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Close Encounters or Smoke and Mirrors? Lights of Transparency and Shadows of Legitimacy in New Jersey's Sky
January 17 , 2025 Dr Julien Paret
Commentary Views: 31
In recent weeks, public discourse about extraterrestrial politics within the broader framework of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs)—commonly referred to as Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs)—has sudd...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Aliens , Extraterrestrials , ISRO , Russia , Star Trek , US

Europe in Transition: Key Developments of 2024 and Prospects for 2025
January 17 , 2025 Shreya Sinha, Research Associate, VIF
Article Views: 35
Trends in 2024
In 2024, Europe found itself navigating a landscape defined by profound geopolitical, economic, and political shifts.

Europe, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : CBAM , Europe , France , Germany , India-EU FTA , Indo-Pacific , NATO , Poland , Russia-Ukraine , Trump , UK

Myanmar's Evolving Landscape: Annual Review 2024 and Policy Prescriptions for 2025
January 17 , 2025 Dr Cchavi Vasisht
Article Views: 36
The ongoing conflict in Myanmar is becoming increasingly complex, with concerns that it may 'risk becoming a forgotten crisis’ warned Julie Bishop, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Myanmar....

Myanmar, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : ASEAN , China-Myanmar , Civil war , EAOs , FRM , India-Myanmar , NUG

Developments in India in the Field of Culture in 2024
January 16 , 2025 Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF
Article Views: 66
India witnessed several major developments in the field of culture in the year 2024. Major discoveries were made through archaeological excavations in different parts of India. Several ongoing research ...

Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : Ahom Dynasty , Archaeological Survey of India , Ayodhya , Buddhism , Charaideo Moidams , Keeladi , Nalanda , Rakhigarhi , Ram Mandir , Relics of Lord Buddha , Repatriation of Cultural Property , UNESCO World Heritage site

Correcting the Indian Media Narrative on Nepal’s Pro-China Posture
January 16 , 2025 Dr Sudan Kumar Oli Saurav Raj Pant
Commentary Views: 95
Nepal is a sovereign country, and promoting and expanding its foreign relations fall under its sole rights. However, such extensions and promotions should not harm its immediate neighbours, India and Ch...

Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : BRI , China , India , KP Oli , Nepal

Another Take on India-China Economic Cooperation
January 15 , 2025 Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF
Article Views: 70
“We are clear that the maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas is a pre-requisite for the development of our ties.” - Dr S. Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha (04 December 2024)

China, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Critical Technology Tracker , Economic Survey , Galwan , GVC , Pharmaceuticals , Press Note 3 , trade imbalance

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