Commentaries & Articles
COVID-19 International Developments: Daily Scan, June 03, 2020
Economic
U.S. Weighs Tariffs against Nations Seeking to Tax Internet Firms
The Trump administration is taking the initial step to prepare tariffs against a range of trading partners unless they back off proposals to impose taxes that would fall heavily on the major American internet companies. The Office of the U.S.
What is happening in Libya?
We have been coming across reports, more in the foreign media than in the Indian, of the military gains of the Tripoli-based Government of National Accord (GNA) headed by Prime Minister Fayez al-Sarraj at the expense of the Tobruk-based General Khalifa Haftar.
Net War in India: in the Context of Current Turbulence
The Current Turbulence Relevant to India
The most visible events that impact the collective consciousness of Indian population today are connected with Sino Indian confrontation in the East, Pakistan sponsored proxy war post abrogation of Article 370- in the West, migration of Indian workers from economic hubs to their respective states of domicile and unprecedented global and economic downturn.
COVID-19 International Developments: Daily Scan, June 02, 2020
Economic
China bets on $2tn high-tech infrastructure plan to spark economy
When Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang delivered his government's annual work report in Beijing recently, the $2 trillion new high-tech infrastructure initiative was high up on the agenda.
COVID-19 International Developments: Daily Scan, June 01, 2020
Alongside growing opposition to Chinese investments, protectionism is widening. Nine of the world’s 10 largest economies have introduced new measures restricting foreign investment since 2017, according to the UN Committee on Trade and Development (UNCTAD).
How to Transform Indian Agriculture During COVID-19 Lockdown?
Why Indian Agriculture/ “Annadata” Needs Support, in Measured Terms Bailout Package?
The Corona virus (COVID-19) endemic across the globe has caused substantial human and economic losses and disrupted food system value chain1. It has jolted the human minds and made to realise the vulnerability of human life to nature.
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Neighbourhood News
September 20, 2024
Neighborhood News Digest- 20 September 2024

Afghanistan Russian envoy meets Amir Khan, invites him to Moscow talks-The Khaama Press Dmitry Zhirnov, the Russian...

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Africa Now
September 2, 2024
Africa Now (15-31 August, 2024)

OVERVIEW Recent developments in Africa highlight significant strides in infrastructure, international diplomacy, and...

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Defense, National Security and Terrorism, VIF Alerts
September 2, 2024
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01-15 August 2024)

Defence 14th India-Vietnam Defence Policy Dialogue held in New Delhi Indian Naval Ship Tabar Conducts Maritime Partnership...

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Eurasia News Digest
September 18, 2024
Eurasia News Digest(1-15 September, 2024)

Russia & Central Asia Kazakh President Announces Date for Controversial Nuclear Plant Project Kazakhstan will hold a...

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VIF Cyber Review
August 14, 2024
Cyber Review - July 2024

National China-backed Phishing attack targeted Bharat’s “India Post” system users. Smishing Triad— a China-based hacking...

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Myanmar Round Up
July 8, 2024
Myanmar Round Up: June 2024

June 2024 has been a tumultuous month for Myanmar, marked by significant military operations, escalating conflicts, and a...

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West Asia Round Up
September 20, 2024
West Asia Roundup: August 2024

Abstract US mediated ceasefire efforts by Egypt and Qatar and ‘take it or leave it’ proposals and the deal to rescue...

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Global Developments And Analysis: Weekly Monitor
September 18, 2024
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (02-08 Sept 2024)

Economic China pledges billions in fresh Africa aid despite debt concerns Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sept 05 promised...

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Science and Technology
September 12, 2024
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (16-31 August 2024), Issue 44

In this Issue I. Defence and Security DRDO Handed over the AHSP of ‘Nipun’ Munition to DGQA Second Arihant-Class Submarine...

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US Insights
June 6, 2024
US- Insights - May 2024

India-US Relations How India-US relations could change after the 2024 elections This year the US and India are both holding...

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Culture & Civilisation
September 12, 2024
Culture and Civilisational Digest: August-2024

3-day State Museum Conclave held in Delhi- The Statesman The Union Ministry of Culture organised a three-day State Museum...

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Multilateralism Digest
June 3, 2024
Multilateralism Digest: May 2024-Issue 5

I. India in the UN Indian inputs for a substantial Summit of the Future India contributes to CTTF India chairs Committee A...

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China Digest
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