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Iran: Review of Situation as of December 2024
December 18, 2024 Kingshuk Chatterjee Commentary

Right from the beginning of the Gaza Conflict triggered by the outrage of 7th October 2023, it was very clear that Iran did not want a war with Israel. This was partly because Israeli military capabilities by themselves are demonstrably far more sign....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Commentary , Israel , IRGC , Hezbollah , Benjamin Netanyahu , Masoud Pezeshkian
Reimagining India’s Economic Engagement with the West Asian Region
December 17, 2024 Prof Sameena Hameed Commentary

India's economic engagement with the West Asian region, of which many countries are in its extended neighbourhood, is more of an impulse driven by age-old civilisational exchanges. So, one must return to the basics of our relationships, geographical ....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Commentary , India , INSTC , CEPA , I2U2 , IMEC
Prime Minister Modi's Global Footprint: A Journey Through Soft Power, Pragmatism, and International Recognition
December 16, 2024 Pankaj Phanase Commentary

For the first time in the diplomatic manoeuver in the country, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has transformed India's approach toward international engagements with a prime focus being placed on soft power diplomacy and international goodwill. This bec....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , India , PM Modi , Soft Power , Diplomacy
Great Power Competition for the Semiconductor/Chip and India’s Way Ahead
December 11, 2024 Rahul Pandey Commentary

Semiconductors, or chips, the tiny yet powerful components that power everything from smartphones to supercomputers, have emerged as the central battleground of the global great power competition. These emerging critical technological domains are now....

Keywords : Technological and Scientific Studies , Commentary , modi , Samsung , Huawei , TSMC , Industry , semiconductor , Nvidia , Chips Act , Great Power Competition , Science Act
The Challenges of Secularism and Governance in Nepal
December 09, 2024 Prof Hari Bansh Jha Commentary

Nepal, a nation with deep-rooted cultural traditions, was declared a secular state in 2008 after centuries as a Hindu kingdom. This transformation, driven by ideals of equality and inclusivity, was expected to unify the country’s various religious ....

Keywords : Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , Nepal , economy , governance , Secularism
16th BRICS Summit: Key Takeaways
Ruchita Beri, Senior Fellow, VIF

The 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia on 22-24 October, 2024 marks a watershed moment since the group’s evolution, as it was the first after induction of four new members, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the UAE. The key highlights from the Kazan summit

July 16, 2024 VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy, Commentary, India, Russia, modi, Putin, BRICS, Kazan Summit
The Quad vs AUKUS Debate: Implications for India
November 28, 2024 Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

In recent years, there has been an upsurge of minilaterals in the Indo-Pacific to bolster a more diversified regional security architecture alongside the traditional US-led alliance system. The Indo-Pacific’s strategic significance lies in its vita....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , China , Indo-Pacific , QUAD , South China Sea , regional security architecture , PLAN , AUKUS , Minilaterals , Collective security frameworks
Botswana Elections: Beginning of a New Political Era
November 27, 2024 Dr Shambhavi Anand, Research Assistant, VIF Commentary

On 30 October, 2024, Botswana, the continent’s longest-serving democracy held its presidential elections. The contest for power was fought between the country’s ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) led by President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and the op....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Commentary , India , democracy , economy , PM Modi , Tourism , Food Security , Capacity Building , Botswana Elections
VIF Delegation’s Visit to Nepal
November 27, 2024 Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Commentary

The VIF delegation led by Lt. Gen. R K Sawhney, and joined by Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (retd) and Shri Avadhesh Mathur visited Nepal between 21 September and 24 September, 2024. The visit included extensive interactions with various dignitaries and ....

Keywords : Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , democracy , Climate Change , Smart Cities , Connectivity , Waste Management , expression , workforce , rising power
Maoists Resurface in Karnataka
November 25, 2024 Dr P V Ramana Commentary

Naxalites of the Communist Party of Maoist [CPI (Maoist)], Maoists in short, seem to be resurfacing in Karnataka. The killing in an encounter of Vikram Gowda, on November 18, 2024, in Eedu village, Karkala taluk of Udupi district, further confirms t....

Keywords : Leftwing Extremism , National Security and Strategic Studies , Commentary , Karnataka , Maoists. Naxalites , CPI , Communist Party of Maoist , Maoist area
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