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President’s Warning Shot – Voters Must Take Heed
January 27 , 2014 Dr A Surya Prakash
Views: 3333
The Indian President’s speech on occasions like the Independence Day and the Republic Day is seen by people as something of a ritual that the Rashtrapati performs year after year. This is so because wha...

Governance and Political Studies

Japan’s New Defence Guidelines and India
January 20 , 2014 Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF
Views: 3856
As part of ongoing efforts to further strengthen Indo-Japan relations, Japanese Defence Minister Itsunori Onodera visited India in early January to discuss cementing of military ties. The visit comes cl...

Indo-Pacific, International Relations and Diplomacy

Afghanistan: Can India and Pakistan work Together?
January 15 , 2014 Lt General R K Sawhney, PVSM, AVSM, Centre Head & Senior Fellow, National Security and Strategic Studies & Internal Security Studies, VIF Sushant Sareen
Views: 5874
With the US drawdown (perhaps even complete withdrawal) from Afghanistan looming large over the horizon, there is growing pessimism (a lot of it unwarranted) over the prospect of the Afghan state’s abil...

Afghanistan, Pakistan, Neighbourhood Studies

2014: A Challenging Year for Indian Foreign Policy
January 10 , 2014 Amb Kanwal Sibal
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Our major foreign policy challenges are enduring and no dramatic change in our security environment is likely in 2014. Relations with Pakistan could actually worsen. Nawaz Sharif is focusing on Kashmir,...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Afghanistan: Security Trends and Implications for India
December 26 , 2013 Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF
Views: 6874
The events in Afghanistan seem to be turning a full circle. ‘Operation Enduring Freedom’ that commenced in the aftermath of September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks is drawing to a close and plans are afoot...

Afghanistan, Neighbourhood Studies

India-China Relations: Mutual Concerns
December 23 , 2013 Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
Views: 2809
In the Indian perception, there are several major areas of concern that are limiting the growth of the bilateral relationship. The foremost among these is the unresolved territorial and boundary dispute...

China, International Relations and Diplomacy

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November 28, 2024
Neighborhood News Digest - 28 November 2024

Afghanistan Kremlin: Removing Islamic Emirate from Banned List Requires Formal Process-Tolo News The Kremlin clarified that...

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Internal Security Monitor
November 18, 2024
Internal Security Monitor, Vol 1, No 2

Prime Minister Narendra Modi cautioned potential victims against the ‘dangerous game’ of ‘digital arrest’. He said there was...

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Africa Now
October 22, 2024
Africa Now (1-15 October, 2024)

OVERVIEW As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, the African continent is increasingly recognized for its...

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Defense, National Security and Terrorism, VIF Alerts
November 18, 2024
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-31 October 2024)

Defence Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Leaves Bahrain INS Shardul Visits Dubai Indian Navy – Royal Navy of Oman...

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Eurasia News Digest
November 20, 2024
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Russia & Central Asia Kazakhstan, China Strengthen Economic Ties With $2.5 Billion In New Investments Kazakhstan has...

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Europe News Digest
November 22, 2024
Europe News Digest (1-15 November, 2024)

Germany’s ‘traffic-light’ Coalition Government has Collapsed Germany’s three-way coalition, the “traffic light” alliance of...

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VIF Cyber Review
November 26, 2024
Cyber Review - October 2024

National “Bharat require stronger cyber security measures to counter breaches”: PRAHAR In a report titled The Invisible hand...

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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
October 25, 2024
West Asia Roundup: September 2024

Abstract: Not only the world remained on tenterhooks with the fears of escalation in West Asia but also witnessed the...

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Global Developments And Analysis: Weekly Monitor
November 13, 2024
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (04-10 November 2024)

Economic China Unveils $1.4 Trillion Debt Swap, Saves Stimulus for Trump China gave indebted local governments a 10 trillion...

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Science and Technology
November 26, 2024
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (1-15 November 2024), Issue 49

In this Issue I. Defence and Security DRDO Completes Flight Tests of Guided Pinaka Weapon System Maiden Flight-Test of...

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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
November 7, 2024
Culture and Civilisational Digest: October-2024

Marathi gets classical language status: Celebrations in literary world- The Times of India In a historic decision, Marathi,...

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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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June 5, 2023
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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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