Commentaries & Articles
Canada-based Khalistani Elements: A Continuing Concern for Bharat
धर्मं चर। धर्मान्न प्रमदितव्यम्। - तैत्तिरीय उपनिषद् 1.11 [English Translation: Practice righteousness (Dharma). Do not swerve from righteousness (Dharma). Source: Taittiriya Upanishad 1.11]
Does Intelligence Always Fail-Invariably?
Since their inception, humans have been interested in knowing about the adversary. Examples abound in history. The blind king’s desire to know events in Kurukshetra; Moses tasking his 12 spies before se...
Hamas Attack on Israel: A Tough Road Ahead
The surprise and audacious attack by Hamas on Israel from the Gaza Strip on 07 Oct 23 has drawn parallels with the 9/11 terror attacks on United States in terms of surprise, shock action and casualties....
Questionable Stance of Cambodia’s Policy on China as Manet attends 3rd BRI Forum Meeting in Beijing
Cambodia’s cosiness with China is a matter of worry for the ASEAN grouping. Cambodia pursued a pro-China policy during the outgoing rule of Hun Sen, one of the world’s longest-serving Prime Ministers an...
Tragedies with the Nepalese in the Israel-Hamas War
The Nepalese nationals suffered unprecedented casualties during the recent surprise attack by the Islamist Hamas group of Palestine on the soil of Israel on October 7.
Indonesia’s Presidency of ASEAN: Approach to Crisis in Myanmar
Indonesia is holding the presidency of ASEAN for 2023 during which Indonesia has hosted a series of meetings in July and September. Through various statements, ASEAN has emphasised on the common and sha...
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
Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 52, 2023)

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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China Digest (16-31 May 2023)

India-China Relations It is learnt that China objected to the proposal from India to add Abdul Rauf of the JeM to the UN...

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