VIF View Point
The Visit of US President Donald Trump

A Round Table Discussion comprising a Group of Experts on the United States was hosted at the Vivekananda International Foundation. The focus of the RTD was on US President Donald Trump’s forthcoming visit to India and what India should expect out of this meeting keeping in mind our current bilateral relations in trade, economy and defence.

Indo-Pak Dialogue – VIF View Giving Peace A Chance

More than a week after National Security Advisors of India and Pakistan met in Bangkok, it is becoming now clear that resumption of talks between the two neighbours was always a possibility, given that the leadership of both country’s – definitely India’s- have much higher priorities of development, economic growth and poverty alleviation to tackle for their respective citizens.

Developing Situation in Iraq

The recent developments in Iraq, characterized by the huge territorial gains made by the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL) at the cost of a collapsing central authority, widespread lawlessness, vicious sectarian strife, shut down of the Baiji oil refinery, and the hostage taking of foreign nationals, cannot but be a matter of serious concern.

Uttarakhand Tragedy: Lessons Galore

The state of Uttarakhand faced one of the worst tragedies in recent memory. Several hundreds were killed and property worth thousands of crores was damaged by the floods. Man made problems turned a natural calamity into a national disaster. If the armed forces once again won the hearts of millions of countrymen, by displaying immense courage in the face of adversity, the political class and the bureaucracy let the people down.

Maoists Attack in Chhattisgarh: Urgent Steps Required

The cowardly and barbaric attack on a convoy of Congress leaders and workers at Jeeram Ghati in Jagdalpur district of Chhattisgarh recently resulting in the loss of many precious lives should be an urgent wake-up call for the entire nation.

Shinde’s Shenanigans Grievously Damage National Unity, Integrity and Security

Home Minister Shinde has given comfort to India’s enemies with his reckless assertions at the Congress Party’s Jaipur chintan shivir that the BJP and the RSS were running “terror training” camps to spread Hindu terror throughout the country.

Pakistan violates Line of Control, decapitation of Indian soldier

The latest incident across the Line of Control (LoC), and the killing and decapitation of an Indian soldier, highlights yet again the challenge that Pakistan poses to our security and diplomacy. Further, this act cannot be discounted as a local incident as it bears all the hallmarks of having been deliberately planned and executed at a higher level within the Pakistan Army.

Two things are clear.

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