The Possession of a Preoccupied Mind

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Hey, how you doin'?  No, I am not rewatching Friends for the zillionth time.  It's just that I hate to start traditionally.  I'm in a conflicting situation: some of my readers like my conversational tone, but apparently it isn't quite acceptable to the publication agencies. Two of my best-appreciated stories were rejected because of their tone. The rejection felt like a jolt that I could practically feel in my head, especially the second one.  Since that day, I've been caught up in a vicious loop of boredom because I stopped writing anything new.   I also called off a new transcription gig that promised me some good money, but the client was a tad bit of a scoundrel in his behaviour.  So here I am, having voluntarily stepped away from both writing and work, and somehow managing to be bored out of my mind. Pretty efficient, ain't I? I'm in that peculiar state where I don't want to do anything to kill time, yet somehow want the time to pass joyfully. I ...
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Everything You Need To Know About International Organizatiion (International Relation)

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When it comes to knowing about international Organizations, chances are there that you might fall into the dreadful G-hole.

Don't get me wrong but there are so many G's of countries that I hardly remember the number much less remember the objective and functions of them. 

This is one of the many conundrums I have in my life. So this why I thought of finally addressing this conundrum before they could form another group of countries for crying out loud. 

So with this note let us begin with,

G4 COUNTRIES

  • Group of four countries

  • Formed in 2005

  • The objective is to get a permanent membership in UN Security Council

  • Countries include India, Japan, Brazil, and Germany

G6 COUNTRIES

  • Group of six industrially developed countries with the largest economies formed during the 70s

  • Countries include USA, UK, Japan, France, Italy & Germany

  • Met annually to discuss political and economic matters

  • Canada joined the group in 1976 making it G7 countries or a group of seven countries

  • In 1999 Russia too joined the group making it G8 countries

  • Due to the Russia-Ukraine crisis, Russia was removed from the group in 2014 making it again G7 countries.

  • Russia officially withdrew its name from the group in 2017.

G20 COUNTRIES

  • An inter-governmental forum.

  • Consists of a  group of 19 countries and the European Union.

  • Formed in 1999.

  • The group includes both the largest economies as well as the developing nations.

  • It started out as an inter-governmental forum for Finance ministers & Governors of central banks to discuss global economy & financial issues.

  • Later it became a global forum that discusses issues relating to Global financial stability, Climate change mitigation, and sustainable development for all.

  • The group meets annually in annual summits with a rotational presidency.

  • India is hosting the 2023 annual summit of G20 countries 

  • Members include;-


  1. Argentina

  2. Australia

  3. Brazil

  4. Canada

  5. China

  6. France

  7. Germany

  8. India

  9. Indonesia

  10. Italy

  11. Japan

  12. Republic of Korea

  13. Mexico

  14. Russia

  15. Saudi Arabia

  16. South Africa

  17. Türkiye

  18. United Kingdom

  19. United States

  20. The European Union


Some Other International Organizations

NATO (North Atlantic Treaty Organisation)

  • Intergovernmental military alliance formed in the aftermath of WWII.

  • A collective security system in which member states defend each other against attacks by the external third party.

  • Consists of 29 European countries and 2 North American countries as member states.

  • Signed the North American Treaty in 1949 at Washington D.C.

  • The main headquarters is in Brussels, Military headquarters is in Mons.

  • Has 12 founding members, and added new members to it nine times, the latest addition is Finland. 

BRICS

  • A group of the world's fastest-growing economies.

  • Consists of 5 countries namely Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. 

  • 1st summit was in 2009 but it was first mentioned in the 2006s United Nations General Assembly.

  • The term was first coined by the economist Jim O'Neill. 

  • Initially, it was called BRIC, consisting of 4 countries.

  • South Africa is the latest addition, thus turning the name into BRICS.

  • Considered to be the foremost geo-political rival of G7 countries (the world's advanced economies)

  • Headquartered in Shanghai, People's Republic in China.

  • South Africa is hosting the 15th summit (2023) of BRICS. 

ASEAN (Association of South-East Asian Nations)


  • It is a union of 10 South-East Asian countries for economic and political growth.

  • Established in 1967 in Bangkok, Thailand by the signing of the Bangkok Declaration.


Objective: Economic growth, Social progress as well as cultural development along with the promotion of regional peace and stability by rules of law and through adherence to the UN Charter.

  •  It has 10 member countries of the South-East Asia region including:-

  1. Malaysia

  2. Indonesia

  3. Philippines

  4. Singapore, and 

  5. Thailand (founding fathers)



  1. Brunei

  2. Cambodia

  3. Laos

  4. Vietnam

  5. Myanmar


ASEAN Way


Known for this particular way of conduct which involves Informal interaction, non-confrontationalist and cooperative.


ASEAN Community

Broadened its objective (initially the purpose was only the growth of the economy)  in 2003 by establishing the ASEAN community.



The 3 pillars of the ASEAN community

  1. ASEAN Security Community

  2. ASEAN Economic Community

  3. ASEAN Cultural Community


ASEAN Security Community

  • No armed confrontation for territorial disputes

  • Maintenance of peace and cooperation, neutrality,non-interference, respect for national differences, and sovereign rights.

  • ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) 1994 carries out cooperation in security and foreign policies.


ASEAN Economic Community

Objective:
Create a common market and production base within ASEAN states and to create FTA ( Free Trade Area) for investment, labor, and services.

  • India has signed trade agreements with 3 ASEAN countries viz. Thailand, Malaysia, and Singapore.

  • India has signed an FTA with ASEAN in 2010

  • ASEAN is the only regional association in Asia offering a political forum where countries worldwide can discuss political and security concerns.


SAARC (South Asian Association of Regional Corporation)

  • An intergovernmental organization for regional cooperation between South Asian countries through multilateral means.

  • Established in 1985 in Dhaka, Bangladesh.

  • The main secretariat is in Kathmandu, Nepal.

  • The member countries include India, China, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, Pakistan, Afghanistan, and Bangladesh.

  • It is not very successful as an initiative due to various conflicts and political differences between its member countries.

SAFTA

  • A free trade agreement viz. South Asian Free Trade Agreement (SAFTA) was signed between the SAARC countries for the formation of a free trade zone in the entire South Asia.

  • SAFTA was signed in 2004 and came to effect on 1st January 2006.

  • The objective of SAFTA was to lower the trade tariff for constraint-free trading among the SAARC countries.

SAARC & INDO-PAK Relation 

  • Both countries are taking confidence-building measures to reduce the risk of wars.

  • The countries' leaders meet annually for a better understanding and to find solutions to their issues.

  • There have been a number of bus routes which have opened up between the two countries.

  • Substantial increase in trade between both parts of Punjab.

  • Easy procurement of Visas.

SAARC & Indo-Sino Relation

  • Significant improvement in their relationship.

  • However, China’s strategic partnership with Pakistan is an irritant.

  • Development and globalization brought both countries together.

  • The economic tie-ups have multiplied rapidly since 1991.

SAARC & America


  • America has a key role and influence in the South Asian region due to:-


  1. The large diaspora of South Asia in the US.

  2. The large size of the market and population of South Asia for commercial ventures. 


  • China and America have a key role and influence in South Asia.


The 17 Goals of Sustainable Development (SDGs) of United Nations


  1. No Poverty

  2. Zero Hunger

  3. Good Health & Well Being

  4. Quality Education

  5. Gender Equality

  6. Clean Water & Sanitation

  7. Affordable & Clean Energy

  8. Decent Work & Economic Growth

  9. Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure

  10. Reduced Inequalities

  11. Sustainable Cities & Communities

  12. Responsible Consumption & Production

  13. Climate Action

  14. Life Below Water

  15. Life on Land

  16. Peace, Justice & Strong Institutions

  17. Partnership for the Goals




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