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A Cogent National Strategy is Needed for J&K in 2019
January 9 , 2019 Lt General S A Hasnain, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM (Bar), VSM (Bar) (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF
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This article commences with a couple of presumptions about future scenarios. First, that in the predictable future there is likely to be no workable agreement with Pakistan on J&K and the issue is likely to continue with status quo. Pakistan will plan and cater to an optimization to stay ahead in the loop of baiting India and executing its actions within its perception of our limit of tolerance.

National Security and Strategic Studies, Jammu & Kashmir

Tags : Kashmir in 2019 , Political engagement in Kashmir

Imperative to Understand Concept of Peace for Conflict Transformation in Kashmir
January 9 , 2019 Brig Narender Kumar, SM, VSM (retd.)
Article Views: 17241
Chancellor Willy Brandt of Germany had said, “Peace is not everything, but without peace, everything is nothing”. Kashmir is passing through a similar situation where lack of peace has led to a collapse of societal values and parental control over children. Educational institutions and places of worship have become the hubs of radicalisation leading to disaffection among the citizenry with the state.

National Security and Strategic Studies, Jammu & Kashmir

Tags : Kashmir politics , Peace-building in Kashmir

Emerging Situation in Pakistan in 2019
January 9 , 2019 Dr Shalini Chawla
Commentary Views: 3349
Pakistan presently faces some critical challenges but also has few opportunities they can build on. The challenges include Pakistan’s severe economic crisis, Imran’s proclaimed fight against corruption...

Pakistan, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : Imran Khan’s concerns , Pakistan trends

Citizen's Amendment Bill and the Need for a Refugee Policy
January 8 , 2019 Amb Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF
Article Views: 16698
Today's interaction will see most dwelling on the Citizen's Amendment Bill (CAB) and going into its fine details and its pros and cons. I would, however, like to avail of this opportunity to underline t...

National Security and Strategic Studies, Ilegal Immigration

Tags : Citizen's Amendment Bill , Refugee Policy

फाइनेंशियल एक्शन टास्क फोर्स का पाकिस्तान दौरा
January 8 , 2019 Shruti Punia
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फाइनेंशियल एक्शन टास्क फोर्स (एफएटीएफ) के नौ सदस्यीय प्रतिनिधिमंडल ने 8 से 19 अक्टूबर के बीच 12 दिनों तक पाकिस्तान का दौरा किया। एफएटीएफ के एशिया-प्रशांत समूह (एपीजी) में अमेरिका के वित्त विभाग, ब्रिटेन के स्कॉटलैंड यार्ड, पीपुल्स बैंक ऑफ चाइना, तुर्की के न्याय विभाग, मालदीव की वित्तीय खुफिया इकाई तथा इंडोनेशिया के वित्त मंत्रालय के विशेषज्ञ शामिल थे।

Pakistan, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : Hindi , आतंकवाद को वित्तीय सहायता , एफएटीएफ का पाकिस्तान दौरा

West Asia Review- December 2018
January 8 , 2019 Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF
Article Views: 12918
West Asia continued to be fraught with conflicts, competition and crisis with newer challenges springing up with the decision of US to withdraw its troops from Syria, and Iraq leaving the field wide ope...

West Asia, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : conflict in Syria , West Asia situation

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