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Changing American Perspective on Quad from Trump to Biden
Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

“Whoever commands the sea, commands the trade; whoever commands the trade of the world commands the riches of the world, and consequently the world itself.” -Sir Walter Raleigh, 17th Century
It is still too early in....

March 23, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , Commentary , India , China , Russia , South China Sea , Australia , Trump , Japan , Obama , ASEAN Centrality , Biden , East China Sea
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
Vietnam’s 13th National Party Congress Concludes with a Positive Outlook for the Future
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

The 13th National Party Congress of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) chaired by the National Assembly Chairwoman Nguyen Thi Ngan wrapped up in Hanoi two days ahead of schedule after eight working days amid sudden surge in the coronavirus since th....

February 11, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , South China Sea , Coronavirus , Nguyen Phu Trong , Party Congress , Pranay Verma , Nguyen Thi Ngan , economic blueprint , Foxconn Technology Co Ltd , Samsung Electronics Co and Intel Corp
Vietnam’s Thirteenth National Party Congress: Agenda, Achievements and Expectations
Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF Commentary

Vietnam is holding its 13th National Party Congress from January 25 to 02 February, 2021. While the party congress is going to decide about the new leadership and also look for possible future blueprint to evolve as a middle power and develop relatio....

January 30, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , India , ASEAN , UNSC , South China Sea , COVID-19 , UNCLOS 1982 , Doi Moi reforms , development plans
Yearend Assessment of Vietnam’s Chairmanship of ASEAN in 2020
Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF Article

Vietnam took over the chairmanship of ASEAN in November 2019, and outlined that the objective of the next year of ASEAN meetings would be on ‘cohesiveness and responsive attitude’. This was meant to bring about better understanding within the ASE....

December 26, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , South China Sea , ASEAN Summit , Covid , COC , AOIP , community building , UNCLOS 1982
Assessing Pompeo’s Five-nation Asian Visit
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

In a rather unusual diplomatic move a week ahead of the important Presidential elections in the United States on 3 November and amid the raging pandemic on a global scale, the US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo decided to undertake a five-country tour....

November 07, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , China’s assertiveness , South China Sea , Bay of Bengal , Maritime Security , Indian Ocean , COMCASA , 2+2 Dialogue , LEMOA , BECA , Pompeo , Gotabaya Rajapaksa , Nguyen Xuan Phuc , Pham Binh Minh , Malabar naval exercises
Australia joining the Malabar exercises will strengthen the Quad
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

In a landmark decision, India has invited the Australian Navy to join the Malabar naval exercises 2020. India’s invitation comes on the heels of the Tokyo meeting of the foreign ministers of the Quadrilateral (Quad) grouping comprising of India, th....

October 29, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , China , QUAD , South China Sea , Australia , Japan , NATO , Malabar exercises
How the Sabah Dispute Challenges ASEAN’s Regional Security Vision
Amb Gurjit Singh Article

The issue of Sabah or North Borneo, as it was known till 19631, was brushed under a legal carpet of convenience ever since the Malaysian Federation was formed. Sabah lies on the island of Borneo, the world’s third largest island astride ....

October 22, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , ASEAN , South China Sea , Philippines , Borneo , ICJ , Malaysia , PCA , Sabah , Sulu Islands , Treaty of Amity and Cooperation
Japan- Vietnam Security Matrix in the Indo-Pacific Region
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

The security scenario centring in the much contested South China Sea continues to be grimmer because of China’s expansionist designs and expanding maritime claims, converting this part of the ocean into the most dangerous hotspot. In its intimidati....

October 19, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , China , Article , China , ASEAN , Indo-Pacific , QUAD , South China Sea , Philippines , Indonesia , Wang Yi , defence sale , Yoshide Suga
Addressing the China Challenge
Amb Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF Article

(This is a modified version of the talk delivered by Mr. Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF at the Panchnad Research Institute recently)
I propose to dwell essentially on three issues namely the nature and gravity of this challenge, it....

September 22, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , Pakistan , China , South China Sea , Taiwan , CPEC , PLA , COVID-19 , WTO , LAC , Tibet , Galwan valley , CBMs , Pangong Tso , Wang Yi , data theft , Sino-US , Sinkiang
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