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Narrative of an Aggressive Russia Needs to be Countered
Amb Skand Ranjan Tayal

In the midst of shifting global strategic equations, the Biden administration would do well to have a fresh look and properly prioritize the present and future challenges to US interests, power and influence. In the emerging order, a candid dialogue

February 10, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy, US, Russia, Article, India, US, China, NATO, Ukraine, Biden, Crimea
भारत को किस नजरिए से देखता है चीन एक आधिकारिक चीनी आकलन
Jayadeva Ranade

भारत और चीन के बीच सैन्य गतिरोध खत्म होने और तनाव दूर होने के कोई संकेत नहीं हैं, बल्कि भारत के प्

February 10, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy, China, Hindi, Article, सीसीपी । पीएलए। गलवान घाटी। वास्तविक नियंत्रण रेखा। सीआइसीआइआर। हू शीशेंग।
The IOR Defence Conclave
Amb Gurjit Singh

The Ministry of Defence of India has undertaken useful initiatives in engaging with partners mainly on a south-south basis over the last year. The Indian Ocean Region Defence Ministers’ Conclave held on February 4, 2021 alongside Aero India 2021 wa

February 09, 2021 National Security and Strategic Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, Defence, Indo-Pacific, Article, Indo Pacific, SAGAR, Defence Attaches, Tejas, Aero India 2021, Defexpo, IORA
Assessment: Outcome of Vietnam’s 13th National Party Congress
Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF

Vietnam’s 13th National Party Congress concluded on 31 January two days earlier than planned for with a change in the leadership matrix and after approving the developmental plans. Vietnam’s political guidance and governance is based on a quartet

February 08, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy, China, Commentary, India, US, China, COVID-19, Pham Minh Chinh, Nguyen Phu Trong, Xuan Phuc.
Biden’s Foreign Policy Priorities: Implications for India
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF

President Biden’s 4th February speech1 at the State Department was designed to reassure Americans and signal to the world that “America is back” to resume the global leadership. Biden has emphasised re-engagement with the world with

February 07, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy, US, Commentary, India, China, Indo-Pacific, Biden State Deptt. Speech, Competitors, Summit of democracies
From Mask to Vaccine Diplomacy: A Critical Year Ahead for China
Dr Teshu Singh

The year 2020 will go down in the history of China as an “extraordinary year”. The passing year started with the onslaught of coronavirus throughout China and eventually it spread to the world. (The virus had started spreading since November 2019

February 04, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy, China, Article, NPC, CPC, Belt and Road Initiative, Xi Jinping, Taiwan, WHO, COVID19, Hong Kong, Dual Circulation, Mask Diplomacy, Vaccine Diplomacy, Xiaokang, Health Silk Road
Influences and Performance of Intelligence: Assessment of Intelligence Inputs in 2020 Ladakh Military Standoff
Col Pradeep Jaidka (Retd.)

‘The further one looks back, the further he looks ahead’ Historically, military might alone served as the primary instrument of national power and for securing national interests. Later diplomacy, economic power, science and technology

February 03, 2021 National Security and Strategic Studies, International Relations and Diplomacy, China, Tibet, Article, UAV, Aksai Chin, Ladakh, ISR, Pangong Tso, intelligence gaps, PLA Tibet
Vietnam’s Thirteenth National Party Congress: Agenda, Achievements and Expectations
Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF

Vietnam is holding its 13th National Party Congress from January 25 to 02 February, 2021. While the party congress is going to decide about the new leadership and also look for possible future blueprint to evolve as a middle power and develop relatio

January 30, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy, Commentary, India, ASEAN, UNSC, South China Sea, COVID-19, UNCLOS 1982, Doi Moi reforms, development plans
China’s Domestic and Foreign Policy under Xi Jinping
Jayadeva Ranade

Join Mr Jayadeva Ranade and Dr Teshu Singh as they discuss the internal situation in China, Chinese Economy, US-China Relations and India-China Relations.