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VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (1-15 February 2025)

Defence Defence Union Budget 2025 Algerian Military Visit Boosts India Relations Bhutan’s Military Chief Visits India India and Spain Hold 5th Joint Defense Meeting Defense Ministers Review India-US Collaboration INS Tushil Arrives in Seychelles...

March 12 , 2025

Africa Now – (16-28 February, 2025)

The African continent witnessed significant progress over the last two weeks. With its vast resources, strategic location and rapidly growing population, Africa has become an important player in the geopolitical scenario. It is important to look at...

March 4 , 2025

VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-31 January 2025)

Defence MoD inks Rs 2,960 crore contract with BDL for Medium-Range Surface-to-Air Missiles for Indian Navy. Raksha Mantri’s telecall with UK Secretary of State for Defence. INSMumbai Joins Multinational Exercise LA PEROUSE. INSSarvekshak Completes...

February 27 , 2025

Uncertainties Across the Horn of Africa: How the Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU is Reshaping the Region

The African continent grapples with numerous challenges, including political instability, economic challenges, and social unrest. Conflicts over resources, ethnic tensions, and governance issues exacerbate inequalities across the continent. In such...

January 24 , 2025

Africa Now – (01-15 January, 2025)

OVERVIEW This edition of Africa Now, the fortnightly news digest focuses on significant developments in the continent across political, security, diplomacy, and economic sectors. Chad held its parliamentary elections amidst uncertainty with...

January 17 , 2025

Africa Now (16-31 December, 2024)

January 3 , 2025

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...

December 7 , 2024

Africa Now (1-15 October, 2024)

OVERVIEW As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, the African continent is increasingly recognized for its strategic importance in global affairs. In recent past, significant developments have unfolded in Africa. This edition of Africa Now...

October 22 , 2024

VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism, (16-30 June 2024)

Defence IAF Participation in USA hosted Exercise Red Flag 2024. CDS releases Joint Doctrine for Cyberspace Operations. SAMEER, MeitY AND MCTE, Indian Army forge strategic partnership for technological advancement. Landmark 350th iDEX Contract inked...

July 8 , 2024

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

Defence Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM assumes charge as Vice Chief of Naval Staff. 7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in New Delhi. Keel Laying of the First Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessel (...

May 21 , 2024