International Relations

What is it?: Asian Pacific Postal Union (APPU) is an intergovernmental organisation comprising 32 member countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Headquarters: Bangkok, Thailand. Aim: To extend, facilitate, and improve postal relations between the member countries and promote cooperation in the … Continue reading →

What is it?: It is a multilateral development bank jointly founded by the BRICS countries at the 6th BRICS Summit in Fortaleza, Brazil in 2014. Aim: It was formed to support infrastructure and sustainable development efforts in BRICS and other … Continue reading →

What is it?: The BRICS Contingent Reserve Arrangement (CRA) is a framework that provides liquidity and other support to BRICS nations in the event of short-term balance of payments crises.  Formation: The CRA was signed in 2014 by the BRICS … Continue reading →

What is it?: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) is a multilateral development bank with a mission to improve social and economic outcomes in Asia. Formation: Established in 2015 and operational in 2016. Headquartered: Beijing, China Shareholders: China is the … Continue reading →

Formation: Established in 1966 Headquarters: Manila, Philippines. Members: Owned by 68 members Aim: It aims to promote social and economic development in Asia and the Pacific. Other Objective It is committed to achieving a prosperous, inclusive, resilient, and sustainable Asia … Continue reading →

Basics  Capital: Mexico City Borders Countries: United States of America,Guatemala, Belize to the southeast. Maritime Boundaries: Pacific Ocean, the Caribbean Sea, and the Gulf of Mexico. Areas of Cooperation Historical Background Diplomatic Ties: Formally established in 1950. Early Cooperation: Both … Continue reading →

Areas of Cooperation Political Relations Multilateral Cooperation: India and Latin American countries often collaborate in multilateral forums such as the United Nations, World Trade Organization (WTO), and G20. Both regions share common interests in global governance reform, climate change, and … Continue reading →

Basics  Location: South-Western Europe Capital: Rome Outline: It consists of a peninsula that extends into the Mediterranean Sea, with the Alps on its northern land border and islands like  Sicily and Sardinia. Border Countries: France, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia and the … Continue reading →

Areas of Cooperation Historical Relations 1962: Diplomatic relations were established between India and the European Economic Community (EEC), the predecessor to the EU. 1973: India opens its first diplomatic mission to the EEC in Brussels. Strategic Partnership: 2000: The India-EU … Continue reading →

Basics Where is Nigeria?: Nigeria is a West African country locates in between Sahel to the north and the Gulf of Guinea to the south in the Atlantic Ocean. Capital: Abuja Bordering countries: Niger, Chad, Cameroon, Benin. Major Rivers: Niger … Continue reading →