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Evolution of India’s Maritime Diplomacy Over the Last Ten Years
Vice Admiral Satish Soni (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, NM, ADC

On the occasion of commissioning of the Mauritian Naval Ship Barracuda, built by M/s Garden Reach Shipbuilders Kolkata, for the Mauritian National Coast Guard, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 12 March 2015, made a commitment to the Indian Ocean litto....

May 30, 2024 National Security and Strategic Studies , Indian Navy , COVID-19 , HADR , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy , Maritime Diplomacy , first responder , SAR , Operational Deployments , Capacity & Capability Building , Preferred Security Partner
Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: April 2024
Anurag Bisen, Senior Fellow, VIF

During the month, the VIF Pakistan Study Group discussed critical issues shaping Pakistan's current landscape. Among the key topics deliberated were the post-election political dynamics, judiciary crisis, status of political figures Nawaz Sharif and ....

May 29, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Maritime Security , Terrorism , Indian Navy , dialogue , Capacity Building , India-US relations , first responder , Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) , Crisis in Judiciary , Operation Sankalp , National Maritime Security Coordinator , Indigenous Technology , Defence Capability
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01-15 May 2024)

Defence
  1. Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM assumes charge as Vice Chief of Naval Staff.
  2. 7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in New Delhi.
    May 21, 2024 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Pakistan , Russia , Defence , Kashmir , Indian Air Force , POK , Indian Army , Al-Shabaab , Africa , Terrorism , DRDO , J&K , LWE , Balochistan , Indian Navy , LeT , Ministry of Defence , Somalia , Bharat , FICN , exercise , Aatmanirbhar , Islamic , Indian Coast Guard , Nijjar , Martime , Naval Base , Defence Acquisition , Muzaffarabad
Talk by India's first NMSC, Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC (Retd), on Maritime Security of India

On 18 April, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on “Maritime Security of India” by Vice Admiral G Ashok Kumar, NMSC. Vice Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Chief of the Naval Staff (DCNS) was also present. The Talk was also....

April 26, 2024 National Security and Strategic Studies , Defence , Maritime Security , Indian Navy , IOR , NSCS , inetraction , Coast Guard , NMSC
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01-15 April 2024)

Defence
  1. Defence exports increase by 32.5% in FY 2023-24; Private sector contributes 60%
  2. Army Commanders’ Conference calls for greater impetus on ongoing transformation
  3. April 23, 2024 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Pakistan , Russia , Defence , Kashmir , Indian Air Force , Indian Army , Al-Shabaab , Africa , Terrorism , DRDO , J&K , LWE , Indian Navy , LeT , Ministry of Defence , Somalia , Bharat , exercise , Aatmanirbhar , Islamic , Indian Coast Guard , Martime , Naval Base , Defence Acquisition
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-31 March 2024)

Defence
  1. Anti-Piracy operations against Pirate Ship MV Ruen by Indian Navy
  2. Maiden test-firing of India’s first indigenously-made 1500 HP engine for Main Battle Tanks
  3. ....

    April 08, 2024 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Israel , Pakistan , Defence , Kashmir , Indian Air Force , Indian Army , Al-Shabaab , Africa , Terrorism , DRDO , J&K , LWE , Indian Navy , LeT , ISI , Sudan , Lebanon , espionage , Ministry of Defence , Kenya , Somalia , Bharat , Khalistan , exercise , Aatmanirbhar , Islamic , Indian Coast Guard , TRF , Martime , Naval Base , Defence Acquisition , Hezbollha , Hizbu’llah , Narco , Drug
India-China Relations: Envisioning the Long Haul!
Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

Hu Xijin the former editor of Global Times on X (formerly Twitter) quoted a senior Colonel of PLA stating ‘Zangnan has been Chinese territory since ancient times. Where does Arunachal Pradesh come from? If a border war does break out, India will....

April 08, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , US , China , Indian Ocean Region , Border management , Indian Navy , Trade Deficit , Arunachal Pradesh , Corps Commander level talks
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (01-15 March 2024)

Defence
  1. In a major boost to Aatmanirbharta Ministry of Defence signs five major capital acquisition contracts worth Rs 39,125 crores.
  2. 3rd India - Malaysia Bilateral Maritime Exercis....

    March 21, 2024 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Pakistan , Defence , Kashmir , Indian Air Force , Indian Army , Al-Shabaab , Africa , Terrorism , DRDO , J&K , LWE , Yemen , Indian Navy , LeT , ISI , espionage , Ministry of Defence , Somalia , Bharat , Khalistan , exercise , Aatmanirbhar , Islamic , Indian Coast Guard , Martime , Naval Base , Indigenous Development , Defence Acquisition
The Red Sea Crisis Revives the Importance of IMEC
Tiziano Marino Commentary

Despite the initial perception that a prolonged conflict in the Middle East could stall the implementation of the ambitious India-Middle East-Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC), the recent developments seem to prove quite the opposite. Paradoxically, th....

February 21, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Indian Navy , EU , Houthis , Red Sea , IMEC
Red Sea Crisis and India’s Options
Anurag Bisen, Senior Fellow, VIF Article

Introduction
Since mid-November 2023, the maritime security in the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea and the larger Western Indian Ocean has been gravely upended due to the repeated attacks on merchant shipping by the Yemen-based Houthi rebels. T....

February 08, 2024 National Security and Strategic Studies , International Relations and Diplomacy , Defence , Article , Israel , India , Iran , trade , Indian Navy , shipping , Houthis , Red Sea
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