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Xi Jinping Reinforces Security Apparatus Amidst Growing Popular Discontent
March 7 , 2024 Jayadeva Ranade
Article Views: 872
The slowing economy and increasing joblessness have contributed to the growing popular discontent in China. This has affected China’s entrepreneurs and there are indications that discontent has spread also to the ‘princelings’ and cadres in the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).

China, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : armed police department , CCP , Cultural Revolution , discontent in China , Ministry of State Security , PLA , Political Bureau , Xi Jinping

Israel-Hamas War: Enough is Enough
March 6 , 2024 Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF
Commentary Views: 915
“How much is enough “to rake up the conscience and comfort levels of the international community especially for USA- the sole benefactor of the Netanyahu led Israeli onslaught on the hapless and hopeles...

West Asia, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Gaza , Hamas , Israel , Palestine , Two State solution , UNRWA

Political Chaos in Pakistan’s 2024 Election: Challenges Ahead
March 5 , 2024 Dr Angana Kotokey, Research Associate, VIF
Article Views: 825
Introduction
Pakistan has witnessed yet another controversial election, marked by claims of rigged voting, violence (during pre-and post-polling), and interference from the deep state. Despite the inauguration of the 16th National Assembly session that began on the 29th of February, the post-election political dynamic in Pakistan brims with uncertainties.

Pakistan, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : Coalition Government , Pakistan election , PML(N) , PPP , PTI

Securing Bharat’s Critical Mineral Supply Chains: The Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Act, 2023
March 4 , 2024 Deekhit Bhattacharya
Article Views: 890
A fresh push for securing supplies of critical minerals will be crucial to power its manufacturing and deep-tech ambitions. Maintaining momentum will be essential.

Governance and Political Studies

Tags : critical minerals , Economic Growth , exploration , futuristic technologies , private sector participation , rare earths , Supply chains

India-Nepal Relations
March 4 , 2024 Amb Ranjit Rae
Podcast Views: 675
In 2024, Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar's first foreign visit to Nepal highlighted India’s closeness to its neighbour. Building upon the positive momentum of the visit of Nepal’s Prime Minister Prac...

Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : Foreign Minister , Jaishankar , Nepal , Prachanda visit

International Court of Justice and Adjudication on Israel`s Military Operations in Gaza and Human Rights Violation
March 1 , 2024 Gautam Sen
Article Views: 1140
Based on the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) request for an advisory opinion on `Legal Consequences arising from Israel’s Policies and Practices in Occupied Palestinian Territory’,

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Gaza , genocide , Hamas , Israel , South Africa , UNGA , UNSC

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