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Addressing Post-earthquake Issues in Western Nepal
Prof Hari Bansh Jha Article

The deadly earthquake of 6.4 magnitude on the midnight of November 3, 2023 that caused massive human causalities and destruction of property in the western hilly region of Nepal, had its epicenter in Jajarkot and West Rukum districts, nearly 500 kilo....

December 04, 2023 VIF Alerts, Neighbourhood Studies, Nepal, Article, India, PM Modi, Humanitarian Assistance, earthquake, relief materials, Seismic activity
What should be India’s Approach at COP 28?
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Article

The 28th meeting of Conference of Parties (COP 28) of UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) is being convened in Dubai from 30th Nov to 12 Dec 2023. The meeting is being held in the backdrop of IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report (SAR), whi....

December 01, 2023 VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy, Climate Change, Article, India, China, CBDR, climate justice, COP28, VIF Report
Cyclical Errors in Intelligence Assessment: A Comparative Analysis
Col Pradeep Jaidka (Retd.) Article

A study of history would reveal that nations and their leaders become victims of surprise as they either chose to remain ignorant of events or unwilling to accept new (or good) inputs in a timely manner. Some significant historical examples are liste....

November 29, 2023 VIF Alerts, National Security and Strategic Studies, Article, Israel, Hamas, HUMINT, Intelligence assessment, Mossad, SIGINT, 1973 Yom Kippur war
Deterrence Exists, though Slender is the Thread!
Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

This is an era of confused geopolitics. There were on horizon a transformation of West Asia, with Abrahams Accord, I2U2, Saudi-Iran thaw, IMEC; and then suddenly the fiercest of wars between Israel-Hamas with its other fallouts. The geopolitics of We....

November 28, 2023 VIF Alerts, National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence, Article, Terrorism, sanctions, Warfare, CBMs, deterrence, no war no peace, Conventional war
China’s Central Finance and Economic Affairs Work Conference Reveals Emphasis on Security and Development
Jayadeva Ranade Article

China’s long awaited Central Financial Work Conference was held in Beijing on October 30-31, 2023, and was the first held since the establishment of the Central Financial Commission and the Central Financial Working Committee. With the decline in C....

November 24, 2023 VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy, China, Article, China, economy, CCP, Li Qiang, CFWC, Infrastructure projects
Trends & Tribulations in the Indo-Pacific
Captain (Dr) Gurpreet Singh Khurana, Indian Navy (Retd) Article

(On August 8-10, 2023, Malaysia’s Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) conducted a seminal international conference called the 36th Asia-Pacific Roundtable.[1] Towards the overarching aim of maintaining ASEAN centrality in region....

November 22, 2023 VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy, Indo-Pacific, Article, India, US, China, ASEAN, Indo-Pacific, South China Sea, Taiwan, Multilateralism, COC
Japan’s Engagement with ASEAN: Security Dimension- Part II
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

From the two successive visits of Kamikawa and Kishida to the ASEAN region in quick time, it transpires that Japan now accords extra importance to the region as strategic environment has turned volatile. Japan’s economic engagement with the countri....

November 21, 2023 VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy, Article, South China Sea, Maritime Security, SDF, international politics and diplomacy, RAA, OSA, Japan’s pacifism, disaster management
Russia’s Fuel Export Ban and its Implication for Africa and Beyond
Samir Bhattacharya Article

Background On September 21, by a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Russia banned the export of all types of diesel, including summer, winter and Arctic blends, as well as heavy distillates, including gasoline and diesel.[1] As per....

November 20, 2023 VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy, Africa, Russia, Article, India, China, Russia, Africa, Putin, Energy Security, Ukraine, EU, energy, Export ban
China-Bhutan Border Talks: Indian Stakes in the Discussions
Aarushi Gupta Article

On 23 and 24 October 2023, the 25th Round of Boundary Talks was held between China and Bhutan in Beijing. Tandi Dorji, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Bhutan visited China, and led the Bhutanese delegation for the talks, while Sun ....

November 17, 2023 VIF Alerts, Neighbourhood Studies, Bhutan, Article, India, China, Bhutan, Doklam plateau, Border talks, Chumbi valley, 25thBoundary Talks
Sister Nivedita to the Women of Modern India
Dr Arpita Mitra Article

We recently celebrated the 156th birth anniversary of Sister Nivedita on 28 October 2023. One of the important messages of this extraordinary disciple of Swami Vivekananda was for the women of future India. Though this message is nearly a century old....

November 16, 2023 VIF Alerts, Historical and Civilisational Studies, Article, Swami Vivekananda, nationalism, Sister Nivedita, Education, Nation-Building, Women’s emancipation
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