Israel has a system of reserve forces known as the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) Reserves. In Israel, military service is compulsory for most citizens, with men serving for two and a half years and women for two years, starting at the age of 18. After completing their mandatory service, individuals typically become part of the…
British Overseas Territories are a set of territories that are under the sovereignty of the United Kingdom but aren’t considered a part of it. These territories are spread across various regions, including the Caribbean, Atlantic, Indian and Pacific Oceans. Here’s a bit more detail about them, as I reckon you’d appreciate the in-depth look. 1….
Ali Hassan al-Majeed, a cousin of former Iraqi leader Saddam Hussein, was known for his brutal and decisive roles in various military campaigns and crackdowns. He was given the nickname “Chemical Ali” after his involvement in the 1988 gas attack on the Kurdish town of Halabja, where 5,000 Kurds were killed. After the overthrow of…
A buffer state is an interesting concept in international relations and geopolitics. A buffer state is a country situated between two or more larger powers, often serving to prevent conflict between them. By existing in a strategic location, a buffer state can create a kind of “cushion” that separates rival powers and reduces the likelihood…
Kim Jong-nam was the eldest son of North Korea’s former leader Kim Jong-il and the half-brother of the country’s current leader, Kim Jong-un. His life and death are shrouded in intrigue and mystery. Here’s an overview: Early Life Born on May 10, 1971, Kim Jong-nam was initially considered the heir apparent to his father and…
Semester 5 Paper 4 Marks 100 Nov, 7 2023 IR Semester 5 Paper 4 Dec. 2022 Semester 5 Paper 4 Marks 75. Currently, paper 4 has 100 marks, but the syllabus is same, use these questions for practice. Semester 5 Paper 4 Marks 60 – use these questions for practice. Now this is a 100…
“America has no permanent friends or enemies, only interests” ― Henry Kissinger National interest refers to the set of goals, objectives, and priorities that a nation or country seeks to achieve in order to protect and advance its well-being and security. It encompasses various aspects such as economic prosperity, political stability, national security, territorial integrity, and…
North Atlantic Treaty Organisation Established Members 31 as of July 2023. It started with 12 members as a military alliance of countries of west Europe and North America, in 1949, the beginning of the cold war. 1949 It has constantly expanded. In 1952 Greece and Turkey were included, Germany was added in 1955 – ofcourse…
Two polars – two power centres – USA and USSR
USA – United States of America – 4 July 1776 – Independence Day A nation of migrants – It all started from Christopher Columbus (1451 – 1506) discovering America in USSR – Union of Soviet Socialist Republics 1922 to 1991 15 republics The Russian Soviet Federative Socialist Republic (Russian SFSR or RSFSR previously known as…
