Commentaries & Articles
Why Fear Haunts Pakistan’s Hazara Community?
Sectarian violence aimed at religious minorities and social groups professing a version of Islam that is at variance with the fundamentalist and puritanical Wahabi philosophy continues to remain a hallm...
Foreign Policy under the new Chinese Leaders: India needs to be Wary
The new Chinese leaders have been active in foreign affairs almost immediately after taking over their new offices in March this year. Premier Li Keqiang visited India, Pakistan, Switzerland and Germany...
Remembering the Dreaded Emergency: Lesson for Future of Indian Democracy
June 25 marks the 38th anniversary of the dreaded Emergency that turned a vibrant Indian democracy into a dictatorship. It was imposed by the then Prime Minister Indira Gandhi in 1975 to gain absolute p...
New Iranian President: West, India Need to Wait and Watch
Hassan Rowhani’s election as President of Iran on June 14 is unlikely to materially change the dynamics of the conflict between Iran and the western powers. The “reformists” in Iran who have backed Row...
Ignoring ICCR: Undermining India’s ‘Soft Diplomacy’
India’s premier and oldest agency for furthering her soft power, the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR), is faced with an acute crisis of resources. The challenge is serious and yet it does no...
State Funded Political Ad Campaigns or PSYWAR?
The U.S. Department of Defense defines psychological warfare (PSYWAR) as. "The planned use of propaganda and other psychological actions having the primary purpose of influencing the opinions, emotions,...
VIF News Digests
Neighbourhood News
October 28, 2024
Neighborhood News Digest - 28 October 2024

Afghanistan Stanekzai Denies Existence of Conflict among Islamic Emirate Members-Tolo News Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanekzai,...

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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
October 3, 2024
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-31 August 2024)

Defence Indian Naval Ship Tabar Reaches Denmark for a Two-Day Visit SHAURYA SAMPRAVAH 1.0: Indian Army Enhances Veteran...

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Eurasia News Digest
October 7, 2024
Eurasia News Digest (16-30 September,2024)

Russia & Central Asia Scholz and Mirziyoyev ink migration deal to simplify entry of skilled Uzbek workers Germany's...

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VIF Cyber Review
October 28, 2024
Cyber Review - September 2024

National Star Health sues Telegram after a hacker used app’s chatbot to leak data Bharat’s insurance company— Star Health...

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Myanmar Round Up
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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
October 22, 2024
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor(07-13 October 2024)

Economic China curbs ‘excessive’ law enforcement in quest to quell private sector doubts China is cracking down on...

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Science and Technology
October 17, 2024
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (16-30 September 2024), Issue 46

In this Issue I. Defence and Security DRDO Transfers High-Altitude Sustenance Technologies DRDO & IIT Delhi Develop...

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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
October 3, 2024
Culture and Civilisational Digest: September-2024

New study suggests existence of a dockyard at Lothal, Gujarat, during Harappan Civilisation- The Indian Express Since the...

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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
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