Commentaries & Articles
Global Situation and Challenges Ahead in 2024
While it is difficult to predict the future, one can be reasonably sure that the forces of change unleashed in the last few years will continue to intensify and create unexpected situations. Black swan ...
Sri Lanka: Is the Worst Over?
Sri Lanka is in the process of economic recovery after the Island nation was hit by a severe economic crisis in 2022—the worst since its independence— resulting from poor governance, mismanagement, weak...
राजनयिक सफलता: नेपाल के साथ सहयोग के नए दौर की शुरुआत
भारतीय विदेश मंत्री एस. जयशंकर दो-दिवसीय नेपाल यात्रा हेतु 4 जनवरी को काठमांडू पहुंचे। वह मुख्य रूप से भारत-नेपाल संयुक्त आयोग की सातवीं बैठक की सह-अध्यक्षता करने हेतु नेपाल गए थे। आयोग की बैठक के साथ ...
Analysing Developments and Trends in Southeast Asia 2023
Introduction
As the world closed in 2023 and entered 2024, there are several indicators based on the past events that the Southeast Asian region is likely to witness many tumultuous developments. Around the world, Southeast Asia included, a host of elections shall be seen
स्वामी जी का कर्मयोगः कर्म का मार्गदर्शक
स्वामी विवेकानंद की 162वीं जयंती पर, हम उन्हें समस्त भारत के, खास कर युवाओं के लिए, एक महानतम प्रतीक के रूप में याद करते हैं। उनकी जयंती देश में राष्ट्रीय युवा दिवस के रूप में मनाई जाती है। वे मानवता के...
Bangladesh Elections and its Aftermath
Bangladesh’s elections have just been held on January 7. As anticipated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has returned back to power with a large majority. With this she starts her fifth term in office, the ...
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Neighbourhood News
August 7, 2024
Neighborhood News Digest- 07 August 2024

Afghanistan Ministry Disputes IOM Migration Figures, Highlights High Return Rates- Tolo News The Ministry of Refugees and...

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Africa Now
July 17, 2024
Africa Now (1-15 July, 2024)

Overview The African continent is going through notable developments, these majorly pertain to the political transitions,...

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Defense, National Security and Terrorism, VIF Alerts
July 18, 2024
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01-15 July 2024)

Defence Indian Army Departs for India-Thailand Exercise Maitree. India-Mongolia Joint Military Exercise Nomadic Elephant...

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Eurasia News Digest
July 31, 2024
Eurasia News Digest (16-31 July, 2024)

Russia & Central Asia Tajikistan Commences Export of Mineral Fertilizers to Afghanistan Tajikistan has begun to export...

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VIF Cyber Review
July 10, 2024
Cyber Review-June 2024

National Estonia is looking to partner with Bharat to strengthen its cyber security infrastructure. According to government...

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Myanmar Round Up
July 8, 2024
Myanmar Round Up: June 2024

June 2024 has been a tumultuous month for Myanmar, marked by significant military operations, escalating conflicts, and a...

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West Asia Round Up
July 16, 2024
West Asia Roundup: June 2024

Abstract Israel-Hamas war ceaselessly continued in the 9th month wreaking havoc and enhanced chances of further escalation...

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Global Developments And Analysis: Weekly Monitor
July 22, 2024
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (08-14 July 2024)

Economic China set for third plenum that could prove a ‘defining moment’ of Xi Jinping era China’s ruling Communist Party...

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Science and Technology
July 22, 2024
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (1-15 July 2024), Issue 41

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Setting up Testing Facilities in UAS and Electronic Warfare GRSE Accelerated...

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US Insights
June 6, 2024
US- Insights - May 2024

India-US Relations How India-US relations could change after the 2024 elections This year the US and India are both holding...

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Culture & Civilisation
August 2, 2024
Cultural and Civilisational Digest: July-2024

Potsherds adorned with fish motifs; copper objects excavated from Tamil Nadu's Keeladi- Deccan Herald In the previous week,...

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Multilateralism Digest
June 3, 2024
Multilateralism Digest: May 2024-Issue 5

I. India in the UN Indian inputs for a substantial Summit of the Future India contributes to CTTF India chairs Committee A...

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China Digest
June 5, 2023
China Digest (16-31 May 2023)

India-China Relations It is learnt that China objected to the proposal from India to add Abdul Rauf of the JeM to the UN...

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