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Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s War Aims – A No Go
May 7 , 2024 Lt Gen (Dr) V K Saxena (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, VSM
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Prime Minister’s War Aims
Even before the blood-stains could dry up in the bloody massacre by Hamas, turning the Super Nova Music Festival and other places in Southern Israel into a nightmare of merciless bloodshed, death and wanton destruction, Prime Minister Netanyahu announced his two war aims.

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Israel Hamas war , Netanyahu’s war aims

Tensions Show in US-China Ties During Blinken’s Visit
May 6 , 2024 Jayadeva Ranade
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US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken's three day (April 24-26) visit to Shanghai and Beijing was an apparent attempt to arrest the slide in relations and simultaneously make clear the US 'red lines'. S...

China, US, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Blinken , CCP , China , Dong Jun , Janet Yellen , Taiwan , Wang Yi

India's Civilizational Marvels
May 3 , 2024 Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF
Positive Bharat Views: 1806
Goa’s Aguad Port and Jail Complex in Sinquerim have been in the limelight since April 2024 for hosting an exhibition showcasing India’s ancient couture, India’s epic tales and historical narratives, an...

Governance and Political Studies, Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : Cultural Heritage , Goa Aguad Port , India civilisation , Indian Manuscripts , Jail Complex , National Museum , Positive Bharat

Key Developments and Changes in India’s Approach towards Africa (2014 - 2024)
May 2 , 2024 Amb Rajiv Bhatia
Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy Views: 1916
Introduction
Foreign policy, as an instrument to promote national interest, is a continuing and dynamic – not static – phenomenon, displaying a subtle blend of continuity and change.

Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy, Africa, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Africa , COVID-19 , G20 presidency , India , India- Africa Summit , PM Modi , Voice of Global South Summits

Arshia Goswami: Bharat’s Youngest Weightlifter Defying Gravity of Expectation
May 1 , 2024 Anurag Sharma, Associate Fellow, VIF
Positive Bharat Views: 3036
बलेन लापेकस्तिठति बलमुपास्वेति | - Chhandogya Upanishad (7.8.1) {English Translation: “The world's existence is dependent on Strength. Be devoted to Strength”}

Governance and Political Studies

Tags : Arshia , Arshiya , BenchPress , Bharat , Deadlift , Fitness , Haryana , Panchkula , Positive Bharat , Weightlifting

Key Changes in India’s Approach Towards West Asia over the Last ten Years: From Link West to Act West
April 30 , 2024 Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF
Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy Views: 2085
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over the reins of India in 2014, there were some concerns within the Arab and the Muslim world that India’s foreign policy will tilt towards Israel at the expense ...

Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy, West Asia

Tags : China , GCC , I2U2 , IMEC , India , Israel , OIC , Red Sea , West Asia

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