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The Iran Dilemma
March 5 , 2012 Amb Kanwal Sibal
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US policy towards Iran constitutes a big diplomatic headache for India. Iran cast a shadow even on the negotiations with the US on the nuclear deal. The US legislation enabling cooperation with India’s ...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Counterfeit Currency: Threat to India’s Internal Security
March 5 , 2012 Dr M N Buch (late)
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It took everyone by surprise when the Nayak Committee, appointed to assess the menace of fake currency, estimated the total amount of fake currency in circulation in India at about Rs 1,69,000 crore as...

National Security and Strategic Studies

Resumption of India Pakistan Back Channel Talks: An Uncalled for Move
March 5 , 2012 Amb Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF
Views: 4096
It is understood that the India-Pakistan back channel talks have been reactivated and are underway. It may be recalled that this back channel was initiated at the beginning of the UPA regime in 2004 and...

Pakistan, Neighbourhood Studies

NCTC - How Arrogance can Defeat Co-Operation
March 5 , 2012 Dr A Surya Prakash
Views: 17581
The Union Government’s move to establish the National Counter Terrorism Centre (NCTC) with the power to undertake search and seizure operations and to arrest persons who plan and execute terrorist acts,...

Governance and Political Studies

Trilateral Summit and The Afghan Endgame
March 1 , 2012 Sushant Sareen
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Notwithstanding all the tall talk of closer cooperation between them, the third Trilateral Summit of Afghanistan, Iran and Pakistan which was held in Islamabad in the third week of February was for all ...

Afghanistan, Pakistan, Neighbourhood Studies

Strategic Connotations: Development of Hambantota Port
February 29 , 2012 Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF
Views: 5831
Hambantota port is situated approximately 10 nautical miles from one of the busiest shipping lanes, in southern Sri Lanka. About 200 cargo vessels use it every day and it can handle vessels up to 100, ...

Sri Lanka, Neighbourhood Studies

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

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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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June 2024 has been a tumultuous month for Myanmar, marked by significant military operations, escalating conflicts, and a...

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

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Economic China Sets Date for Key Meeting at Center of Market’s Stimulus Hopes China’s top lawmakers are set to meet early...

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In this Issue I. Defence and Security Flight-tests of 4th Generation Very Short Range Air Defence System ADITI 2.0...

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June 6, 2024
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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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October 3, 2024
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New study suggests existence of a dockyard at Lothal, Gujarat, during Harappan Civilisation- The Indian Express Since the...

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June 3, 2024
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