Commentaries & Articles
Modi’s Prescription for Rejuvenating DRDO should be Taken Seriously
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has left none in doubt that his commitment to the Indian defence self-reliance is “unquestionable and uncompromising”. Modi was right in his criticism of the Defenc...
The Fatal Attraction of the Islamic State: The Curious Cases of the Returnee, Self-indoctrinated and the Lone-Wolf
The news of the four Indian youth from Kalyan joining the Islamic State (IS) in July 2014 became a major concern to the newly-elected government in New Delhi. This was one of the first instances which e...
India-Korea Relations in the Asian Century
Perhaps the most notable development in world affairs today is the dawn of Asian century. If the 20th century was dominated by the rise of US and trans-Atlantic relations , the global centre of gravity ...
Security Trends in Jammu and Kashmir: A Year of Uncertainty Awaits
The current scenario in Jammu & Kashmir is drawing attention towards some ongoing imperatives. First, the assembly election results are a reflection of uncertainty on the political front with clear ...
Abe’s Re-election and India-Japan Relations
Shinzo Abe’s decisive victory in the mid term polls on December 14 augurs well for the future of India-Japan relations. Diplomatic ties between India and Japan that have seen an upswing over the past tw...
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Neighbourhood News
April 25, 2024
Neighborhood News Digest- 25 April 2024

Afghanistan Mawlawi Kabir Calls for Kabul's Participation in Moscow Format-Tolo News Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the deputy prime...

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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
April 23, 2024
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01-15 March 2024)

Defence Defence exports increase by 32.5% in FY 2023-24; Private sector contributes 60% Army Commanders’ Conference calls...

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Eurasia News Digest
April 19, 2024
Eurasia News Digest (1-15 April, 2024)

Russia & Central Asia In Moscow Attack, a Handful of Suspects but a Million Tajiks Under Suspicion Muhammad, a Tajik...

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VIF Cyber Review
April 16, 2024
Cyber Review - March 2024

National Cabinet approved over ₹10,300 Crores for “IndiaAI” programme The Cabinet, on 07 March, approved an allocation of...

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Myanmar Round Up
April 12, 2024
Myanmar Round Up: March 2024

The situation in Myanmar remains troubled since the military coup in February 2021. Myanmar's military chief, Min Aung...

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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
April 25, 2024
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (08-14 April 2024)

Economic What overcapacity? China says its industries are simply more competitive The last day of U.S. Secretary Janet...

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Science and Technology
April 5, 2024
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (16-31 March 2024), Issue 34

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Induction of Helicopter Unit at Air Force Station Thanjavur Delivery of ‘Ammunition...

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US Insights
April 12, 2024
US - Insights - March 2024

India-US Relations Incredible momentum in India-US defence relations: Pentagon official There is a paradigm change and...

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Culture & Civilisation
April 5, 2024
Cultural and Civilisational Newsletter : March-2024

Buddha relics return to India after historic Thailand tour- The Economic Times The relics of Lord Buddha, along with those...

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Multilateralism Digest
April 15, 2024
Multilateralism Digest: March 2024-Issue 3

I. India in the UN India bats for reform in ILO’s governing structure India suggests reform of UNSC working methods Second...

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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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