. Dating back to the Decree of June 10, 1829, #Argentina asserts its rightful succession from the former Spanish Empire's territorial possessions. This decree affirms…

The resurgence of #M23 rebels in #DRC poses a threat to regional stability. Recent Goma International Airport attacks in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) by the March 23 (M23) rebels group have adversely impacted the stability and peace of the region.

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वर्ष 1991 में सोवियत संघ के विघटन के पश्चात् मध्य एशिया के पाँच देशों -कजाकिस्तान, किर्गिस्तान, तजाकिस्तान, तुर्कमेनिस्तान और उज्बेकिस्तान- को स्वतंत्रता मिली। पिछले तीस वर्षों से भी अधिक समय में मध्य एशियाई देशों ने राजनीतिक सुधारों, आधुनिकीकरण एवं आर्थिक विकास के विभिन्न स्तरों…

The IP gas pipeline was first agreed upon as early as 1995. Despite agreeing to complete the IP pipeline by 2014, #Pakistan has gone back and forth on the project, stating ‘external pressure’ over #sanctions on #Iran and lack of funds as reasons for the delays.
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#Drones are dual use #technology as on one hand drones can be put to legitimate civilian use but on the other hand their increasing deployment by states and non-state actors in conflict situations comes with its own associated risks for #international security environment.

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अपनी विशिष्ट भौगोलिक स्थिति के कारण मध्य एशिया शताब्दियों से विश्व-राजनीति के केन्द्र में रहा है। ऐतिहासिक रूप से यह क्षेत्र 'रेशम व्यापार मार्गो' से निकटता से जुडा हुआ था, जो युरोप एवं सुदूर पूर्व के मध्य लोगों, वस्तुओं और विचारों की आवाजाही के लिए एक सेतु के रूप में कार्य करता…

The Horn of #Africa region witnessed a diplomatic stir, with the signing of #Ethiopia #Somali land port deal. This deal will likely have a ripple effect, since it has unleashed new tensions in a region already torn apart by war and terrorism.
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