Articles

Future Politico-diplomatic Initiatives with China and the Border Dispute

Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

The phase of intense politico-diplomatic relationship between India and China got over in May 2020, having lasted nearly thirty years plus. Of the guiding mantras of diplomacy and deterrence, the former was centre-stage, and the latter was underplaye....

July 03, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , India , China , PLA , Aksai Chin , Trade Deficit , LAC , Corps Commanders level talks , patrol clashes

Playing with Fire: Future of Israel-Hamas & Hezbollah Conflict

Lt Gen (Dr) V K Saxena (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, VSM Article

Building the Perspective

This work is a sequel to the author’s previous work titled ‘Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s War Aims a NO GO’.^[1] While the said....

July 02, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Israel –Hamas war , Israel-Hezbollah conflict , Israel-Lebanon war

Repatriation of Artefacts Under PM Narendra Modi’s Leadership

Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

Have you ever imagined how a graceful bronze image of Nataraja, crafted in the 11th century CE under the Chola rulers for temples in Tamil Nadu, ended up in North American or European museums? Well, the short answer to that is colonialism, war crimes....

July 01, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , 1972 , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy , Indian artefacts , Indian cultural heritage , Nataraja , Goddess Pratyangira , Mahishasuramardini idol , Uma Parameshwari idol , Antiquities and Art Treasure Act , National Gallery of Australia

Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: May 2024

Anurag Bisen, Senior Fellow, VIF

During the month, the VIF Pakistan Experts Group discussed critical issues shaping Pakistan's current landscape. The session focussed on Pakistan's political outlook, noting the dominant role of the military following the marginalisation of former Pr....

June 28, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Pakistan , artificial intelligence , Taiwan , sustainable development , China West Asia Relations

India and the South China Sea: Upscaling Maritime Diplomacy

Araudra Singh

… India’s significant stakes are expected to increase in future … regional expectations for a more proactive strategic engagement by New Delhi … China’s dramatically expanding naval forays in the IOR threatens India’s primacy in its prime....

June 25, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific

How Critical are the Critical Minerals for Central Asia?

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

Why are Critical Minerals Important?

Critical minerals, with their unique and irreplaceable properties, are vital to modern technologies, industries, and national security. Their designation as critical stems from these properties but als....

June 25, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , China , BRI , C5+1 , clean energy , critical minerals , Rare Earth Minerals , Green energy , US-Central Asia

Geopolitics of Eurasia and its Strategic Significance for India

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

… Eurasia has assumed greater geopolitical importance … facilitating connectivity and boosting trade and investments are two major requirements … India needs to improve regional engagements and strike an optimal balance between continental and ....

June 21, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , INSTC , Defining Eurasia , Indo Eurasia relations , Strategic significance of Eurasian Countries , Central Asia-Eurasia politics , outreach to Eurasia Central Asia

India’s Energy Diplomacy: 10 Years of Modi Government

Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

India’s GDP was a little over USD 2 trillion in 2014. ^[1] That has grown to USD 3.7 trillion currently. This near doubling of the GDP in ten years of the Modi government has al....

June 19, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Energy Security , Russia Ukraine war , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy , Energy Diplomacy , ONGC Videsh Limited , Prototype Fast Breeder Reactor , Atomic Energy Act , India’s Civil Liability for Nuclear Damage Act , Hydroelectricity

2001 Bonn Afghan Conference - 2024 Swiss Ukraine Peace Summit Lessons For India

Amb Asoke Mukerji, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

"India's position has been vindicated," Ambassador Asoke Mukerji, India's Former Permanent Representative to the UN says on 'The Gist'. That's because 14 out of the 100 participants of the 'Summit on Peace in Ukraine' in Switzerland similarly dissoci....

June 18, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , India , Russia , Ukraine , Afghan Conference , Pathtopeace