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Uncertain Winds: Trends in West Asia in 2024
January 31 , 2024 Dr Hirak Jyoti Das
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Israel-Hamas Conflict
On 7 October, Hamas’ military wing, Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades backed by Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s (PIJ) Al-Quds Brigades executed a multi-domain ‘shock and awe campaign’, ‘Operation Al Aqsa Flood’ in southern Israel through simultaneous land and sea infiltration and rocket barrages.

West Asia, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : China , Civil wars , Iran , Israel , Palestine , Russia , US

Taliban Interim Administration: A Review of its Regional Engagements in 2023
January 30 , 2024 Dr Angana Kotokey, Research Associate, VIF
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Introduction
The year 2023 marks the second anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul. After more than two years of the takeover, Afghanistan is still in the middle of a deep humanitarian crisis and a grappling economy amidst political uncertainties since mid-2021.

Afghanistan, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : China , Iran , Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan , Pakistan , Taliban

Three Years of Military Rule in Myanmar: Looking Back at 2023 and Navigating the Uncertainties of 2024
January 29 , 2024 Dr Cchavi Vasisht
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Myanmar's current state is marked by intense complexity and instability, with continued conflicts, widespread displacement, economic difficulties, and humanitarian issues. Since Operation 1027, the mili...

Myanmar, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : ASEAN , Elections Airstrikes , Military Coup , Military Rule in Myanmar , NUG , PDFs , sanctions , United Nations , US

Cyber Propaganda and Disinformation Operations in the Hamas Israel War
January 25 , 2024 Col Pradeep Jaidka (Retd.)
Article Views: 2439
Harnessing prevailing technologies give boost to war waging efforts. The present digital environment, has introduced a new dimension in modern warfare – that of cyber operations. This has multiple effec...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Cyber propaganda , Hamas , information operations , Israel

Taiwan’s Election in 2024 and What to Expect Beyond
January 25 , 2024 Dr Chienyu Shih
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Taiwan's just-concluded presidential and legislative elections establish the legitimacy of the government for the next four years and give them a mandate to implement new policies. Democratic Progressiv...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Beijing , DPP , KMT , Lai Ching-te , Legislative Yuan , TPP

Global Situation and Challenges Ahead in 2024
January 24 , 2024 Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF
Article Views: 2012
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 ...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : China , Hamas , Iran , Israel , Korea , Pakistan , Russia , Taiwan , Ukraine

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