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Uncertainties Across the Horn of Africa: How the Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU is Reshaping the Region
January 24 , 2025 Umang Bhansali, Research Assistant, VIF
Article Views: 58
The African continent grapples with numerous challenges, including political instability, economic challenges, and social unrest. Conflicts over resources, ethnic tensions, and governance issues exacerb...

Africa, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Africa , Al-Shabaab. , Ankara Declaration , Berbera Port , China , Djibouti , Egypt , Ethiopia , Gulf of Aden , Horn of Africa , Red Sea , Somalia , Somaliland , Trump , Turkey , US

Climate Change: A Review of 2024 and Projections for 2025
January 23 , 2025 Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF
Article Views: 78
State of the global climate in 2024
From global average temperature to greenhouse gas emissions, records have already been broken yet again in 2024. The impact of this was felt in the increasing frequency and intensity of extreme weather events such as scorching summer heat

National Security and Strategic Studies, Climate Change

Tags : climate finance , Extreme weather events , Floods , Fossil fuels , heatwaves , loss and damage , Negotiations

Some Challenges for Indian Diplomacy
January 22 , 2025 Rajesh Singh
Commentary Views: 87
India’s diplomatic skills will be tested in considerable measure this new year, in the neighbourhood and far, as well. The test gains even greater importance because it has consequences for the country’...

Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : Afghanistan , Mohamed Muizzu , Nepali Congress , Sheikh Hasina , Taliban

Reflections and Roadmap: Maldives’ Journey Through 2024 and Prospects for 2025
January 22 , 2025 Umang Bhansali, Research Assistant, VIF
Article Views: 71
At the outset of 2025, the archipelago nation of Maldives reflects on the previous year, which was defined by remarkable achievements, significant challenges, and pivotal transitions. Spread across 26 a...

Maldives, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : Climate Change , Debt , economy , India Maldives Relations , Maldives China Relations , Maritime Security , Tourism

India and Indonesia: A Shared Heritage and the Legacy of King Airlangga
January 21 , 2025 Dr Gautam Kumar Jha
Article Views: 96
On January 26, 2025, India is honoured to welcome the 8th President of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, as the chief guest of the Republic Day celebrations. This important diplomatic occasion not only symbo...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Calcutta Stone , King Airlangga , Prabowo Subianto , Shared heritage

China Preparing for Trouble in Tibet
January 21 , 2025 Jayadeva Ranade
Article Views: 94
Apparently apprehensive about the possibility of sudden untoward developments in Tibet, the Chinese authorities have accelerated measures to ensure stability and consolidate China’s occupation and claim...

China, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : China , Dalai Lama , Tibet , Xinjiang

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Internal Security Monitor
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January 21, 2025
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In this Issue I. Defence and Security Indian Navy to Commission Three Frontline Fleet Assets 2025 Declared as ‘Year of...

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