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The Persistent Struggle for Land Rights in Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan: Battling the Menace of the Land Mafia
July 26 , 2024 Neelapu Shanti
Commentary Views: 51
Nestled amidst the towering peaks and serene valleys of Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), a stark narrative unfolds—a tale of communities battling against the relentless manoeuvres of the land ...

National Security and Strategic Studies

Tags : China , CPEC , Gilgit Baltistan , land rights , Pakistan , Protests

The significance of PM Modi's Visit to Russia
July 25 , 2024 Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF
Article Views: 93
Background
On July 8th and 9th, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, visited Moscow to participate in the 22nd India-Russia Summit with President Putin. The summit was a significant event in global geopolitics

Russia, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Arctic , Chennai-Vladivostok , India-Russia Summit , INSTC , Make in India , Northern Sea Route

Yoga: An Ancient Practice in India’s Modern Diplomacy
July 24 , 2024 Dr Sweta Kumari, Associate Fellow, VIF
Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy Views: 83
“Yoga comes from India and it is a very old tradition. Yoga is free from copyrights, patents and royalty payments. Yoga is adaptable to your age, gender and fitness level. Yoga is portable and is truly ...

Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy, Governance and Political Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : holistic health , Integrative health , International Day of Yoga , Meditation , PM Modi , UNESCO Cultural Heritage , Yoga , Yoga Diplomacy , Yoga Economy , Yoga Gurus

Rising Tension in Taiwan Strait is Cause for Concern
July 23 , 2024 Jayadeva Ranade
Article Views: 97
Tension across the Taiwan Strait has risen in past weeks after the leader of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Lai Ching-te took over as Taiwan's new President. Since then, the Chinese authorities ...

Tags : CCP , DPP , KMT , Lai Ching-te , PLA , Song Tao , Taiwan , Xi Jinping

Changing Colours of Nepal’s Governance
July 22 , 2024 Rajesh Singh
Commentary Views: 153
Nepal has had more than a dozen governments since the monarchy was formally abolished in that country in 2008. Prime Ministers have come and gone before they had the time to settle down or had enough ti...

Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : CPN , Mohan Baidya , Mohan Bikram Singh , Oli , Prachanda , Sher Bahadur Deuba

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit to Moscow Sets an Example of Relations Between Great Powers
July 18 , 2024 Timofei Bordachev
Commentary Views: 238
Relations between Russia and India are exemplary from Moscow’s perspective, as they demonstrate how powers should interact amid the changing international order. First, their relationship is grounded in...

Russia, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : India Russia Summit , INSTC , Modi Visit , Moscow , trade

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