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Post-Balakot, Terrorism on Front Burner in Russia's South Asia Discourse
Vinay Shukla Commentary

In the wake of daring strike by the Indian Air Force (IAF) jets on the terrorist training facility of Jaish-e-Mohammad in Pakistan's Balakot, the Russian discourse has radically shifted from an ‘imminent’ nuclear stand-off between the two South A....

March 18, 2019 International Relations and Diplomacy , Russia , Commentary , Pakistan’s terrorism , Russian opinion on Balakot strike
National People’s Congress 2019: Major Takeaways
Dr Gunjan Singh Commentary

The National People’s Congress (NPC) which is regarded the rubber stamp Chinese Parliament started its annual session on March 5, 2019. The meetings are termed as ‘two sessions’ as both the NPC and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conf....

March 13, 2019 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Commentary , China’s economic challenges , tasks for Chinese leadership
Brexit - Mrs May Steps Back from the Brink?
Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Mrs May has postponed a meaningful vote on Brexit deal to 12th March. She assured the Parliament that in case the deal negotiated by her government is rejected, the MPs will be given a chance to vote whether they approve crashing out of Eu....

March 07, 2019 International Relations and Diplomacy , Europe , Commentary , Brexit voting , Brexit dilemma
Nigerian Elections – ‘Apna Time Aayega’!
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Nigeria, the most populous state in Africa and a rich country with inherent developmental contradictions went to polls on February 23 to elect the President, Vice President and the National Assembly. The Independent National Election Commission (INEC....

March 06, 2019 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Commentary , Nigeria elections , Nigerian President Buhari
Pulwama’s Aftermath and Pakistani Reaction
Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

The Pakistani Parliament in a joint session adopted a consensus resolution on 1st March reiterating Pakistan’s traditional position of confusing terrorism with self-determination. The resolution did not condemn Pulwama terror attack. It ....

March 05, 2019 Terrorism , National Security and Strategic Studies , Commentary , Pakistan’s economy , Pakistan’s terrorism , Balakot strike
Opinion on India-Pakistan Confrontation
James Jay Carafano Commentary

The confrontation flared up again in direct military confrontation between the two countries. Frankly, we did not expect India to undertake a kinetic response. But we think our overall assessment remains valid. We think both sides are looking not to ....

March 01, 2019 Terrorism , National Security and Strategic Studies , Commentary , Pakistan’s terrorism , India’s air strikes
Russia’s Growing Influence in Africa
Dr Neha Sinha Commentary

With the collapse of the superpower in 1991, things began to change. Today, there is much being talked about India and China’s role in the African continent, ignoring the expanding interest of Russia and her presence in Africa. Until the end of the....

February 26, 2019 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Commentary , Russia in Africa , Russian influence in Africa
इमरान खान का पुलवामा पर बयान: क्या भारत, इरान और अफगानिस्तान एक संयुक्त वक्तव्य जारी कर सकते है?
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

पाकिस्तान के प्रधानमंत्री इमरान खान ने 19 फरवरी को पुलवामा आतंकी हमले के बारे मे एक वक्तव्य दिया....

February 25, 2019 Terrorism , National Security and Strategic Studies , Commentary , पुलवामा आतंकी हमले , इमरान खान की असंवेदनशील टिप्पणि
Imran Khan's Pulwama Statement: Indecent and Insensitive
Amb Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF Commentary

Imran Khan's brief televised address on 19th February 2019 on the Pulwama terror attack provides an invaluable insight into his persona. It reveals a leader short on common decency and sensitivity, devoid of statesmanship and gravitas, and completely....

February 21, 2019 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Commentary , Imran Khan , Pulwama terror , JeM
Pulwama, Imran Khan’s ‘Naya Pakistan’ and Pakistan’s ‘New Mind-Set’
Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

The Pulwama attack has to be seen against the background of events in the wider region. On 13th February, a suicide attack on killed 27 Iranian soldiers in Sistan Balochistan province of Iran. The Iranian National Guards Corps (IRGC) ground forces c....

February 21, 2019 Terrorism , National Security and Strategic Studies , Commentary , Pulwama options , Naya Pakistan’s terror
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