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Distilling a Strategic Vision for the Future
Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

In all ages, major geopolitical events, wars and warfare has been an important topic of analysis, mostly by historians, as post-script. Can these be predicted, in their likelihood, broad timeframe, typology and the likely political and military end-s....

January 03, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , India , Pakistan , China , LAC , Strategic Vision , scenario building
Likely Geopolitical Trends in 2022
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Article

We should expect a sharpening of great power rivalries and an increase in geopolitical tensions in 2022. If 2021 provides any indications, the world is likely to remain turbulent in the absence of credible mechanisms and effective cooperation to reso....

January 01, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , India , Pakistan , US , China , Russia , democracy , Indo-Pacific , Xi , Taiwan , West Asia , Taliban , Neighbourhood , Biden
नेपाल-भारत की कनेक्टिविटी परियोजनाओं में तेजी
Kamal Dev Bhattarai Article

भारत ने 22 अक्टूबर को जयनगर-कुर्था सीमा पार रेल लाइन नेपाल को सौंप दिया। इससे दोनों देशों के बीच व....

December 31, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Article , कनेक्टिविटी। बस सेवा। काठमांडू। पाइप लाइन। रेल लाइन। रक्सौल-तराई सड़क।
Covid’s Impact: Likely Trends in 2022
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Article

About 5.8 million people reportedly died globally due to covid[1]. The unreported number is much higher. The world struggled to come out with a comprehensive, coordinated, effect....

December 31, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , US , China , economy , Covid , Supply chains , Vaccines , UN , health security , strategic impact
Third Edition of India-Central Asia Dialogue: Bolstering India’s Central Asia Policy
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Introduction
Central Asia’s geostrategic importance stands increased with the recent developments in Afghanistan. Two major powers, i.e., Russia and China continue to maintain their influence in the region while the US and West still need....

December 30, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Article , SCO , Kazakhstan , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , trade , Tajikistan , Turkmenistan , Tourism , OIC , Capacity Building , Connectivity , India-Central Asia Dialogue , Pharmaceuticals
Assessing Kim Jong Un’s 10-year Rule and Possible Future
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

The month December 2021 marked the 10th anniversary of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un’s ascent to power following death of his father, the late Kim Jong Il, on 17 December 2011. He ruled from 1994 to 2011 and died of a heart attack at the age of 6....

December 29, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Donald Trump , nuclear tests , Summit , Kim Jong Un , Joe Biden , Denuclearisation , Kim Jong Il , missile launches , repression , mourning , Jang Song Taek
बांग्लादेशः पचास वर्षों की यात्रा
Dr Sreeradha Datta Article

बांग्लादेश के लिए 16 दिसम्बर 1971 एक ऐतिहासिक तवारीख है। इस दिन को पाकिस्तानी सेना की पराजय और इसके ....

December 28, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , अर्थव्यवस्था। बांग्लादेश। शेख हसीना। उपलब्धियां। विजय दिवस।
Some Chinese Assessments of India’s Geo-economic and Foreign Policies
Jayadeva Ranade Article

A good indication of Chinese thinking on India is discernible from the Chinese print and social media. While China’s English-language publications, like China Daily and Beijing Review, are intended for the English-speaking foreign audience, the Chi....

December 28, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , China , Indo-Pacific , USA , Global Times , CCP , PLA , border issue
Foreign Secretary’s Visit to Myanmar -Reiterating India’s Support to its People
Dr Sreeradha Datta Article

Indian Foreign Secretary was in Myanmar (22-23 Dec. 21) meeting with different stakeholders including the the military government and the opposition which continues to oppose the military reinstatement that took place in February 21 post the general ....

December 27, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Article , India , democracy , ASEAN , Act East , trade , Aung San Suu Kyi , Nagas , Foreign Secretary , military Junta , Mizos
Afghanistan Mired in Uncertainty
Aakriti Vinayak Article

Taliban after illegitmately wresting power in Afghanistan has entered its fourth month. However the country remains in chaos and at the edge of abyss. United Nations(UN) has warned that Afghanistan is on countdown to catasrophe and it is at the brin....

December 24, 2021 Terrorism , National Security and Strategic Studies , Article , economy , Afghanistan , Taliban , Humanitarian Crisis
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