Commentaries & Articles
OPEN SEASON ON PAKISTANI SHIAS
From Gilgit to Karachi and from Lahore to Quetta, extremist Sunni terrorist groups appear to have declared an open season on the minority Shia community in Pakistan. Despite the expressions of outrage a...
Analysis: Chinese Military “Buildup” in Gilgit
Selig Harrison’s report on the deployment of 7-11,000 Chinese troops in the Gilgit Region of POK has caused considerable concern in India. By way of denial the Pakistanis and Chinese have not refuted th...
MPs’ SALARIES - WORK LESS, EARN MORE
One does not know whether our MPs are aware of it, but there is widespread public resentment over the humongous salary hike that they have merrily given themselves during the recent Monsoon Session of P...
India is the Bigger Victim
The Jammu and Kashmir problem has imposed heavy political, diplomatic and military costs on India for the last 63 years. It has excessively conditioned our external relations, with much of our diplomacy...
What Strategic Ties with The US?
We must make a distinction between “improved”, or even “transformed”, relations with the US and a “strategic partnership” with it. We have moved from a relationship traditionally riddled with mutual sus...
India’s Trajectory to Regional and Global Power: Risks, Obstacles and Strengths
Many observers have commented that the 21st century belongs to India (and China). Since economics is increasingly becoming the currency of power this statement acknowledges the changing balance of power...
VIF News Digests
Neighbourhood News
July 11, 2024
Neighborhood News Digest- 11 July 2024

Afghanistan Afghanistan's Exports to Iran Reach $16 Million-Tolo News The Ministry of Industry and Commerce states that...

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Africa Now
January 1, 2024
Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 52, 2023)

Commentary How the Global South is rediscovering centuries of shared history to challenge Western domination India’s...

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Defense, National Security and Terrorism, VIF Alerts
July 8, 2024
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism, (16-30 June 2024)

Defence IAF Participation in USA hosted Exercise Red Flag 2024. CDS releases Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations....

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Eurasia News Digest
July 3, 2024
Eurasia News Digest (16-30 June, 2024)

Russia & Central Asia EU adopts 14th package of sanctions against Russia for its continued illegal war against Ukraine,...

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VIF Cyber Review
July 10, 2024
Cyber Review-June 2024

National Estonia is looking to partner with Bharat to strengthen its cyber security infrastructure. According to government...

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Myanmar Round Up
July 8, 2024
Myanmar Round Up: June 2024

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
June 19, 2024
West Asia Roundup: May 2024

Abstract India and Iran signed a Chabahar port management contract for a ten-year period which had been agreed to during PM...

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Global Developments And Analysis: Weekly Monitor
July 2, 2024
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (17-23 June 2024)

Economic China's influence on U.N. space agency grows as top funder China has been making the largest voluntary contribution...

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Science and Technology
July 11, 2024
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (16-30 June 2024), Issue 40

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Private Defence Companies Revenue to Grow by 20 percent in FY 2024-25 Indian Air...

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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
July 8, 2024
Cultural and Civilisational Digest: June-2024

India’s archaeological site museums need major makeover. Vadnagar must set an example- The Print There’s a notable rise in...

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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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