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The Ukraine Crisis: India’s Approach
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

India abstained on the last UNGA resolution which suspended Russia from the Human Rights Council. Explaining India’s vote, the Indian ambassador strongly condemned civilian killings in Bucha while reiterating India’s unwavering commitment to Huma....

April 18, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , UNGA resolution , India , US , China , Russia , Soviet Union , Ukrainian crisis , Libyan , 2 plus 2 dialogue
Sanctions against Russia and its impact on Indian Economy
Dr Rahul Nath Choudhury Commentary

On 24 February 2022, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced ‘special military action’ against its eastern neighbour Ukraine. The USA and the European Union vehemently criticised the move as unjustified, unprovoked act to invade Ukraine and im....

March 23, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , India , US , Russia , sanctions , Ukraine
The Ukraine Crisis Impacts Africa too
Amb Gurjit Singh Commentary

The Russian ‘special military operations’ in Ukraine, starting 24 February,with the intention of making Ukraine amenable to Russian rather than NATO overtures, has created a crisis in Europe. Besides the March 09, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Police - Law and Order , Commentary , Russia , Africa , Ukraine , UNGA , Agricultural commodities

Decoding ASEAN Response to Ongoing Ukraine Crisis
Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF Commentary

Ukraine crisis have further underlined the fact that in the interconnected world of today the crisis in one part of the globe have the potential of impacting the regions that are far removed from the scene of action. And especially so when major powe....

March 07, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , US , Russia , ASEAN , Myanmar , Vietnam , Singapore , Ukraine , Indonesia , domestic interests
Is Environment Social & Governance the Way to Achieve UN SDG’s?
Dr Swati Mitra Commentary

Working in the broader spectrum of Sustainability past 17 years, it is heartening to see the deep interest every stakeholder has taken towards achieving the UN SDGs in every aspect of life. The Government of India, State Governments, Corporates, Civi....

March 03, 2022 Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , governance , Sustainability , strategic fitness , UN SDGs
China Decides What it’s Citizens Watch
Dr Gunjan Singh Commentary

The Communist Party of China (CPC) under the leadership of Xi Jinping has strengthened the level of censorship. It is a known fact that the Chinese media works directly under the command of the CPC. The media is not free to report or discuss issues w....

February 22, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Commentary , Xi Jinping , Chinese Media , Chinese society , Censorship in China , Chinese Domestic Politics , Monitoring in China
Quad Foreign Ministerial meeting in Australia
Amruta Karambelkar Commentary

The Foreign Ministers from the Quad countries met in Melbourne, Australia on 11 February 2022. The meeting was in the preparation of the Quad summit which is expected to be held in the first half of this year. In the last two years, the Quad members ....

February 16, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , India , US , China , ASEAN , Indo-Pacific , QUAD , Australia , Maritime Security , Terrorism , Japan
Sri Lankan Economy Spiralling out of control; Requests IMF assistance
Asanga Abeyagoonasekera Commentary

Sri Lanka’s economic meltdown is one of the worst in recent decades, pushing many families into poverty. The situation is rapidly spiralling out of control with multiple ill prescribed economic policies. The unstable economic crisis is clearly on t....

February 14, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies , Sri Lanka , Commentary , India , economy , Sri Lanka , IMF
Walk the Elephant- Environment & Social Governance
Dr Swati Mitra Commentary

Post the Union Budget presentation India Inc.’s growing involvement & concern on sustainability, clean energy and much more all of it falls in the broader ambit of ‘Sustainable Development’ which was reflected in most of CEOs’ statements. It ....

February 07, 2022 Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , governance , COP26 , Sustainability , Environment
Why Culturally Pluralistic Nations in Nepal?
Prof Hari Bansh Jha Commentary

A sizeable chunk of the population in Nepal, including the Madheshis, Janajatis and Dalits have been raising their concerns about an identity crisis. They feel that they are not being treated equally by the state in the matter of their representation....

February 02, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , Nepal , Janjatis , Dalits , Madeshis
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