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India in Indian Ocean Region

Syllabus: International Relations Source:  IE  Context: India, along with Singapore and Oman, is hosting the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC) in Muscat, where foreign ministers from 30 nations are discussing regional security and economic cooperation. What is the Indian Ocean Region (IOR)? The third-largest ocean in the world, covering 70.56 million sq km and connecting …

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Torrijos-Carter Treaties

Source:  TH Context: The Panama Canal, a critical global trade route, has become a point of contention after U.S. President-elect Donald Trump criticized the Torrijos-Carter Treaties as “foolish”. About Torrijos-Carter Treaties: Nations involved: The treaties were signed between the United States and Panama. Signed in: September 7, 1977, by U.S. President Jimmy Carter and Panama’s …

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