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Is Vasudhaiva Kuṭumbakam a Pacifist Notion? Discussing the Blind Application of the Phrase
May 1 , 2023 Rohith Krishna
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Introduction: A Brief Background of the Phrase and its Usage at International Forums As India ascended the G20 presidency, the discussions on its theme, ‘Vasudhaiva Kuṭumbakam’, became widespread. The ...

Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : G20 , nationalism , Universalism , Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

Of democracy, impunity and autocracy
April 28 , 2023 Amb P S Raghavan, Distinguished Fellow, VIF
Article Views: 5222
Sanctions do not have a place in international law, except with UN approval. But they have become commonplace weapons in the diplomatic armoury of countries. The social media age craves competition, com...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : autocracy , democracy

India’s Defence Exports: Onwards to a Goal that Seemed Impossible
April 28 , 2023 Lt Gen (Dr) V K Saxena (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, VSM
Article Views: 6719
Start point - disbelief When the Draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy (DPEPP) issued on 03 Aug 2020 by the MoD had stated upfront a goal of achieving defence exports target of Rupees 350...

National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence

Tags : Atmanirbhar Bharat , Defence Exports , Make-in India

E-Commerce: Issues and Challenges
April 27 , 2023 Anil Kumar Kanungo
Article Views: 6534
E-Commerce globally is on the rise. Relentless innovation in technology, endless consumer’s demand for variety of products and services, digitalization drive, advent of internet, OTT, and Covid-19 pande...

Technological and Scientific Studies, Economic Studies

Tags : E-Commerce , FTA , G-20 , ICT , MSME , ONDC , RTA , WTO

Jammu and Kashmir: Decoding the Poonch Terrorist Attack
April 26 , 2023 Col Nilesh Kunwar (Retd.)
Commentary Views: 6100
Background The February 2021 ceasefire agreement between the Indian and Pakistan armies was a win-win situation for both sides as it ended senseless exchanges of fire and artillery duels that resulted i...

National Security and Strategic Studies, Terrorism, Jammu & Kashmir

Tags : India , LoC , Pakistan , Poonch attack , Rawalpindi

Sudan Stuck amidst the Power Grab
April 25 , 2023 Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF
Commentary Views: 5275
Sudanese have suffered a week long violence that was not seen before except in the Darfur some 20 years ago. This time it is the battle of supremacy between the current ruler military chief General Burh...

Africa, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Arab League , Gen Burhan , Gen Hemedti , India , Rapid Support Forces Sudan , US

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