International Relations

Origins and Membership: Established in 1999, includes 19 countries and the EU, covering 85% of global GDP and 75% of international trade. Purpose: Addresses global economic and financial issues, international economic cooperation, market stability, and sustainable development. Annual Summit: Rotating … Continue reading →

It is an intergovernmental organisation of leading industrialised nations formed in 1975. It meets annually to discuss issues such as global economic governance, international security, and energy policy. The host of the G7 summit, also known as the presidency, rotates … Continue reading →

Formation: The European Union was established in 1993 and is a global entity comprising 27 nations from Europe.  Following the Maastricht Treaty also known as The Treaty of the European Union (TEU) EU came into force. The treaty was ratified … Continue reading →

What is it?: The Eurasian Economic Union (EAEU) is an economic union established to promote economic integration and cooperation among member states, primarily focusing on Russia, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Armenia, and Kyrgyzstan. Launch: 2015 Aim: To create a common market similar … Continue reading →

What is it?: The Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) is an annual international forum hosted by Russia in Vladivostok to promote economic development in the Russian Far East and enhance cooperation with countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Formation: Established in 2015. … Continue reading →

What is it?: The CSTO is a Russia-led military alliance of seven former Soviet states that was created in 2002. It has been described by political scientists as the Eurasian counterpart of NATO, which has 29 member states, while the … Continue reading →

Fullform: Caribbean Community What is it?: It is an organization of Caribbean countries and dependencies originally established as the Caribbean Community and Commons Market in 1973 by the Treaty of Chaguaramas. Secretariat:  Georgetown, Guyana. Main Purposes: Promote economic integration and … Continue reading →

What is it?: It is a trilateral security pact between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States, announced in 2021 for the Indo-Pacific region. Objectives To transfer technology to build a fleet of at least eight nuclear-powered submarines armed … Continue reading →

What is it?: The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989. Aim: To promote free trade, economic integration, and sustainable growth among the countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Members:  APEC includes major economies such as … Continue reading →

What is it?: The Ashgabat Agreement is a transit and transport agreement aimed at enhancing regional connectivity and facilitating the efficient movement of goods across Central Asia, the Caucasus, and beyond. Signatories:  The agreement was signed by Turkmenistan, Iran, Uzbekistan, … Continue reading →