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13 July 2026

International conflicts and political deaths

These international conflicts and geopolitical developments serve as useful context for understanding global power dynamics and the impact of international law on regional stability, though they lack a direct, immediate Indian policy implication.

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Notes

  • Russia-Ukraine conflict: Ongoing intensification of drone and missile strikes; U.S. has authorized Ukraine to produce Patriot air defense systems.
  • South China Sea: 14 nations, including the U.S., U.K., Japan, and Australia, along with the EU, reaffirmed the 2016 Hague arbitration ruling as final and legally binding; China maintains the ruling is null and void.
  • Qatar: Former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani (reigned 1995-2013) passed away; credited with transforming Qatar into a major LNG exporter and global economic player.
  • Myanmar: Military government informed ASEAN that detained former leader Aung San Suu Kyi is in good health.
  • Gaza Strip: Continued casualties reported from Israeli air strikes and gunfire in Al-Bureij and Sabra neighborhoods.
  • Korean Peninsula: South Korea attempted to contact North Korea regarding a missing Navy seaman, noting the absence of active communication lines.

Questions

  1. The 2016 South China Sea arbitration ruling remains a point of contention in international maritime law. Discuss the significance of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) in resolving territorial disputes and the challenges posed by non-compliance with international tribunal awards. 150 words
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  2. Analyze the role of regional organizations like ASEAN in addressing internal political instability and human rights concerns within member states. How can such blocs balance the principle of non-interference with the need for regional stability and humanitarian oversight? 250 words
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Prelims

  1. The 2016 arbitration ruling regarding the South China Sea was issued by a tribunal established under which international framework?

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