Background India has called for a review and possible modification of the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), reflecting evolving regional and environmental challenges. Indus Waters Treaty: A Diplomatic Achievement Success in Transboundary Cooperation: The IWT is one of the few examples of successful transboundary water-sharing agreements despite decades of tension. India’s …
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India – Israel Relations (2)
Historical context India recognized Israel in 1950. However full diplomatic relations were established with the setting up of embassies in 1992. Initially, Indian leaders were opposed to the idea of religious nationalism as the foundation for a nation due to their experience with partition. Thus, they were fundamentally opposed to …
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After its leader Imran Khan was sworn in as Pakistan’s Prime Minister, the Tehreek-e-Insaf on Saturday announced a new 15-member Cabinet. Shah Mahmood Qureshi, who previously served as Foreign Minister under a Pakistan Peoples Party government until 2011 when he switched to PTI, returns to the role. Pervez Khattak, the …
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