Commentaries & Articles
Deterrence Exists, though Slender is the Thread!
This is an era of confused geopolitics. There were on horizon a transformation of West Asia, with Abrahams Accord, I2U2, Saudi-Iran thaw, IMEC; and then suddenly the fiercest of wars between Israel-Hama...
China’s Central Finance and Economic Affairs Work Conference Reveals Emphasis on Security and Development
China’s long awaited Central Financial Work Conference was held in Beijing on October 30-31, 2023, and was the first held since the establishment of the Central Financial Commission and the Central Fina...
Nepal’s Approach to China’s BRI
Nepal is strategically located in the middle of two giants, India and China. Being Nepal’s northern neighbour, China has been keen on increasing its investments in Nepal. The interests are not just econ...
Trends & Tribulations in the Indo-Pacific
(On August 8-10, 2023, Malaysia’s Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) conducted a seminal international conference called the 36th Asia-Pacific Roundtable.[1] Towards the overarching...
Japan’s Engagement with ASEAN: Security Dimension- Part II
From the two successive visits of Kamikawa and Kishida to the ASEAN region in quick time, it transpires that Japan now accords extra importance to the region as strategic environment has turned volatile...
Russia’s Fuel Export Ban and its Implication for Africa and Beyond
Background
On September 21, by a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Russia banned the export of all types of diesel, including summer, winter and Arctic blends, as well as heavy distillates, including gasoline and diesel.
VIF News Digests
Neighbourhood News
March 28, 2024
Neighborhood News Digest- 28 March 2024

Afghanistan Hekmatyar's 'Honor and Dignity' Intact: Mujahid-Tolo News Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson for the Islamic...

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Africa Now
January 1, 2024
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Commentary How the Global South is rediscovering centuries of shared history to challenge Western domination India’s...

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Defense, National Security and Terrorism, VIF Alerts
March 21, 2024
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (01-15 March 2024)

Defence In a major boost to Aatmanirbharta Ministry of Defence signs five major capital acquisition contracts worth Rs 39,...

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Eurasia News Digest
March 5, 2024
Eurasia News Digest (16-29 February 2024)

Russia& Central Asia Wabtec Acquires Full Ownership of Locomotive Assembly Plant in Kazakhstan The American company...

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VIF Cyber Review
January 9, 2024
Cyber Review - December 2023

National Bharat hosted the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence as “Global Hub for AI Innovation”. Bharat, the...

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Myanmar Round Up
March 13, 2024
Myanmar Round Up: February 2024

01 February 2024 marked the third anniversary of the military coup led by Min Aung Hlaing, which overthrew the elected...

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West Asia Round Up
March 19, 2024
West Asia Roundup: February 2024

Abstract With the ongoing Israel -Hamas war and increasing violence and death and destruction of large number of civilian...

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Global Developments And Analysis: Weekly Monitor
March 27, 2024
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (18-24 March 2024)

Economic With ‘made-by-China’ under US pressure, Mexican trade probes spark concerns over curbs Mexican tariffs on Chinese...

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Science and Technology
March 19, 2024
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (1-15 March 2024), Issue 33

In this Issue I. Defence and Security INAS 334 'Seahawks', Indian Navy's first MH 60R Squadron, Commissioned DRDO...

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US Insights
March 14, 2024
US Insights - February 2024

India-US Relations U.S. State Department approves $4bn sale of armed drones to India The U.S. State Department has approved...

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Culture & Civilisation
March 13, 2024
Cultural and Civilisational Newsletter : February-2024

(Cultural and civilisational issues are vital as they shape societies, influencing values, norms, and identities....

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Multilateralism Digest
March 21, 2024
Multilateralism Digest: February 2024 - Issue 2

I. India in the UN India chairs 62nd Session of Commission for Social Development India at the C34 debate India makes...

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China Digest
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