The current thinking in the West of a Shia arc of influence seems to be exaggerated. Discuss.

The muslim world is divided majorly in to two sectors- The Sunni and The Shia. Sunnis for centuries together have established their hegemony across different countries of the world. As a result, they make up to more than three-fourths of ..

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Unlike grants or concessionary loans offered by World Bank, China provides project-related loans at market-based rates and collateralized by strategically important natural assets. How this has affected the debtor countries? Discuss taking examples of Hambantota and Mombasa.

The china’s plan of providing project related loans to other countries which are collateralised with the strategically important natural assets from mineral resources to ports is perceived to be very predatory and is an illustration of creditor imperialism. It is ..

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What could be the ramifications of failure of Iran Nuclear deal on India's interests? Analyze.

Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) also known as Iran Nuclear deal is an international between Iran and P5+1 to limit Iran’s nuclear program. However recently US has threatened to exit from the agreement. US withdrawal from deal can lead ..

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What are the key differences between between Saudi Arabia and Iran?

Iran and Saudi Arabia are grappling with some fundamental differences which have been fortified over time. There is an apparent Cold War which although has little potential into an armed conflict yet is powerful enough to keep the two on ..

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While highlighting the demands of the referendum in Catalonia, critically discuss if Spain's response is justified. Discuss.

Catalonia is one of the  Spain’s 17 autonomous regions and enjoys a relatively large level of autonomy, except over the areas of infrastructure and taxes.  Catalan regional parliament approved a referendum on independence from Spain. Catalan culture and language which ..

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How the proposed European Union General Data Protection Regulation (EU GDPR) seeks to protect the privacy of individuals in Europe? Does it have any implications for business and laws in India also? Elucidate

The European Parliament adopted the new Rules on Data Protection in 2016. The new Regulation replaces the General Rules on Data Protection, 1995 and the 2008 framework decision on cross-border data processing in police and judicial cooperation within the EU. The proposed EUGDR takes effect from ..

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