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Why Taiwan’s Presidential Election in January 2024 Interests the World?
July 14 , 2023 Prof Rajaram Panda
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Introduction
Taiwan has been in news for quite some time because of China’s threat to use force as it considers the island nation as a part of its territory and keen to integrate with the mainland. China has identified Taiwan as one of its “core” issues and wants to resolve as soon as possible.

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : China threat , DPP , India’s stake , Indo-Pacific , KMT , Presidential elections in Taiwan , Southeast Asia’s interests , TPP

Artemis Accords: Indo-US Space Cooperation
July 13 , 2023 Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF
Commentary Views: 4092
In a landmark development, after initial hesitation, India has signed the Artemis Accords developed by the US, which lay down the rules and guidelines for international partners in space exploration. T...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Artemis Accords , India , ISRO , NASA , Outer Space Treaty , US

PM’s US Visit Done –The `Journey’ Begins Now
July 13 , 2023 Lt Gen Anil Ahuja, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM & BAR (Retd.) - Distinguished Fellow, VIF
Article Views: 4615
(This article may be read in conjunction with an earlier article by the same author, titled, “Next Phase of India-US Strategic Partnership: Maximise Hope Without Underestimating Challenges”.

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Arms Control , Defence industry road map , DIATF , DTTI , GE Engines , HAL , iCET , India-US , Indigenisation , MQ 9B drones , PM State visit , Reciprocal Defence Procurement , Security of Supply Agreement , Strategic Trade Dialogue , Techno-Strategic Cooperation , Technology Cooperation Inter Agency Task Force (TCIATF) , technology partnership

Swamitva Yojana: Another Crucial Instrument of Rural Empowerment in India
July 12 , 2023 Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF
Positive Bharat Views: 3788
The Government of India launched the Swamitva Yojana, also known as the "Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas" scheme. With the intention of giving rural property o...

Governance and Political Studies

Tags : Drones , land records , Panchayat , Positive Bharat , rural development , Survey of India , Women empowerment

Chandrayaan-3: Taking off for Indian Dominance in Space
July 12 , 2023 Dr Dinesh Kumar Pandey
Article Views: 9455
The project ‘Chandrayaan-3’ is an ambitious endeavour by India's National Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to demonstrate end-to-end landing and roaming capabilities by deploying a lander and rover on...

Technological and Scientific Studies

Tags : Chandrayaan-2 , Chandrayaan-3 , GSLV , ISRO , Lander , LMV , MOM , Rover , Space

New Dimensions in India-US Relations: Outcomes of PM Modi's Visit to the US
July 11 , 2023 Amb Arun K Singh, Distinguished Fellow, VIF
Podcast Views: 3541
Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently made a landmark visit to the United States. In this episode of the VIF Podcast, Amb. Arun Kumar Singh, Distinguished Fellow, VIF and Former Indian Ambassador to ...

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Tags : China , iCET , India , Indo-Pacific , PM Narendra Modi's visit , trade , US

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