USA Exits International Solar Alliance: Treaty Law and India's Pivotal Role
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News18•16-01-2026, 14:49
USA Exits International Solar Alliance: Treaty Law and India's Pivotal Role
- •The USA recently withdrew from the International Solar Alliance (ISA), highlighting the complexities of withdrawal under treaty law, particularly the Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties (VCLT).
- •Article 54 of the VCLT allows withdrawal if specified in the treaty or with consent; Article 56 addresses treaties silent on withdrawal, implying a right based on parties' intent and treaty nature.
- •The ISA's constitutive documents lack an explicit withdrawal mechanism, but the US exit was based on general principles of treaty law, reflecting the voluntary nature of international organizations.
- •VCLT Article 70 ensures that withdrawal does not nullify prior obligations, meaning US financial and contractual commitments during its ISA membership remain binding.
- •India, a founding member and co-initiator with ISA headquarters in Gurugram, maintains a central leadership role in the organization, crucial for its continued objectives despite the US departure.
Why It Matters: USA's ISA withdrawal highlights treaty law flexibility, while India's leadership ensures the alliance's continued global impact.
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