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Three Years of Military Rule in Myanmar: Looking Back at 2023 and Navigating the Uncertainties of 2024
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

Myanmar's current state is marked by intense complexity and instability, with continued conflicts, widespread displacement, economic difficulties, and humanitarian issues. Since Operation 1027, the military government has been confronted with resista

January 29, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, US, ASEAN, sanctions, United Nations, Military Coup, NUG, PDFs, Elections Airstrikes, Military Rule in Myanmar
Nepal’s Approach to China’s BRI
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

Nepal is strategically located in the middle of two giants, India and China. Being Nepal’s northern neighbour, China has been keen on increasing its investments in Nepal. The interests are not just economic, but rather strategic. China seeks to inc

November 23, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies, Nepal, Commentary, BRI, China-Nepal, BRI Forum
Women’s Entrepreneurship: A Catalyst for Development in India and G20
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

During India's G20 Presidency, there was a focus on women empowerment through women-led development. At the G20 Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment in August 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated three core focus areas of India’s G2

November 02, 2023 Governance and Political Studies, G20, MSME, Positive Bharat, Women Entrepreneurship, SDG 5
Indonesia’s Presidency of ASEAN: Approach to Crisis in Myanmar
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

Indonesia is holding the presidency of ASEAN for 2023 during which Indonesia has hosted a series of meetings in July and September. Through various statements, ASEAN has emphasised on the common and shared goals and ASEAN’s role as an epicenter of

October 20, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, ASEAN, United Nations, Military Coup, NUG, FPC
Assessing Internal and External Factors Leading to Instability in Manipur
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

The violence and instability in Manipur started on 03 May, though the seeds of the same have been there for years. The figures may vary, but the latest reports by IGP Muivah states that around 175 people have died and 1100 injured in the past four mo

October 03, 2023 National Security and Strategic Studies, Governance and Political Studies, Article, Military Coup, Drugs, Manipur Violence, Scheduled Tribes, Kukis and Meities
Fighting Malnutrition by Revolutionising Ragi Cultivation in Jharkhand
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

Millets were one of the first crops to be cultivated in India. Research indicates that millets were eaten during the Indus-Sarasvati culture (3,300 to 1300 BCE). Half of the people in Asia and Africa even now rely on millets as their main source of c

August 22, 2023 Governance and Political Studies, Jharkhand, Civil Services, Positive Bharat, Millets, Nutri-cereals, Malnutrition
Looking Back at Military Rule in Myanmar in 2022: Way Forward for 2023
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

The year 2022 witnessed the second year of military rule and the compounding economic, social and political crisis of 2021. As compared to 2021, the resistance took more violent forms and spread mostly to the North and Western parts of the country. W

January 18, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, ASEAN, sanctions, Humanitarian Crisis, Canada, India in Myanmar, Military Coup, NUG, Chinain Myanmar, WhatshappeninginMyanmar, PDFs, Russia-Myanmar, IFC, Elections 2023, US BURMA Act, Death Penalty, Economic and Social Crisis
A Possibility of Fractured Democracy in Myanmar - 2023
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

The Myanmar military has started its preparations for conducting the next general election in 2023. A pertinent question for the current political crisis is what will be the future of Myanmar’s political system in 2023 and thereafter? Since the mil

December 16, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, India, China, Russia, ASEAN, UN, EAOs, Military Coup, NUG, Fractured Democracy, Balkanisation
Foreign Secretary’s Visit to Myanmar: Border Security Gets Foremost Priority
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

The latest visit by the Indian Foreign Secretary, Vinay Mohan Kwatra, to Myanmar on 20-21 November 2022[1] brings back attention to India’s foremost priority, which is border management and security in Northeast India. The Indian delegation led by

December 09, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Commentary, Borders, Drugs, bilateral Relations, India-Myanmar, China-Myanmar, military coup Whats happening in Myanmar, Insurgency in NE, Myanmar-Pakistan
What Lies Ahead of the Military Executions in Myanmar?
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

On 25 July 2022, the Myanmar military executed four prisoners (an NLD member and three other anti-regime protestors)[1]. Even though many of the anti-regime protesters and individuals of ethnic armed groups in their fight against the military have di

July 28, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, ASEAN, Human Rights, EAOs, MilitaryCoup, Executions, UnitedNations
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