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Biden’s Foreign Policy Priorities: Implications for India
February 07, 2021 Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

President Biden’s 4th February speech1 at the State Department was designed to reassure Americans and signal to the world that “America is back” to resume the global leadership. Biden has emphasised re-engagement with the world with ....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , US , Commentary , India , China , Indo-Pacific , Biden State Deptt. Speech , Competitors , Summit of democracies
श्रीलंका: भारत और जापान के साथ समझौते के निरस्तीकरण के बाद क्या?
February 06, 2021 Amb JK Tripathi Commentary

1 फरवरी को श्रीलंका की सरकार ने भारत और जापान के सहयोग से प्रस्तावित कोलंबो बंदरगाह के पूर्वी �....

Keywords : Neighbourhood Studies , Sri Lanka , Hindi , Commentary
Myanmar Political Crises
February 04, 2021 Dr Cchavi Vasisht Commentary

Since the initiation of the election process in 2020, Myanmar has been surrounded with election-related controversies. Aung San Suu Kyi led National Democratic League (NLD) landslide victory was celebrated and recognised in the country and the world.....

Keywords : Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Commentary , ASEAN , US Sanctions , Election 2020 , MilitaryCoup , International Responses , Aung San Suu Kyi Arrest , India's Stand , China's Stand , Political Crises , Constitutional Crises
Vietnam’s Thirteenth National Party Congress: Agenda, Achievements and Expectations
January 30, 2021 Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF Commentary

Vietnam is holding its 13th National Party Congress from January 25 to 02 February, 2021. While the party congress is going to decide about the new leadership and also look for possible future blueprint to evolve as a middle power and develop relatio....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , India , ASEAN , UNSC , South China Sea , COVID-19 , UNCLOS 1982 , Doi Moi reforms , development plans
संयुक्त राष्ट्र सुरक्षा परिषद में भारत से अपेक्षाएं
January 29, 2021 Amb Asoke Mukerji, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

भारत ने संयुक्त राष्ट्र सुरक्षा परिषद के अस्थाई सदस्य के रूप में आठवीं बार अपने 2 वर्ष के कार्यक....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Hindi , Commentary , संयुक्त राष्ट्र सुरक्षा परिषद। आतंकवाद का प्रतिरोध। अफ-पाक क्षेत्र। पी-5। प्रधानमंत्री नरेंद्र मोदी। रिफॉम्ड मल्टीलेटरलिज्म
De-classified US strategy document on the Indo-Pacific
January 25, 2021 Amruta Karambelkar Commentary

Possible Motive
United States de-classified a document titled ‘US Strategic Framework for the Indo-Pacific on 13th of January. The de-classified document consists of 10 pages and is likely to be only a part of the larger document. It is....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , Commentary , US , Russia , ASEAN , Indo-Pacific , QUAD , Australia , Maritime Security , Trump , Japan , South Asia , Indian Ocean
Where do the Afghanistan-Taliban Peace Talks Stand?
January 22, 2021 Dr Anwesha Ghosh Commentary

Nearly two decades after the US-led military intervention in October 2001 toppled the Taliban, Washington was compelled to sign a ‘peace agreement’ with its nemesis. One of the most critical aspects of the agreement was to get the Afghan governme....

Keywords : Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Commentary , India , Afghanistan , Peace , Taliban , intra-Afghan-talks , negotiation , future
2021: The Year Ahead for Japan
January 20, 2021 Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

Although 2020 remained a challenging year for Japan due to the coronavirus pandemic, 2021 offers no alleviation from the existent troubles. The year started with a second month-long emergency, albeit a soft lockdown limited to the nation's capital an....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , India , Australia , Climate Change , Japan , Vietnam , Tokyo Olympics , Biden , Yoshihide Suga , Lower House Elections , Digital Agency , Senkakus
Russia Joins the Race for AI
January 19, 2021 Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

Artificial Intelligence (AI) and the connected emerging technologies are shaping the economies, militaries as well as the geopolitics of the world. It is no surprise, therefore, that country after country is joining the race to produce, acquire, deve....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Russia , Commentary , Russia , Putin , Supercomputers , AI technologies , Digital transformation , National Strategy for the Development of Intelligence Through 2030
India and the BIMSTEC FTA Proposal: Need for a Rethink
January 18, 2021 Pratim Ranjan Bose Commentary

Over the last two decades, the world economy has undergone a sea change. From technology to politics; very few things remain the same. But, BIMSTEC Free Trade Agreement (FTA) continues to be where it was. Mooted in 1998, it is still under discussion.....

Keywords : Neighbourhood Studies , Commentary , BIMSTEC , BBIN , Atmanirbhar Bharat , FTA , SAFTA
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