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“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…
Arms control refers to a set of agreements, treaties, and measures designed to limit the proliferation of weapons, particularly in the context of international relations. It aims to reduce the risk of armed conflicts and enhance global security. These agreements can cover various aspects, including the number of weapons, their deployment, and sometimes even their…
Two polars – two power centres – USA and USSR
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-57564716 – BBC report The insurgents have taken more than 50 of 370 districts since May, UN special envoy Deborah Lyons told the Security Council, warning of “dire scenarios”. ११ सप्टेंबर २०२१ पर्यंत अफगाणिस्तान सोडण्याची अमेरिका आणि नॅटोची योजना आहे. परंतु परिस्थिती सतत बदलती आहे आणि त्याप्रमाणे परतीच्या योजनेमध्ये काही बदल होण्याची शक्यता आहे. जशी…
Commonwealth, a free association of sovereign states comprising the United Kingdom and a number of its former dependencies who have chosen to maintain ties of friendship and practical cooperation and who acknowledge the British monarch as symbolic head of their association. Britannica, The Editors of Encyclopaedia. “Commonwealth”. Encyclopedia Britannica, 25 Dec. 2024, https://www.britannica.com/topic/Commonwealth-association-of-states. Accessed 10 January 2025. Britannica article about Commonwealth…