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Developmental Onslaught in Inner Mongolia
June 9 , 2011 Debasish Chaudhuri
Views: 2930
Rampant sacrifice of hapless marginalised section of the society at the altar of ideology of development is too common to stir commotion in human sensitivity. The grotesque death scene of Mongol nomad M...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Naoto Kan Government’s Handling of the Nuclear Crisis
June 9 , 2011 Dr Vikash Ranjan
Views: 5173
Much has been written about Kan government’s handling of the nuclear crisis which hit Japan in the wake of the earthquake and the resultant tsunami in early March this year. Two opinion polls conducted ...

Indo-Pacific

How India Deals with Pakistan and China
June 3 , 2011 Amb Kanwal Sibal
Views: 3809
It might be interesting to analyse our diplomatic handling of China and Pakistan on a comparative basis. These two countries pose the most difficult and complex foreign policy challenges to us. Is our a...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Pakistan’s Trajectory: Beginning of the end?
June 3 , 2011 Sushant Sareen
Views: 3946
Hardly anyone will dispute that May 2011 has been a mensis horribilus for Pakistan.

Terrorism, Pakistan, Neighbourhood Studies

Is India Not a Nation?
May 31 , 2011 Dr Makkhan Lal, Distinguished Fellow, VIF (2015 - 2017)
Views: 23116
Most of the British and European nationals who came to India in the 18th and 19thcenturies were simply dismayed at its vast geographical dimensions, it’s cultural diversity and religious plurality. They...

Historical and Civilisational Studies

Plight of Hindus in Bangladesh: Some Recent Trends
May 30 , 2011 Dr Anirban Ganguly
Views: 7531
All is not well with the minorities in Bangladesh, especially the Hindus. One of the major election planks of the Awami League (AL) during the last general elections of 2008 was its assurance of securin...

Bangladesh, 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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October 3, 2024
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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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Global Developments And Analysis: Weekly Monitor
October 29, 2024
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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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October 29, 2024
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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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