Commentaries & Articles
Creating an Effective CDS for India’s National Defence
Nearly two decades after submission of the Kargil Review Committee (KRC) report in 1999, the Group of Ministers (GOM) Report in 2001 and recommendations of the Naresh Chandra Task Force in 2012, the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for the Indian armed forces has become a reality.
West Asia Roundup - January 2020
The year ended on a sombre note and 2020 woke up to more accentuated volatility in West Asia pursuant to the targeted killing of highly influential Iranian IRIGC General Qassem Soleimani by the US drone strikes in Iraq (Jan 3) while reportedly he was going to meet the Iraqi Prime Minister.
The United Kingdom Hit by another Islamist Extremism Inspired Terror Attack
The knife terror attack on 02 February 2020 in Streatham High Road in London, United Kingdom (UK) brought back memories of a similar terror incident on the streets of London on 29 November 2019 in which...
Does The Trump Plan for Peace Make Sense?
Before answering the question, let us look at the highlights of the 180-page plan worked out over three years, between Israel and U.S., with marginal consultations with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and one or t...
Addressing the Slugfest over Government Statistics
The arena of government statistical data is an unlikely subject for a political slugfest, given that there is a plethora of issues that can and do engage those who are suitably inclined. Besides, it is ...
China in Cyberspace
A number of major developments in warfare and military technology occurred in the latter half of 20th century. These paradigm shifts are seen in veering away from waging conventional wars to unconventio...
VIF News Digests
Neighbourhood News
September 18, 2024
Neighborhood News Digest- 18 September 2024

Afghanistan Operations Resume at Afghan Embassy in Oman Now Under Islamic Emirate-Tolo News The Ministry of Foreign Affairs...

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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
August 12, 2024
West Asia Roundup: July 2024

Abstract This was a month when Hamas lost some of its top leaders giving a partial validation to Israeli PM Netanyahu...

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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
June 5, 2023
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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