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Naxalism: Need to Revisit Basics
April 15 , 2010 Ajit Doval, KC - Former Director, VIF
Views: 7246
Just because you are a hammer, every problem is not a nail. Left extremist problem is serious but use of Army is no solution. We first need to understand the nature and ingredients of the problem. Naxal...

Leftwing Extremism

Tectonic Shift in India’s Pak policy
March 17 , 2010 Ajit Doval, KC - Former Director, VIF Amb Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF
Views: 6113
The recent CNN-IBN interview of Mr M.K. Narayanan, the nation­al security adviser (NSA), in defence of the government's assertions on Pakistan-sponsored terrorism, including the setting up of the anti t...

Pakistan, International Relations and Diplomacy, Neighbourhood Studies

Intelligence in India’s Internal Security
March 17 , 2010 Ajit Doval, KC - Former Director, VIF
Views: 10848
As an instrumentality of the state, a seemingly simple doctrine that security interests of a state are best served when addressed from a position of knowledge dominance is the mother of intelligence. Un...

National Security and Strategic Studies

A Strategic Setback for India - Reg. Havana Statement India - Pakistan
March 16 , 2010 Ajit Doval, KC - Former Director, VIF
Views: 7708
Pakistan’s military leadership may consider Havana statement a dividend for the terror attacks in India

Terrorism, Pakistan, National Security and Strategic Studies, Neighbourhood Studies

No More Marching Orders
March 16 , 2010 Ajit Doval, KC - Former Director, VIF
Views: 6261
Many are seeing Friday’s supreme court directive on police reforms as the beginning of an era of good policing. Will it show India’s colonial cop the door?

National Security and Strategic Studies

If Sharif Comes Back
March 16 , 2010 Ajit Doval, KC - Former Director, VIF
Views: 6037
For Musharraf, the Supreme Court decision allowing the return of the exiled Nawaz Sharif could mean a disaster. It turns upside down the delicately nuanced American-backed rescue plan to bail out Mushar...

Pakistan, International Relations and Diplomacy, Neighbourhood Studies

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Overview The African continent is going through notable developments, these majorly pertain to the political transitions,...

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

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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 Israel-Hamas war ceaselessly continued in the 9th month wreaking havoc and enhanced chances of further escalation...

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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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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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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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