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Implications of China’s New Coast Guard Law
Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF Commentary

The new law passed by China’s legislature giving powers allowing its Coast Guard to fire on foreign vessels (without warning if necessary) as also permitting it to demolish structures built in under the ‘jurisdiction’ of China is undoubtedly a ....

February 26, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Commentary , China , QUAD , South China Sea , Philippines , Vietnam , East China Sea , Coast Guard Law , FONOPS , UNCLOS1982
Outlining a Geoeconomic Strategy for India
Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

Since time immemorial, states have used economic tools to practise power politics. Thus, questions arise on the recent discourse of the emergence of a new geoeconomic era in international relations. The rise of China which markedly defines today’s ....

February 19, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , China , Commentary , India , China , Indo-Pacific , globalization , RCEP , Geoeconomics , Liberalism , Revionism , USTR , Domestic Market , TikTok
Discussion on Recent Developments in Myanmar: Implications for India

On 11 February 2021, VIF organised a discussion on ‘Recent Developments in Myanmar: Implications for India’. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, welcomed the participants and delivered the opening remarks followed by brief presentations by Amb Gopalas....

February 17, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Interaction , China , democracy , ASEAN , QUAD , Aung San Suu Kyi
The Curious Case of Huawei

China’s journey from being an agrarian economy to one of the largest economies with a strong military and cyber capabilities is commendable. However, its military and cyber capabilities are built upon relentless efforts to steal critical military a....

February 15, 2021 China , Technological and Scientific Studies , Cyber Security , India , China , Australia , United Kingdom , United States , surveillance , New Zealand , Huawei , espionage , FiveEyes , Trojan , Reliance Jio
‘Genocide’ in East Turkestan (Xinjiang) – What Can the World Do?
Amb Ashok Sajjanhar Article

Introduction
In one of its last acts before demitting office, the Trump administration declaredthat China was engaged in perpetrating genocide against the minority Uighurs and other Muslim groups in East Turkestan (Xinjiang). Secretary of....

February 12, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , China , Chinese Communist Party , genocide , Human Rights , Forced Labour , Antony Blinken , Han people , Winter Olympics 2022
Narrative of an Aggressive Russia Needs to be Countered
Amb Skand Ranjan Tayal Article

In the midst of shifting global strategic equations, the Biden administration would do well to have a fresh look and properly prioritize the present and future challenges to US interests, power and influence. In the emerging order, a candid dialogue ....

February 10, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , Russia , Article , India , US , China , NATO , Ukraine , Biden , Crimea
Rare Earth: Has US Lost the Technology Battle Against China?

“A Chinese company bought Magnequench,” “Not only did the jobs go to China, but so did the intellectual property and the technological know-how to make those magnets…. I’m not comfortable with the fact that we now have to buy magnets for ou....

February 10, 2021 Economic Studies , Technological and Scientific Studies , US , China , Rare Earth Elements , Mining , WTO Dispute
Assessment: Outcome of Vietnam’s 13th National Party Congress
Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF Commentary

Vietnam’s 13th National Party Congress concluded on 31 January two days earlier than planned for with a change in the leadership matrix and after approving the developmental plans. Vietnam’s political guidance and governance is based on a quartet....

February 08, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Commentary , India , US , China , COVID-19 , Pham Minh Chinh , Nguyen Phu Trong , Xuan Phuc.
Biden’s Foreign Policy Priorities: Implications for India
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

President Biden’s 4th February speech1 at the State Department was designed to reassure Americans and signal to the world that “America is back” to resume the global leadership. Biden has emphasised re-engagement with the world with ....

February 07, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , Commentary , India , China , Indo-Pacific , Biden State Deptt. Speech , Competitors , Summit of democracies
Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: December 2020
Naval Jagota

In December four expert group discussions and one conference on Taiwan were organized by the Vivekananda International Foundation through webinar on events and topics extending from India’s neighbourhood to West Asia to China. Each of the members o....

January 21, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Pakistan , China , Indo-Pacific , West Asia , Afghanistan peace process , COVID-19 pandemic , Neighbourhood , India-Taiwan Relations , Biden Administration , Pakistan in West Asia , Biden Presidency
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