International Relations Flashcards
What is BRI and String of Pearls Initiative?
Issues with India on both of these?
Issues on CPEC (Explain) Specifically
Belt and Road Initiative - Chinese reaching out project to build land based trade facilities on a heavily Subsidized Loan. Thus creating a sphere of Influence.
Also leading causes of tensions are Historic conflicts with Pakistan and china. Also the Contentious area of PoK (Which is with the CPEC)
CPEC intents to Build infra between the Chinese Xinjiang and Gwadar Port Pakistan.
Also the String of Pearls will decrease the Influence of India on the Indian Oceans Waters
When did Scotland and England unite?
Why did Scotland and England join in the first place?
- The Act of Union between Scotland and England was signed on Jan. 16, 1707. It came into effect on May 1 of that year, creating the United Kingdom of Britain. The Scottish Parliament was dissolved, and a single Parliament was created at Westminster in London.
- Scotland and England have a complicated history, but the short answer is that Scotland needed an economic boost. The country’s finances were a mess after a failed attempt to establish a trading colony in Panama. This unsuccessful scheme was conclusive evidence that Scotland’s future prosperity was best served by union.
What does China’s New National Defence Law propose?
It aims to bring PLA at par to the Global Level or at par with United States Army within 2049.
It has widened ambit to Outer space and Electromagnetic Networks.
Also proposes to Safe guard Cross-national Interests (Maybe BRI)
What is the Issues between Qatar and Saudi Arabia?
Saudi Arabia and Gulf countries have cut ties and Transport links with Qatar because they accused it of having close relation with Iran and also some terrorist groups. But now under the Solidarity-Stability Deal we have the connections re-established.
Importance of Qatar -Explain
Qatar is the world’s biggest supplier of LNG and also fulfills nearly 90% of India’s Natural gas requirements.
Qatar also has the Investment capacity required for India.
Qatar is also important in maintaining Regional Peace in Middle east.
