The year 2024 is shaping up to be a critical juncture for Russia and Central Asia, characterized by significant geopolitical upheavals, economic volatility, and shifting social dynamics. These changes are not merely adjustments; they are fundamentall....
The year 2024 marked a period of intense political unrest for Bangladesh, one defined by sharp political polarization, economic struggles, and significant shifts in governance. From the re-election of Sheikh Hasina at the beginning of the year to the....
A New Leader on the Stage Trump’s second Presidency of the US (2.0) is just a few days away. The change seems potentially disruptive, for which the world is bracing up. Interestingly, Newsweek, on 14 September 2024, published a list of words tha....
Some dates go down in history as unprecedented and unanticipated developments usher in often unexpected and unannounced outcomes. Moreover, wars and their impacts are not unconnected or limited to a particular geography. October 7, 2023 terror attack....
On 9th Dec 2024, Arakan Army (AA), one of the most powerful Ethnic Armed Organisations and one from the Three Brotherhood Alliance (the other two being the MNDAA and TNLA) battling Myanmar Army (Tatmadaw) captured one of the last army outposts in the....
“The ability to prevent defeat is your responsibility, while the opportunities for victory depend upon the enemy.” - Six Secret Teachings, Jiang Ziya As the world awaits another term of US President Donald Trump, the People’s Republic of Chi....
As India and Indonesia commemorate 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations (1951-2024), it is time to celebrate the deep-rooted historical, civilizational, cultural, and economic linkages spanning for the last two millennia, which in turn lays stron....
The Arctic region is generally defined as the area of land and water located north of the 66.5°N latitude, also known as the Arctic Circle. [1] The term "Arctic" comes from the Greek word 'arktikos,' meaning "of the bear," which refers to the Ursa M....
(The Report outlined below is based on a three member VIF delegation’s visit to IIT Madras from 1-3 September 2024, during which VIF and IIT-Madras signed an MoU for promoting greater academic cooperation. The VIF delegation also visited several la....
Presidential elections in the United States of America (US) hold profound implications for regions across the globe. Consequently, the outcome of US presidential elections has been closely observed by the African continent as well. With Trump coming ....