Economic Sanctions

A problematic aspect of the unilateral economic sanctions regime is the targeting of third or neutral countries that engage in any sort of trade or commerce with the targeted state. The widespread use of this economic tool warrants an enquiry relating to their legality under international law

US options to curb Iran’s nuclear ambitions are increasingly limited

Iran’s oil and gas reserves and its location that makes it vital to several overland trade routes give it tremendous advantages 

Russia Ukraine conflict: The case for atmanirbharta

The Ukraine war will change the world in fundamental ways. For a country like India, it becomes imperative now to develop its own systems and infrastructures that are immune to international bullying.

Russia Ukraine conflict: India must watch out for its own interests

Oil shocks, disruption in imports of weapons and technology and exports of tea and medicines, opportunistic neighbours, and other dangers to watch out for as the situation escalates over 4,000 km away.

'We are scared and helpless’: Kashmiri students trapped in war-torn Ukraine

Students stuck in various cities of Ukraine said that sirens were sounded across Ukraine while explosions were reported in cities such as Kyiv, Kharkiv and Lutsk among many others.

How prepared is Russia to deal with sanctions?

Russia is on a strong footing, with better economic conditions, diversified forex reserves and reduced reliance on US dollar

American sanctions on Cuba will hurt the country’s people, not its regime

Even superpowers must learn to live with regimes they dislike.

How sanctions on Iranian crude can impact India

Senior US State Department official says that unlike on previous occasions, there will be no concession for allies who engage in trade with Iran.

Obama orders new economic sanctions on Iran

Last month the House Foreign Affairs Committee approved legislation that would impose stricter sanctions against Tehran, while the Senate resolved the US should back Israel if it's forced to take military action against Iran.

India eyes oil, gas reserves in Tajikistan

With severe economic sanctions against Iran by the West hitting its oil procurement from there, India is looking out and is in talks with Tajikistan to import oil to meet its energy deficiency.

Iran seeks investment in renewable energy sector

Iran, which is reeling under tough economic sanctions imposed by the US and European Union over its controversial nuclear program, today sought foreign investment in renewable energy sector.

Myanmar votes in historic election; spotlight on Suu Kyi

Myanmar votes on Sunday in its third election in half a century, a crucial test of its nascent reform credentials that could propel opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi into parliament and convince the West to end sanctions.