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China’s Poaching Style of Conducting Diplomacy
February 1 , 2024 Prof Rajaram Panda
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Beijing seems to be determined to strangulate Taiwan as barely 48 hours after the presidential elections in which the pro-sovereignty leaning returned the Democratic Progressive Party candidate William Lai Ching-te, whose stance has irked Beijing.

China, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Chinese elements , cross-strait relations , DPP , KMT , New Southbound Policy , One-China policy , poaching of allies , switching allegiance

Uncertain Winds: Trends in West Asia in 2024
January 31 , 2024 Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF
Article Views: 878
Israel-Hamas Conflict
On 7 October, Hamas’ military wing, Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades backed by Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s (PIJ) Al-Quds Brigades executed a multi-domain ‘shock and awe campaign’, ‘Operation Al Aqsa Flood’ in southern Israel through simultaneous land and sea infiltration and rocket barrages.

West Asia, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : China , Civil wars , Iran , Israel , Palestine , Russia , US

Taliban Interim Administration: A Review of its Regional Engagements in 2023
January 30 , 2024 Dr Angana Kotokey, Research Associate, VIF
Article Views: 857
Introduction
The year 2023 marks the second anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul. After more than two years of the takeover, Afghanistan is still in the middle of a deep humanitarian crisis and a grappling economy amidst political uncertainties since mid-2021.

Afghanistan, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : China , Iran , Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan , Pakistan , Taliban

Three Years of Military Rule in Myanmar: Looking Back at 2023 and Navigating the Uncertainties of 2024
January 29 , 2024 Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF
Article Views: 827
Myanmar's current state is marked by intense complexity and instability, with continued conflicts, widespread displacement, economic difficulties, and humanitarian issues. Since Operation 1027, the mili...

Myanmar, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : ASEAN , Elections Airstrikes , Military Coup , Military Rule in Myanmar , NUG , PDFs , sanctions , United Nations , US

Cyber Propaganda and Disinformation Operations in the Hamas Israel War
January 25 , 2024 Col Pradeep Jaidka (Retd.)
Article Views: 938
Harnessing prevailing technologies give boost to war waging efforts. The present digital environment, has introduced a new dimension in modern warfare – that of cyber operations. This has multiple effec...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Cyber propaganda , Hamas , information operations , Israel

Taiwan’s Election in 2024 and What to Expect Beyond
January 25 , 2024 Dr Chienyu Shih
Commentary Views: 812
Taiwan's just-concluded presidential and legislative elections establish the legitimacy of the government for the next four years and give them a mandate to implement new policies. Democratic Progressiv...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Beijing , DPP , KMT , Lai Ching-te , Legislative Yuan , TPP

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