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Domestic and International Implications of China’s Digital Yuan

Abstract/Summary

The concept of Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) seems to have gained traction over the past few years and is well past the stage of conception. With around 86% of the world's central banks engaged in CBDC related wo....

April 22, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , US , China , Cryptocurrencies , surveillance , US Dollar , Ant Group IPO , authoritarianism , blockchain technology , BRI nations , digital Yuan , PBOC , SWIFT , Winter Olympics

China’s Nuclear and Missile Capabilities : An Overview

Maj Gen P K Mallick, VSM (Retd)

… creation of the theatre commands and the PLA’s emphasis on joint operations have catalysed the Rocket Force’s focus on jointness…. integrating Rocket Force units into dual-use missile systems and the possible collocation of conventional an....

April 21, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , China’s nuclear and missile capabilities , PLARF’s nuclear weapons , China’s nuclear force modernization

Academic Freedom: Some Unpleasant Considerations

Dr Dilip K. Chakrabarti, Editor, VIF History Volumes Commentary

Among the left-liberal intellectuals, this has been a frequently used term in India for quite some time. The people, who use it, find it generally convenient not to explain its connotation. This way they enjoy the advantage of suggesting that a dread....

April 20, 2021 Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , archaeology , Academic Freedom , Ayodhya judgment , left liberals

पुस्तक समीक्षा: “फॉर्गाटन कश्मीर: दि अदर साइड ऑफ दि लाइन ऑफ कंट्रोल” लेखक : दिनकर पी. श्रीवास्तव। प्रकाशक : हर्पर कोलिन्स। प्रकाशन वर्ष : फरवरी 2021। पृष्ठ : 304। मूल्य : 699

Amb Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF Article

“फॉर्गाटन कश्मीर” किताब हालांकि पाकिस्तान के कश्मीर में किये गये आक्रमण को स्पर्श करती है और �....

April 20, 2021 Jammu & Kashmir , National Security and Strategic Studies , Article , पाकिस्तान। कश्मीर। पीओके। गिलगिट। बालटिस्तान। इब्राहिम खान। महाराजा। मेजर ब्राउन। नॉर्दन एरियाज। एनडब्ल्यूएफपी। यूएनसीआइपी प्रस्तावों।

Joint VIF-Heritage Interaction on “Future Trajectory of Indo-US Relations”

The Vivekananda International Foundation and The Heritage Foundation, USA jointly organized a web-based interaction session to deliberate upon the future trajectory of Indo-US relationship in the post-COVID era. The discussion centered around three ....

April 20, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , US , Defence Relations , India-US Trade , Infrastructure Cooperation

Indian Military: Adapting to New Age Strategic Paradigm

Lt Gen Gautam Banerjee, Editor, VIF

… for some years before India’s military modernization bears fruition at the field level, the Indian military, having committed to its rigorous oath, has little option but to defend the nation by harnessing what resources that might be available ....

April 19, 2021 National Security and Strategic Studies , Defence , Military strategy in hostile neighbourhood , Perennial aggression against India , Pre-military modernisation strategy , Irregular Warfare

Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: March 2021

Naval Jagota

In March six experts group discussions and one joint discussion with the Prospect Foundation were organised by the Vivekananda International Foundation through webinar on events and topics affecting India’s interests from the neighbourhood, West As....

April 19, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Pakistan , US , Indo-Pacific , QUAD , India-China relations , Iran’s Internal Political Dynamics , India-EU FTA

Climate Change Summit: India Should Invest in Climate Action but Resist Western Pressure

Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Article

Coinciding with Earth Day, President Biden will be hosting a summit of world leaders to discuss climate change on 22-23nd April 2021. The purpose of the summit is to persuade the leaders to undertake ambitious goals to cut the greenhouse emissions an....

April 19, 2021 National Security and Strategic Studies , Climate Change , Article , India , China , Climate Change , PM Modi , renewable energy , Biden , CO2 emissions , John Kerry , Paris Agreement , Kyoto Protocol

China-Pakistan Strategic Nexus: Implications for India

Jayadeva Ranade Article

The growing China-Pakistan nexus raises the threat to India. Their strategic and territorial interests have been cemented by the China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC). With the flow of Chinese military power into Pakistan, China veritably straddles....

April 16, 2021 Pakistan , Article , China , CCP , CPEC , PLA , Gwadar , Ladakh , Two Front war , Western Theatre Command , J &K