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Reflections and Roadmap: Maldives’ Journey Through 2024 and Prospects for 2025

January 22, 2025 Umang Bhansali, Research Assistant, VIF Article

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 atolls, the country is home to a vibrant culture ....

Neighbourhood Studies , Maldives

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

India and Indonesia: A Shared Heritage and the Legacy of King Airlangga

January 21, 2025 Dr Gautam Kumar Jha Article

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 symbolizes the warm, contemporary ties between the wo....

International Relations and Diplomacy

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

China Preparing for Trouble in Tibet

January 21, 2025 Jayadeva Ranade Article

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 claims over Aksai Chin, Ladakh etc. China is also a....

International Relations and Diplomacy , China

Tags : Article , China , Dalai Lama , Tibet , Xinjiang

Southeast Asia in 2024: Economic Growth, Political Developments, and Policy Recommendations for India in 2025

January 20, 2025 Dr Cchavi Vasisht Article

National elections in Southeast Asia, namely in Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, within the last year have brought about significant political and policy shifts. These elections were consequential, leading to regime changes and shifts in policy priorit....

International Relations and Diplomacy , Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : Article , economy , South China Sea , US-China , lections , India ASEAN relations

Arctic Bridges: Are They Still an Option for Russia?

January 20, 2025 Sokolov N. Anton | Anurag Bisen, Senior Fellow, VIF Article

Over the past 1,000 days, the world has crossed an invisible yet critical threshold in the domain of mutually assured security. While the previous system was far from perfect, it maintained a relative balance and stability. Today, however, we find ou....

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Article , Russia , NATO , Arctic , Arctic Bridges , International Maritime Organisation

Close Encounters or Smoke and Mirrors? Lights of Transparency and Shadows of Legitimacy in New Jersey's Sky

January 17, 2025 Dr Julien Paret Commentary

In recent weeks, public discourse about extraterrestrial politics within the broader framework of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs)—commonly referred to as Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs)—has suddenly transitioned from conspiracy (Roswell c....

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Commentary , US , Russia , ISRO , Aliens , Extraterrestrials , Star Trek

Europe in Transition: Key Developments of 2024 and Prospects for 2025

January 17, 2025 Dr Shreya Sinha, Research Associate, VIF Article

Trends in 2024 In 2024, Europe found itself navigating a landscape defined by profound geopolitical, economic, and political shifts. The enduring conflict between Russia and Ukraine continued to shape the continent’s strategic prioritie....

International Relations and Diplomacy , Europe

Tags : Article , Indo-Pacific , Trump , Europe , NATO , UK , France , Germany , India-EU FTA , Russia-Ukraine , Poland , CBAM

Myanmar's Evolving Landscape: Annual Review 2024 and Policy Prescriptions for 2025

January 17, 2025 Dr Cchavi Vasisht Article

The ongoing conflict in Myanmar is becoming increasingly complex, with concerns that it may 'risk becoming a forgotten crisis’ warned Julie Bishop, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Myanmar. The successes by the Three Brotherhood Allian....

Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar

Tags : Article , ASEAN , EAOs , Civil war , NUG , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , FRM

Developments in India in the Field of Culture in 2024

January 16, 2025 Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF Article

India witnessed several major developments in the field of culture in the year 2024. Major discoveries were made through archaeological excavations in different parts of India. Several ongoing research works in the field of archaeology are on the pre....

Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : Article , Ayodhya , Ram Mandir , Buddhism , UNESCO World Heritage site , Nalanda , Archaeological Survey of India , Rakhigarhi , Keeladi , Ahom Dynasty , Relics of Lord Buddha , Charaideo Moidams , Repatriation of Cultural Property

Correcting the Indian Media Narrative on Nepal’s Pro-China Posture

January 16, 2025 Dr Sudan Kumar Oli | Saurav Raj Pant Commentary

Nepal is a sovereign country, and promoting and expanding its foreign relations fall under its sole rights. However, such extensions and promotions should not harm its immediate neighbours, India and China. Nepal must be aware of its red lines, and i....

Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal

Tags : Commentary , India , China , Nepal , BRI , KP Oli