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Compulsions behind Japan Arming Itself
December 17 , 2021 Prof Rajaram Panda
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Japan’s security posture seems to be heading for a dramatic overhaul as it feels compelled to respond to the emerging challenges in the altered security environment in its neighbourhood. China’s bellige...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : artificial intelligence , ASEAN , AUKUS , Cyber Security , defence spending , Fumio Kishida , Maritime Security , North Korean threats , sharing security burden , shinzo abe , Taiwan as flashpoint

Understanding Indian Heritage: Shedding the Colonial Past
December 15 , 2021 Rishika Dhumal
Commentary Views: 6230
The Indian subcontinent was largely colonised by the British Empire for almost two centuries and an official establishment for archaeology was introduced by Alexander Cunningham, a British army engineer...

Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : archaeology , Post-colonialism , Rouletted Ware

उत्कृष्ट होता सोशल मीडिया : विवादों के बीच फेसबुक से मेटा तक
December 15 , 2021 Debopama Bhattacharya
Article Views: 5187
अक्टूबर महीना सोशल मीडिया के दिग्गज फेसबुक एवं उसके व्हाट्सएप, इंस्टाग्राम और मैसेंजर सहित परिवार के लिए अच्छा समाचार नहीं था। 4 अक्टूबर को जब इसकी गंभीर आलोचना हुई तो फ्रांसेस हौगेन नाम की एक व्हिसलब्ल...

Technological and Scientific Studies

Tags : Hindi , कृत्रिम बुद्धिमत्ता। प्रौद्योगिकी। सोशल मीडिया। साइबर स्पेस। फेसबुक। साइबर सुरक्षा। मेटावर्स। डेटा प्राइवेसी।

Bangladesh- Journey of Fifty Years
December 14 , 2021 Dr Sreeradha Datta
Commentary Views: 5979
16 December 1971 is a historic day for Bangladesh. This day has been celebrated as the Victory Day to mark the defeat of the Pakistani forces and its emergence as an independent Bangladesh. This year is...

Bangladesh, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : achievements , Bangladesh , economy , Sheikh Hasina , Victory Day

The Re-election of Gambian President Raises Hope for Justice
December 13 , 2021 Samir Bhattacharya
Article Views: 6013
On 4th December 2021, The Gambia, the smallest country in mainland Africa, held its presidential election. The present election can be viewed as a strong statement in support of successful transition to...

Africa, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Adama Barrow , African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights , Banjul Charter , Coalition , coup , democracy , ECOWAS , election , Gambia , Gandhi , Human Rights , India Africa Forum Summit , India Gambia Relations , Jammeh , Marbles , Myanmar , Rohingya , Term limits

The external dimensions of India-Russia relations
December 10 , 2021 Amb P S Raghavan, Distinguished Fellow, VIF
Article Views: 6552
In the two decades since India and Russia declared a new strategic partnership, the global geopolitical landscape has undergone major transformations. While the partnership retains a strong strategic co...

Russia, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Prime Minister Narendra Modi , Russia-India Relations , Russian President Vladimir Putin

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