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Constitutional Changes in Russia
February 26 , 2020 Himani Pant, Associate Fellow, VIF
Commentary Views: 98
In his annual Presidential address to the Federal Assembly last month1, Russian President Vladimir Putin announced a series of amendments “to improve social policy and public administration” in the country. His speech addressed constitutional amendments, reshuffling of the government and a few socio-economic measures for growth and development. A working group of 75 people comprising of legislators, scholars, public figures and politicians was constituted to plan a draft for changes2.
Tags : Constitutional amendments Russian Parliament , Russian Constitution , Russian President , Russian State Council , Russia , International Relations and Diplomacy
COVID-19 Disrupts Maritime Supply Chains
February 26 , 2020 Dr Vijay Sakhuja, Consultant, VIF
Commentary Views: 82
The COVID-19 virus has impacted global maritime transportation sector including cruise liner industry. A number of major manufacturing hubs and markets across China have stopped businesses and manufacturing by small and medium enterprises has been put on hold. Majority of the workers and labour force have gone back home and are yet to return to work causing major disruption in production. Furthermore, hinterland connectivity and logistic operations have stopped and several shipping firms have closed offices.
Tags : Cruise lines , Health emergency , losses of containerized lines , Shipyards deserted , Shortage crews , Very Large Crude Carrier , Indo-Pacific , International Relations and Diplomacy
The Strategy for Combating Hunger and Nepal
February 25 , 2020 Prof Hari Bansh Jha
Article Views: 181
Because of the development of science and technology, human beings have increased their access to the Moon and Mars and they have even been dreaming to reach the Sun. But, is it not a great pity that while they are performing such great miracles on the one hand, they have not been able to combat hunger on the very planet they exist on? Hunger has been the greatest curse that mankind has had to face not only in the Kaliyuga but also in the past in the Dwapar, the Treta or even in the Satyayuga.
Tags : challenges in Nepal , Climate Resilience Measures , Global Hunger Index , Sustainable Development Goals , Nepal , Neighbourhood Studies
Understanding India's Genome Project
February 25 , 2020 Rajesh Singh
Commentary Views: 167
If things proceed as planned, an ambitious project to understand India’s enormous genetic diversity will be launched later this year. This will arguably be the first of its kind to be initiated in the country under the aegis of the government of India. Called the Genome India Project, it could have several phases, though the fate of the subsequent phases will depend on the first one that kick starts in October. The Department of Biotechnology will be the nodal government agency overseeing this endeavour which will use cutting-edge technology in genetic science to map the Indian genome.
Tags : DNA , Genetics , Genome , GIP , India's Genome Project , Indian Institute of Science , Governance and Political Studies
राष्ट्रपति ट्रम्प की भारत यात्रा : सामरिक संदर्भ पर ध्यान देने की आवश्यकता
February 25 , 2020 Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF
Article Views: 165
राष्ट्रपति ट्रम्प 24-25 फरवरी, 2020 को भारत की राजकीय यात्रा पर आ रहे हैं। भारत सरकार नि:संदेह भ्रमणकारी राष्ट्रपति के लिए लाल कालीन बिछायेगी। राष्ट्रपति के रूप में राष्ट्रपति ट्रम्प की यह पहली भारत यात्रा है। हालाँकि यह यात्रा उनके कार्यकाल के उत्तरार्ध में हो रही है, लेकिन प्रधानमंत्री मोदी ट्रम्प के भारत दौरे को सुनिश्चित करने का श्रेय ले सकते हैं। एक बड़े पैमाने पर सार्वजनिक रिसेप्शन राष्ट्रपति के गुजरात पहुँचने का इंतजार कर रहा है जो विराटता और भव्यता में टेक्सास में "हाउडी मोदी" शो से मेल खाता हुआ होगा। भारत में उम्मीद है कि यह यात्रा दोनों देशों के बीच रणनीतिक संबंधों को और मजबूत करेगी।
Tags : Art 370 , BECA , CAA , China , Dalai Lama , DTTI , Hindi , Howdy Modi , LEMOA , tariffs , trade , US , International Relations and Diplomacy
India-US relationship –Strategic as it is!
February 24 , 2020 Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF
Commentary Views: 503
“Namaste Trump ji” is going to be the reverberation through media and speeches in the two days as President Donald Trump arrives for his 36 hour long maiden visit to India from February 24-25. Apart from the bilateral meetings with Prime Minister Modi whom he happens to like a lot and the ceremonial banquets and lunches Trump and Melania Trump will enjoy the Indian boisterous hospitality in Kemcho style at the freshly built Sardar Patel stadium in Ahmedabad where huge crowds are expecting to provide a very colourful welcome to him.
Tags : America First , Art 370 , CAA , COMCASA , Energy Security , India developed country , King of Tariffs , LEMOA , Namaste Trump , Taj Mahal , US , International Relations and Diplomacy
Afghanistan: Peace deal and deepening political crisis
February 24 , 2020 Dr Yatharth Kachiar, Research Associate, VIF
Commentary Views: 254
President Trump’s upcoming visit to India and the rapidly progressing peace talks between the US and the Taliban gives yet another opportunity for the policymakers in India to use their ingenuity in order to secure a place for itself in a post-American Afghanistan. The reports suggest that the agreement between the US and the Taliban has been finalized “in principle” and it is most likely that the two sides will sign the peace deal by the end of this month.
Tags : Afghanistan , India , Peace Deal , Presidential elections , Trump Visit , Pakistan , Neighbourhood Studies
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