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Africa Now – (01-15 February, 2025)

OVERVIEW This edition of Africa Now looks into significant developments across the African continent, focusing on security, politics, economy and foreign policy. The continent mourns the passing of Namibia's founding father, Sam Nujoma who played an...

Neighborhood News Digest- 11 February 2025

Afghanistan Qosh Tepa Canal Second Phase Excavation 87% Complete: NDC-Tolo News The National Development Company (NDC) says that 87% of the excavation work for the second phase of the Qosh Tepa Canal has been completed, and the construction of the...

State of the World: Emerging Trends and Way Forward - An Indian Perspective

The inaugural Vivekananda International Foundation’s (VIF) State of the World: Emerging Trends and Way Forward report offers an analytical and comprehensive analysis of global and regional developments, trends, and policy dynamics, through an Indian...

China’s 2024 Review and Outlook for 2025

In 2024, China commemorated the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, held from July 15 to 18, 2024, emphasized structural transformation, technological...

Russia and India: The Need for a New Agenda for Cooperation

The global situation is likely to become even more uncertain and complex as President Trump begins to unfold and implement his radical policies. His repeated threats during the campaign for about the imposition of tariffs on imports from China and...

Arctic Bridges: Are They Still an Option for Russia?

Over the past 1,000 days, the world has crossed an invisible yet critical threshold in the domain of mutually assured security. While the previous system was far from perfect, it maintained a relative balance and stability. Today, however, we find...

Close Encounters or Smoke and Mirrors? Lights of Transparency and Shadows of Legitimacy in New Jersey's Sky

In recent weeks, public discourse about extraterrestrial politics within the broader framework of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs)—commonly referred to as Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs)—has suddenly transitioned from conspiracy (Roswell...

VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (01-15 December 2024)

Defence India and Cambodia Commence Inaugural Joint Table Top Exercise CINBAX. India-Malaysia Join Military Exercise Commences in Malaysia. DAC Approves 05 Capital Acquisition Proposals Worth Rs. 21,772 Crores. ICG and Pakistani Counterpart Rescue...

Africa Now (01-15 December, 2024)

OVERVIEW The African Continent witnessed significant developments over the past two weeks. The continent continued to experience democratic upheavals with Ghana electing John Dramani Mahama as its new President. The continent championed the cause of...

Africa Now (16-30 November, 2024)

OVERVIEW Over the last two weeks, the African continent experienced dynamic changes with major developments occurring in political and economic spheres. The continent continues to witnessed instability with extremist rebel groups killed 13 people in...

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