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Global Tensions and Emerging Strategies in a Changing World Order | Lathika Nath

Latika Nath — 2020-10-02T18:49:12Z

The present world order is experiencing changes in various areas such as foreign policy international relations and a new trade order.The present pandemic has made it necessary for govts.to question the efficacy of regional organization and the functioning of the U.N. and its specialized agencies in dealing with emergent issues. The crisis that confronts all nations because of covid-19 poses serious consequences in the near future. Due to economic slow-down, new geo-political alliances have (…)

- 2020

Food Safety Management—Conflict and Control

Latika Nath — 2015-06-20T14:35:23Z

States have a primary duty to raise the standard of nutrition levels in the public, improve standards of living and prohibit that which is harmful to health. Food is one of life's basic necessities. Food laws are enacted by states to protect the consumer with reference to food quality and safety. The UN Guidelines for Consumer Protection 1985 provides a framework for all countries.
With globalisation and commercialisation international trade has increased. In this background food quality (…)

- 2015

India-China Relations: Conflicting Claims and Strategic Interests

Latika Nath — 2013-12-07T19:34:56Z

India-China relations over the years have seen a meandering course. Decades ago India supported a young communist China, making every effort to end its isolation at the international level. Today Sino-Indian relations have moved away in different directions. China has overtaken India in international trade, finance and marketing, to mention a few. China's border differences as in the case of neighbours have also increased over the years as in the case of India and Japan. The South China Sea (…)

- 2013

The South China Sea — Dynamics of A Multinational Conflict

Latika Nath — 2013-03-20T20:49:20Z

The South China Sea is a topic of discussion at many international fora. In recent times, it is an area of intense disputes and rival claims which have contributed in making it a flashpoint of South-East Asia.
The Sea covers over 1,400,000 sq.m and is dotted with hundreds (about 250) minute islands cays, atolls, sand bars etc. It also includes the Spratley and Paracel Islands together with the Macclesfield Bank and Scarborough Shoal. It is abundant in oil and gas together with fisheries. (…)

- 2013

Swiss Bank Secrecy

Latika Nath — 2011-05-24T16:38:04Z

To possess a Swiss bank account was at one time a matter of prestige, and signified status and position in society. Swiss neutrality and national sovereignty created an environment conducive to develop its banking institutions, which contributed to its economy.
The banking laws of the country were codified by the Swiss Federal Banking Act of 1934, bringing into being the rule of secrecy. Banks were not under any duty or obligation to provide details of customer accounts to tax (…)

- 2011

Spectrum Management — Paradigm and Perspectives

Latika Nath — 2011-04-21T17:50:23Z

India is a space power, with the capability to launch satellites in space. Very few nations of the world make up this elite club. Some govern-ments and companies are owner/operators of satellites, thus contributing to the rapid growth of the space industry. The commercialisation of outer space removed the mystique and magic of such activities in outer space, and this represents the developing field of economic growth. Some years ago these activities were exclusively reserved for the (…)

- 2011

Hijacking—Issues and Perspectives

Latika Nath — 2010-03-19T07:55:35Z

The word hijacking brings to mind horrific images and disturbing thoughts about air travel safety. Hijacking is now looked upon as an act of terrorism. Hijacking entered a new phase on September 9, 2001. This signified an attitudinal change in terror tactics in the world.
The first recorded case of hijacking of a civilian airliner occurred in 1948. Thereafter, it has been used to express human rights violations, dissidence and to highlight national liberation struggles. During the (…)

- 2010

Piracy and Terrorism at Sea

Latika Nath — 2008-12-21T16:27:01Z

Piracy refers to a broad range of activities associated with violence on the seas. It is said to be the third oldest profession in the world. Terrorism often uses violence to bring about a change in society. The modern day pirates have left their mark on international maritime trade and changed our views on piracy. In recent times piracy has undergone a sea change and exponential growth. In the last few years the incidents of piracy at sea have greatly increased, with the warlords of Somalia (…)

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