International
Defence Secretary Co-Chairs 13th Malaysia-India Defence Cooperation Committee Meeting
A Defence Cooperation Committee (MIDCOM) meeting between Malaysia and India was held on February 19th, 2025, in Kuala Lumpur, marking a significant step in strengthening bilateral defence ties. The
India Elected to Vice Presidency of International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA)
Indian authorities achieved a major maritime success by securing the Vice Presidential position at the International Organization of Aids to Marine Navigation (IALA) during its inaugural General Assembly in
India Increases Agricultural Import Tariffs to Safeguard Farmers
As an initiative India established a protectionist policy regime to protect its farmers against international agricultural competition by using high trade barriers and subsidies with strong import tariffs. The
India and Argentina Strengthen Cooperation in Lithium Exploration and Mining with a MoU
The governments of India and Argentina executed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for lithium exploration and mining development on February 19th of 2025. The deal has Mineral Exploration and
India-Qatar Strategic Partnership: Strengthening Trade, Security, and Bilateral Cooperation
Emir of Qatar Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al-Thani conducted a diplomatic visit to India from February 17 to 18 of 2025 to bolster bilateral ties in diplomacy and economics
Syria’s Heritage Restoration: Reviving Culture and Economy
Syria plans to restore all three of its heritage sites Palmyra Crac des Chevaliers and the Dead Cities for the purpose of developing tourism and enhancing its damaged economy.
US-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia: Geopolitical Shifts and Limited Outcomes
High-level officials from Russia and the United States conducted dialogue in Saudi Arabia regarding both the Ukrainian conflict and their diplomatic relations in their initial meeting in 2022. President
China's Major Contribution to U.S. Imports (2018-2023)
China led as the largest importer of U.S. goods since 2018 which amounted to 18% of the total with Mexico and Canada trailing closely at 14% and 13% respectively.
Strengthening Maritime Cooperation & Sustainability: Key Takeaways from IOC 2025
The Eighth Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) assembled in Muscat, Oman on February 16th 2025 to explore “Voyage to New Horizons of Maritime Partnership” as its main subject. Through virtual
Cook Islands' Strategic Deal with China: Opportunities and Challenges
Through their strategic partnership with China the Cook Islands received complete coverage for trade development alongside investment opportunities along with infrastructure expansion as well as ocean research projects. The
