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Canada-based Khalistani Elements: A Continuing Concern for Bharat
October 30 , 2023 Anurag Sharma, Senior Research Associate, VIF
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धर्मं चर। धर्मान्न प्रमदितव्यम्। - तैत्तिरीय उपनिषद् 1.11 [English Translation: Practice righteousness (Dharma). Do not swerve from righteousness (Dharma). Source: Taittiriya Upanishad 1.11]

National Security and Strategic Studies, Terrorism

Tags : Bharat , Canada , India , Khalistan , Khalistani , LeT , Nijjar , Pakistan , Punjab , Referendum , Terrorism

Does Intelligence Always Fail-Invariably?
October 27 , 2023 Col Pradeep Jaidka (Retd.)
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Since their inception, humans have been interested in knowing about the adversary. Examples abound in history. The blind king’s desire to know events in Kurukshetra; Moses tasking his 12 spies before se...

National Security and Strategic Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Gaza , Hamas , Intelligence failure , Israel

Hamas Attack on Israel: A Tough Road Ahead
October 26 , 2023 Sunil Yadav
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The surprise and audacious attack by Hamas on Israel from the Gaza Strip on 07 Oct 23 has drawn parallels with the 9/11 terror attacks on United States in terms of surprise, shock action and casualties....

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Gaza , Hamas , Humanitarian Crisis , India , Iran , Israel , Palestine , UN , US

Questionable Stance of Cambodia’s Policy on China as Manet attends 3rd BRI Forum Meeting in Beijing
October 25 , 2023 Prof Rajaram Panda
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Cambodia’s cosiness with China is a matter of worry for the ASEAN grouping. Cambodia pursued a pro-China policy during the outgoing rule of Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-serving Prime Ministers an...

China, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : ASEAN , ASEAN Centrality , BRI , CRCC , Digital economy , Malacca Strait , Maritime Security , naval drill idea , Ream Naval Base

Tragedies with the Nepalese in the Israel-Hamas War
October 21 , 2023 Prof Hari Bansh Jha
Commentary Views: 5165
The Nepalese nationals suffered unprecedented casualties during the recent surprise attack by the Islamist Hamas group of Palestine on the soil of Israel on October 7.

Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : Gaza Strip , Israel-Hamas conflict , Nepal , Nepalese causalities

Indonesia’s Presidency of ASEAN: Approach to Crisis in Myanmar
October 20 , 2023 Dr Cchavi Vasisht
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Indonesia is holding the presidency of ASEAN for 2023 during which Indonesia has hosted a series of meetings in July and September. Through various statements, ASEAN has emphasised on the common and sha...

Myanmar, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : ASEAN , FPC , Military Coup , NUG , United Nations

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