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Budget: Economics prevails over politics
August 5 , 2024 S Gurumurthy, Chairman, VIF
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The recent collapse of the global supply chains that threatened to integrate the world without borders, have left economists and statesmen bewildered.

Economic Studies, Governance and Political Studies

Tags : Politics Nirmala Sitharaman Economics

Quota Reform Movement in Bangladesh: A Deep Dive into Its Origin and Impact
August 2 , 2024 Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF
Article Views: 2798
Introduction
In recent weeks, Bangladesh has witnessed the outbreak of massive protests and demonstrations,

Bangladesh, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : Awami League , Bangladesh , BNP , economy , freedom Fighters Quota , Inflation , Nine Point Demand. , Political Violence , Quota Reform Movement , Razakar

India’s Role in the Conservation of Cultural Heritage in Southeast Asia
July 30 , 2024 Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF
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India, as a civilisational state, firmly believes in the preservation of global heritage for future generations. Along with the conservation of heritage sites within the country, India has also been sup...

Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : Ananda Temple , Angkor Wat temple , Archaeological Survey of India , Bagan , Cambodia , Cultural Heritage , Khmer Art , Laos , Mỹ Sơn , Myanmar , Preah Vihear temple , Restoration , Ta Prohm temple , Vat Phou temple. , Viet Nam , World Heritage Site

Indian Army’s Transformation: The Dilemma between Qualitative and Quantitative Transition
July 29 , 2024 Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF
Article Views: 1679
A lot has been written of Indian Military’s ongoing modernisation and transformation, both terms used interchangeably. Truth is these terms differ in their purpose and impact, magnitude and scope. Mili...

National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence

Tags : Army Modernisation , EW , ISR , military transformation , Operational readiness , PLA , Satellite , system destruction

The Persistent Struggle for Land Rights in Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan: Battling the Menace of the Land Mafia
July 26 , 2024 Neelapu Shanti
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Nestled amidst the towering peaks and serene valleys of Pakistan-Occupied Gilgit-Baltistan (PoGB), a stark narrative unfolds—a tale of communities battling against the relentless manoeuvres of the land ...

National Security and Strategic Studies

Tags : China , CPEC , Gilgit Baltistan , land rights , Pakistan , Protests

The significance of PM Modi's Visit to Russia
July 25 , 2024 Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF
Article Views: 1627
Background
On July 8th and 9th, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, visited Moscow to participate in the 22nd India-Russia Summit with President Putin. The summit was a significant event in global geopolitics

Russia, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Arctic , Chennai-Vladivostok , India-Russia Summit , INSTC , Make in India , Northern Sea Route

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