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India's Civilizational Marvels
May 3 , 2024 Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF
Positive Bharat Views: 42
Goa’s Aguad Port and Jail Complex in Sinquerim have been in the limelight since April 2024 for hosting an exhibition showcasing India’s ancient couture, India’s epic tales and historical narratives, an...

Governance and Political Studies, Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : Cultural Heritage , Goa Aguad Port , India civilisation , Indian Manuscripts , Jail Complex , National Museum , Positive Bharat

Key Developments and Changes in India’s Approach towards Africa (2014 - 2024)
May 2 , 2024 Amb Rajiv Bhatia
Views: 59
Introduction
Foreign policy, as an instrument to promote national interest, is a continuing and dynamic – not static – phenomenon, displaying a subtle blend of continuity and change.

Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy, Africa, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Africa , COVID-19 , G20 presidency , India , India- Africa Summit , PM Modi , Voice of Global South Summits

Arshia Goswami: Bharat’s Youngest Weightlifter Defying Gravity of Expectation
May 1 , 2024 Anurag Sharma, Senior Research Associate, VIF
Positive Bharat Views: 75
बलेन लापेकस्तिठति बलमुपास्वेति | - Chhandogya Upanishad (7.8.1) {English Translation: “The world's existence is dependent on Strength. Be devoted to Strength”}

Governance and Political Studies

Tags : Arshia , Arshiya , BenchPress , Bharat , Deadlift , Fitness , Haryana , Panchkula , Positive Bharat , Weightlifting

Key Changes in India’s Approach Towards West Asia over the Last ten Years: From Link West to Act West
April 30 , 2024 Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF
Views: 114
When Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over the reins of India in 2014, there were some concerns within the Arab and the Muslim world that India’s foreign policy will tilt towards Israel at the expense ...

Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy, West Asia

Tags : China , GCC , I2U2 , IMEC , India , Israel , OIC , Red Sea , West Asia

West Asia and the Case of Measured and Controlled Escalation: A Trend in Future Warfare
April 29 , 2024 Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF
Article Views: 116
On the night of 13/14 April 2024 Iran launched an unprecedented 170 drones, 30 cruise missiles and 120-130 ballistic missiles against Israel. Iran stated that bombardment was in response to the 01 April...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Air defence , Ballistic Missile , cruise missile , Drones , Future Warfare , Iran , Iron Dome , Israel , Netanyahu , Nuclear Weapons

Nexus between Insurgency and Narco-Trafficking : A Case Study of Manipur
April 26 , 2024 Pulokjyoti Hazarika
Article Views: 194
Introduction
The northeast region of India has been inflicted with long-standing separatist insurgencies. Since the 1950s, this region has witnessed frequent ethnic conflicts as well as insurgent violence. In the recent past, the overall situation in the region has significantly improved, although the security challenges remain present.

National Security and Strategic Studies, North-East Insurgency, Governance and Political Studies

Tags : Bharat , Drugs , Golden Crescent , Manipur , Mizoram Insurgency , Narco Trafficking , Narcotic , NDPS , Terrorism

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