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Japan’s New Partnership and Change in Defence Posture
Varuna Shankar

In the latest move, Japan on March 26 decided to to ease its strict defence exports’ rules. This has allowed it to build the next-generation fighter jet in collaboration with Britain and Italy to be exported under certain conditions. The defence mi

April 03, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy, Commentary, Japan, Italy, Britain, pacifist principles, sixth generation fighter jet
Why a Code of Conduct on South China Sea Remains Elusive?
Prof Rajaram Panda

Introduction
Recent developments in South China Sea have necessitated fast-tracking the finalisation of a legally binding Code of Conduct (COC) for all competing parties in the disputed waters. There are doubts, however, if such a documen

March 26, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy, Article, ASEAN, South China Sea, UNCLOS, Code of Conduct, CNOOC, EEZ, ONGC, military installation, island reclamation
How Real is the Possibility of India-China and India-Pakistan Conflict in 2024
Amb JK Tripathi

The “Annual Threat Assessment Report” released by the US Directorate of National Intelligence on 11th March is being widely discussed these days as it has warned that the escalation of tension between India and China in one theatre and India and

March 21, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy, Neighbourhood Studies, Commentary, India, Pakistan, China, War, US Intelligence Report
Making Sense of a so-Called Frozen War
Lt Gen (Dr) V K Saxena (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, VSM

This brief piece picks up the thread from the latest the Russo-Ukraine war and attempts to reflect on what may lie ahead.

Visiting the Russo-Ukraine Battlefield
Following points briefly reflect the current scene:-
US and China Jostle for Influence in Southeast Asia
Prof Rajaram Panda

Introduction
China’s conduct of diplomacy backed by its economic strength and military power has emerged as the topic of analysis by experts who try to understand what could be China’s long-term goals. Its relations with the US are un

March 15, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy, Article, ASEAN, Maritime Security, HADR, Global Security Initiative, ASEX 2023, Cope Thunder, Cobra Gold, Garuda Shield
China is Raising Tensions in the Taiwan Strait
Jayadeva Ranade

Tension across the Taiwan Strait has increased since Taiwan's pro-independence Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) won the Presidential elections for the third consecutive time in January 2024. The victory of the DPP's Lai Ching-te clearly signalled t

March 14, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy, China, Commentary, China, Taiwan, CCP, DPP, PLA, KMT, Kinmen, Quemoy, reunification
Continuing Tragedy in Gaza
Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

President Biden’s statement last week that there would be a Hamas-Israel deal by Monday, 4th March had raised hopes for a breakthrough in the talks being hosted in Cairo for hostage release and a pause in fighting. Israel had not sent its delegatio

March 13, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy, Article, Israel, Gaza, UNGA, Netanyahu, Hezbollah, Biden, Hamas, ICJ, hostages
Chilling Geostrategic Environment: An era of ‘Authoritarian Conflict Management’
Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF

Are we getting close to a global confrontation or are these fears grossly exaggerated? Lately, the French President had spoken of sending ground troops to Ukraine, there are reports of 12 CIA bases in Ukraine, and 50 British troops (SAG) are in Ukrai

March 12, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy, Article, Israel, Russia, War, Myanmar, Nuclear, NATO, Ukraine, Gaza, Hamas, Sahel region
Hezbollah in the North
Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF

Israel currently in midst of ground operation in Gaza Strip is simultaneously engaged in limited war across the Blue Line on its northern frontier with Hezbollah. The near daily exchange of fire that began since Israel Defense Forces (IDF)’s assaul

March 12, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy, West Asia, Article, US, Iran, Indian Diaspora, Hezbollah, Hamas, Israel Defense Forces (IDF), 7 October attack
Where India-US Relations Stand in 2024?
Dr Sweta Kumari, Associate Fellow, VIF

In his recent visit to New Delhi, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources and former Ambassador of the United States to India, Richard R. Verma presented a March 11, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy, US, Article, Defence, India-US, Challenges, 2023, iCET, INDUS-X, Trade Initiatives, Regulations, Khalistan issue

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