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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
Russo-Ukraine Conflict: Some Inferences on Air and Air Defence Aspects
Lt Gen (Dr) V K Saxena (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, VSM Article

February 2022 to June 2024 and counting, that is over two and four months for which a bloody war is raging between Ukraine and Russia with no signs of ebb in the near future. [1]....

June 17, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Ukraine , Russo Ukraine conflict , air and air defence war in Ukraine
A MEGA response to MAGA
Amb P S Raghavan, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Macron wants to Make Europe Great Again, borrowing from Trumpian MAGA ideas and protectionist Bidenomics. The Euro polls may influence this process. In about a week, elections will determine the complexion of a new European parliament. They would ....

June 15, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Donald Trump , USA , European Union , Joe Biden , France , Emmanuel Macron , European Parliament elections
The People’s Liberation Army’s New Information Support Force
Jayadeva Ranade Article

On April 19, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced that a new People's Liberation Army (PLA) Information Support Force had been established. At the same time, he announced establishment of the PLA Aerospace Support Force and PLA Cyberspace Support F....

June 12, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , NPC , CMC , PLA , Information Warfare , civil military fusion , Gen Dong Jun , Electronic warfare , Aerospace Support Force , Cyberspace Support Force , Information Support Force , Joint Logistics Support Force , Tibet Military District
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