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The Role of The Prime Minister in A Westminster Democracy
July 7 , 2011 Dr M N Buch (late)
Views: 6094
Under the Indian Constitution the executive power of the Union vests in the President and is exercised by him through officers subordinate to him. However, in exercising his executive power the Preside...

Governance and Political Studies

China as Hydro- Hegemon : The Onset of Water Wars
July 6 , 2011
Views: 3376
The Chinese civilization is characterized by its ability to do long term perspective thinking of an unusual order. As far back as 1952, Chairman Mao Ze dong had articulated that Water Stress in the Nort...

China, International Relations and Diplomacy

The Arab Spring: Opening A Pandorra’s Box?
July 6 , 2011 A K Verma (Member, VIF Advisory Board)
Views: 6268
The so called Arab spring represents a massive popular movement, not seen or predicted in the Arab world ever since the Suez sponsored Nasserite upheaval. It is as significant as the falling of the Berl...

Indo-Pacific

The Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence (Access to Justice and Reparation) Bill 2011 - A Review
July 5 , 2011 Dr M N Buch (late)
Views: 5436
Ever since the riots in Gujarat post Godhra the so-called civil rights groups have been gunning for Narendra Modi and the Gujarat Government. The allegation is that the riots which targeted Muslims wer...

Governance and Political Studies

Is Nepal Any Closer To Resolution of The Political Impasse?
July 1 , 2011 C D Sahay
Views: 6671
On May 28, 2011 when the extended term of the Constituent Assembly was due to expire, almost everyone had given up hopes of averting a constitutional crisis that would have followed.

Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies

On Another Plane - The Indo-Us Relationship cannot Depend on a Single Deal
July 1 , 2011 Amb Kanwal Sibal
Views: 3341
The competition for the 126 medium multirole combat aircraft deal has sprung a surprise. The two American aircraft, the F-16 and the F-18, have been eliminated after technical evaluation by the Indian a...

International Relations and Diplomacy

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October 30, 2024
Neighborhood News Digest- 30 October 2024

Afghanistan Third Round of Qosh Tepa Canal Negotiations to be Held in Tashkent-Tolo News Ismatullah Irgashev, Uzbekistan’s...

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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
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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
July 8, 2024
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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
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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 29, 2024
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor(21-27 October 2024)

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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Science and Technology
October 29, 2024
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (1-15 October 2024), Issue 47

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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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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June 5, 2023
China Digest (16-31 May 2023)

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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