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Maldives Presidential Elections 2023
Umang Bhansali, Research Assistant, VIF Article

Introduction
Maldives is an archipelagic state situated strategically in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). Maldives concluded its second phase of the fourth presidential elections on September 20, 2023, electing Mohamed Muizzu as the new Pre....

October 19, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Maldives , Article , India , China , Maldives , President , Indian Ocean , 2023 Maldives Presidential Elections , Mohammed Muizzu , Defence and Strategy
Malaise in China’s Political System
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

Not everything seems to be going well in Xi Jinping’s government in China. There have been reports, though unsubstantiated under an authoritarian system, about the intense economic inequality in the society. Information control by the system has pr....

October 17, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , Xi Jinping , ADIZ , Qin Gang , Li Shangfu , Flawed political system , Lack of transparency , Security forum dialogue , Su-35 combat Aircraft , Taiwan factor , high-level military communications
Shri S Gurumurthy highlights the Importance of India’s Traditional Practices for Conservation and Sustainability at a NITI Aayog Event
Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Article

On 9th October, 2023, NITI Aayog organized its eleventh NITI In-House lecture at NDMC Convention Centre, New Delhi. Shri S Gurumurthy, Chairman, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), was invited to deliver the keynote address on “India’s Tr....

October 16, 2023 Governance and Political Studies , Article , NITI Aayog , Sustainability , Indian traditional practices
New Malaria Vaccine: Watershed Moment for India’s Vaccine Diplomacy with Africa
Samir Bhattacharya Article

On 2nd October, when India celebrated both Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti, there was one more reason to celebrate this year. On 2nd October 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) approved a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, to prevent malaria in ....

October 16, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , India , Africa , WHO , COVID-19 , Serum Institute , Vaccine Diplomacy , India in Africa , Malaria , Global Health
Unusual Developments in China
Jayadeva Ranade Article

The interest of governments and observers of China have got heightened with some unusual developments taking place in China particularly since the past few months. These have included the "removal" of high Chinese Communist Party (CCP) officials, pur....

October 12, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , Xi Jinping , CCP , PLA , PLARF , Li Qiang , Li Shangfu , Chinal
Chinese Initiatives for Global Governance: Re-Defining the Global Order?
Commodore Gopal Suri Article

China’s emergence on the global stage has been accompanied by a clear pronouncement of its ambitions to be a global player with Xi Jinping emphasising the “global significance of the Chinese dream”

October 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , China , Xi Jinping , Global Security , BRI , Global Development Initiative , Global Civilizational Initiative
Summits in Jakarta: Relevance and Limitations
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

Introduction
Indonesia hosted the 43rd ASEAN Summit and related Summits at the capital city of Jakarta. Two days before Prime Minister Narendra Modi was to welcome many world leaders for the G-20 Summit that India was hosting on 9-10 Sept....

October 10, 2023 Article , South China Sea , ASEAN Summit , comprehensive strategic partnership , Myanmar Junta , supply chain disruption , Senkaku Island , Fukushima radioactive water
Iran-China Cooperation in Lithium Industry: Prospects and Challenges
Harshit Sharma Article

Abstract
The discovery of lithium deposits, primarily used in powering electric vehicles, in Iran has opened avenues for foreign investment in the country. While the recent geopolitical changes in West Asia like the Iran-Saudi rapproch....

October 09, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , China , Iran , sanctions , West Asia , Lithium , ; Electric Vehicles , Iran-Saudi Rapprochement
President Biden’s Impeachment Inquiry: Background and Implications
Dr Sweta Kumari, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

(Disquiet & Polarisation in US Politics: Part 1)

The current developments in the United States are demonstrative of the deepening partisan and retributive politics within the country in the last few years. Most of the chaos revolves aroun....

October 06, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , Article , Democratic Party , Republicans , President Joe Biden , Hunter Biden , Impeachment Inquiry , House Oversight Committee
Pragmatic Approach to Procurement for the Indian Armed Forces
Maj Gen (Retd.) P K Chakravorty Article

Chinese Threat
China remains an enigma and it is extremely difficult to predict its behaviour. The recently concluded G-20 summit was not attended by the Chinese President Xi Jinping and the overall attitude remains hostile to In....

October 06, 2023 National Security and Strategic Studies , Article , expediting military modernization , building military deterrence , organising military procurements , energizing defence production , Atmanirbharta partnerships
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