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Introduction Russia’s relationship with West has been on a downward trajectory for a very long period of time. It is under this pretext that an eminent discourse of ‘A New Cold War’ has emerged in the official and academic c....

October 17, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , Russia , US , Russia , Trump , New Cold War , Asia pivot , geo-politics in Asia , Edward Lucas , Putin

What to expect from the 19th Congress of the Communist Party of China?

Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF

At the forthcoming Chinese Communist Party Congress in Beijing on 18^th October, 2017, President Xi is set to enter the hall of fame of Chinese leaders alongside Mao and Deng. This was indicated in a party communique issued on October 14, 2....

October 16, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , China , Sino-Indian relations , Chinese Party Congress , Xi’s core leadership , 19th Congress of the Communist Party of China , Congress Party , CMC , President X

Trump ‘Decertifies’ Iran: What Next?

Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF

In a hard hitting speech on Friday the 13 October, 2017, President Trump announced that he would not certify to the Congress that the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA) signed with Iran is in US’ national security interest. He accused Iran ....

October 15, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , US , national security , Iran nuclear deal , President Trump , Iran , US decertification , sanctions , Islam

President of India Embarks His First Foreign Trip to Africa

Dr Neha Sinha

The African Connection At a time when India is trying to build its presence in Africa, President Ram Nath Kovind’s first foreign trip to Africa acquires special attention. The President of India was on a four day state visit to ....

October 14, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Ethiopia , Djibouti , President of India , state visit

70th Anniversary of Russia-India Relations: New Horizons of Privileged Partnership (VIF-RIAC Joint Paper)

(VIF-RIAC Joint Paper)

India had an enduring friendship with the Soviet Union during much of the Cold War. The two countries built a strong strategic, military, economic and diplomatic relations that culminated in the Indo-Soviet Treaty of Peace, Friendship and Cooperatio....

October 14, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy , Russia-India Relations , VIF-RIAC

नियंत्रण रेखा विरोधाभास

Commodore Somen Banerjee

डोकलम में भारत और चीन की फौजों के बीच ढाई महीने से भी अधिक समय तक तनावपूर्ण टकराव की स्थिति रही औ�....

October 12, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , China , डोकलम टकराव , तनावपूर्ण नियंत्रण रेखा , क्षेत्रीय स्थिरता , Bhutan , Doklam Paradox , Doklam Issue

Terror Strikes Europe: Testing Time for EU’s Collective Security

C D Sahay

Even though Daesh has been facing serious setbacks in Iraq and Syria with its major strongholds getting demolished by the security forces, the month of August 2017 did not bring the expected joy across European cities. Three cities in Europe ....

October 04, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy , Europe , Terrorism , Europe , collective security

The Impact of China’s “One Belt, One Road” Strategy on Political, Military and Economic Situations in the Asia Pacific Region

Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF

Retrospect When one talks about Silk Road it conjures up visions of traders and caravans travelling from Occident to the Orient and vice versa. There have been many versions of silk roads which have been used by both traders and ....

September 27, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , OBOR , Asia Pacific Region , Economic Situations

The Doklam Paradox

Commodore Somen Banerjee

Indian and Chinese troops were engaged in a tense standoff for over two and a half months at Doklam till its resolution on 28^th Aug 17. The standoff was particularly marked by shrill and condescending voices from Chinese State run media. I....

September 21, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , India , China , Bhutan , BRICS , Doklam , 9th BRICS Summit , regional stability , USA , Law Warfare

Territorial Grab vs Affirmation of the Eternal ‘Wisdom of China’

Lt Gen Gautam Banerjee, Editor, VIF

“A phenomenon noticeable throughout history regardless of place or period is the pursuit by governments of policies contrary to their own interests” - Anonymous. ‘Wisdom of China’: Hoary and Sublime....

September 20, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Wisdom of China , Chinese stratagem , assertiveness