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France’s Foray into the Indo-Pacific and its Relevance for India

Introduction

The Indo-Pacific has suddenly emerged as a theatre of great powers contestation by major stakeholders. Economic and security interests in this construct have driven the stakeholders to seek institutional mechanism with like-m....

August 18, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , Article , Maritime Security , Indian Diaspora , Regional Security , Emmanuel Macron , Pacific Islands , Indo-Pacific Strategy , EEZ , nickel deposits , imperialism

The US-Pakistan CIS-MOA Agreement: A Sea-Sand Line

Dr Dinesh Kumar Pandey Article

The Cabinet of Pakistan has discreetly approved the formalisation of the ‘Communication Interoperability and Security Memorandum of Agreement’ (CIS-MOA), a new security agreement with the United States (US). This action signifies a renewed beginn....

August 14, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , Pakistan , Article , FATF , US-Pakistan Relations , TTP , Grey List , CIS , CISMOA , AML/CFL

Systematic Persecution: Unveiling the Chinese Government's Atrocities Towards Uyghurs and Other Turkic Muslims

Rakshith Shetty

… gravity and consistency of the evidence presented here warrant urgent international attention and a comprehensive response .. addressing the crisis in Xinjiang requires a multi-faceted approach .. including diplomatic pressure, economic measures,....

August 14, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Uyghur atrocities , state repression in Xinjinag , repression of Uyghur culture , denial of human rights in China , religious prosecution in Xinjiang

Former Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang’s Absence Points to Discord in Senior Echelons of the CCP

Jayadeva Ranade Article

The decision taken by stern faced members of China’s National People's Congress Standing Committee (NPCSC) at an emergency meeting on July 25 to replace Qin Gangas Foreign Minister with his predecessor Wang Yi was very unusual. The NPCSC did not, h....

August 14, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , Xi Jinping , CCP , Wang Yi , Qin Gang , Fu Xiaotian , MPS , NPCSC

The Emerging Trends in the Indo-West Asian Ties: Newer Opportunities and Challenges

Dr Alvite Singh Ningthoujam Article

Since the last few years, there has been a discernible growth in India’s bilateral relations with most of the countries in its extended neighbourhood – West Asia. With the exception of a few, cooperation and joint collaborations between them are ....

August 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Article , Israel , India , GCC , Saudi Arabia , Arab League , Healthcare , UAE , Look West Policy , Space , UAESA

Indo-Pacific Experts Group Meeting on Surmounting Tensions over Taiwan: Implications and Options for India

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a discussion on “Surmounting Tensions over Taiwan: Implications and Options for India” on July 19, 2023 (Wednesday). Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, gave the opening remarks and Amb....

August 08, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , Taiwan

Koreas Celebrate 70th Anniversary of Korean War yet Peace Remains Elusive

Prof Rajaram Panda Article

Introduction

27 July 2023 marked the 70th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice. The Korean War lasted for three years – from 25 June 1950 to 27 July 1953. When it ended, no peace treaty was signed but a truce was reached, leaving the....

August 08, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Demilitarised zone , Blue House , Korean War , Korean War Museum , nuclear and missile development , Cheonan corvette

Does Absence of ‘War’ Mean Peace, in Indian context?

Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

A narrow definition of peace is that it is opposite to concept of war, implying where there is no war, there is peace! Again, in a social sense, peace is commonly used to mean a non-existence of war and freedom from fear of violence. The proposition ....

August 07, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , China , War , CCP , Peace , LoC , LAC , Sun Tzu , Influence Operations

Iran's Inclusion in the SCO: Implications and Regional Significance

Dr Abu Zafar Article

Iran has become 9th full member of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) in its 23rd summit held in virtual mode in the first week of July under the presidentship of India. After reproachment with Saudi Arabia it is another good news for Tehran....

August 02, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , SCO , Iran , West Asia

Unravelling Indonesia's Democratic Evolution, Transformations and Challenges

Prof Gautam Kumar Jha Article

In an occurrence rare in politics, Indonesia stands out as one of the few countries in the world where a rival Presidential candidate of another political party is appointed to one of the highest ministerial positions within the ruling government pos....

July 31, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , democracy , Sukarno , Communist Party of Indonesia (PKI) , Asia Africa Conference , Malaysian Federation , Prabowo Subianto