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The Evolution of India-U.S. Trade Relations and the New Delhi Negotiations of March 2025

President Trump’s imposition of reciprocal tariffs with a multitude of global partners and competitors alike has elicited a plethora of reactions ranging from outrage to agreements to renegotiate trade terms. Allies, partners, and adversaries alike....

Persecution of Minorities in East Bengal/East Pakistan/Bangladesh

On July 8, 1947, a privileged Brit, Cyril John Radcliffe, who had never set foot in India nor had the capacity to comprehend the complex Indian society, came to India and was tasked to draw lines on a political map that would partition India based ....

Tariffs from an American Perspective: Reshaping of US Economic Model

Tariffs have once again emerged as a cornerstone of US economic policy under the Trump 2.0 administration. On April 2, 2025, President Donald J. Trump declared a national emergency[1], citing the $1.2 trillion US trade deficit as a threat to economic....

Trump, India and Tariffs

The initial round of bilateral discussion on the India-US BTA (Bilateral Trade Agreement) concluded on March 29, after intense discussions between the two country’s delegation. Not much is known about the final results of the four-day talks othe....

Where are the US-Russia Peace Negotiations on Ukraine Headed?

The return of Donald Trump to the White House in 2025 has significantly reshaped the global geopolitical landscape, particularly in the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. His administration's approach to the conflict starkly contrasts with ....

India-Russia Historic Connection : RIAC-Embassy of India Conference on Indo-Russian Relations, Moscow

I would like to thank RIAC and the embassy of India for inviting me to this session on India-Russia cultural and historical connect. The discussion is timely. Both India and Russia are ‘branding’ themselves as civilizational states. They have a d....

Ukraine is not an easy nut to crack

This war is not about Russia and Ukraine as much as between Russia and NATO, which seeks to inflict a comprehensive strategic defeat on Moscow. The Donald Trump administration’s shift in approach to the Russia-Ukraine war devastated many in the ....

Evolving Multipolar World Order: Opportunities and Challenges for Myanmar

(Given below is the keynote address delivered by Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow and Editor, VIF at “Forum on Myanmar beyond 2025: Challenges and Opportunities in the Multipolar World” held at Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar on 21 March 2025) Excellencies,....

No Peak China: Reanalysing China’s Economic Model

Since Donald J. Trump’s start of second term as US president, his executive decisions have triggered disruptions that could fundamentally reshape the global order. To understand China’s potential to alter the balance of power, it is crucial to re....

The Issue of Dalai Lama’s Incarnation Has Gained a Higher Profile

The issue of the Dalai Lama is attracting increased attention in recent months. Conscious of the 14th Dalai Lama’s advancing age, many in the Tibetan community in India and abroad are concerned about whether the succession will be smooth. There is ....

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