International Relations

What is it? SCO is a permanent intergovernmental international organization. It’s a Eurasian political, economic and military organization aiming to maintain peace, security and stability in the region. Formation: It was created in 2001. History Before the creation of SCO … Continue reading →

What is it?: BRICS is an acronym for the grouping of the world’s leading emerging economies, namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. Formation In 2001, the British Economist Jim O’Neill coined the term BRIC to describe the four … Continue reading →

Established: 1997 through the Bangkok Declaration. BIMSTEC Secretariat: Dhaka, Bangladesh Objectives of BIMSTEC Creating an enabling environment for the rapid economic development of the sub-region. Encouraging the spirit of equality and partnership. Promoting active collaboration and mutual assistance in the … Continue reading →

What is it?: It is a regional organisation that was established to promote political and social stability amid rising tensions among the Asia-Pacific’s post-colonial states. Motto: “One Vision, One Identity, One Community”. ASEAN Secretariat: Indonesia, Jakarta. Formation: Based on the … Continue reading →

Fullform: South Asia Subregional Economic Cooperation Introduction: SASEC is a regional initiative that promotes cooperation among South Asian countries for economic development through better connectivity, trade facilitation, and infrastructure development. Members: The member countries of SASEC include Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, … Continue reading →

Full-Form: South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation What is it?: SAARC is an economic and political organisation of eight countries in South Asia.  Formation: SAARC was formed in 1985. Objective: The main objective of SAARC is to promote economic growth, … Continue reading →

What is it?: The World Economic Forum (WEF) is a Swiss non-profit foundation established in 1971 Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland. Mission: Committed to improving the state of the world by engaging business, political, academic, and other leaders of society to shape … Continue reading →

Formation: The UNCLOS, 1982 is an international agreement that establishes the legal framework for marine and maritime activities. Other Name: It is also known as Law of the Sea. Zoning: It divides marine areas into five main zones namely- Internal … Continue reading →

What is it?: The RIMES is an intergovernmental body registered under the United Nations. Formation: It was established in 2009 and was registered with the UN in July 2009. It has evolved from efforts of countries in Africa and Asia … Continue reading →

What is it?: It is an intergovernmental organisation Formation Established in 1996 under UNCLOS It established an international framework for law over “all ocean space, its uses and resources”. Headquarters: Hamburg, Germany Functions: The Tribunal has the power to settle … Continue reading →