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Is Vasudhaiva Kuṭumbakam a Pacifist Notion? Discussing the Blind Application of the Phrase
May 1 , 2023 Rohith Krishna, Research Assistant, VIF
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Introduction: A Brief Background of the Phrase and its Usage at International Forums As India ascended the G20 presidency, the discussions on its theme, ‘Vasudhaiva Kuṭumbakam’, became widespread. The ...

Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : G20 , nationalism , Universalism , Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam

Of democracy, impunity and autocracy
April 28 , 2023 Amb P S Raghavan, Distinguished Fellow, VIF
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Sanctions do not have a place in international law, except with UN approval. But they have become commonplace weapons in the diplomatic armoury of countries. The social media age craves competition, com...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : autocracy , democracy

India’s Defence Exports: Onwards to a Goal that Seemed Impossible
April 28 , 2023 Lt Gen (Dr) V K Saxena (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, VSM
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Start point - disbelief When the Draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy (DPEPP) issued on 03 Aug 2020 by the MoD had stated upfront a goal of achieving defence exports target of Rupees 350...

National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence

Tags : Atmanirbhar Bharat , Defence Exports , Make-in India

E-Commerce: Issues and Challenges
April 27 , 2023 Anil Kumar Kanungo
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E-Commerce globally is on the rise. Relentless innovation in technology, endless consumer’s demand for variety of products and services, digitalization drive, advent of internet, OTT, and Covid-19 pande...

Technological and Scientific Studies, Economic Studies

Tags : E-Commerce , FTA , G-20 , ICT , MSME , ONDC , RTA , WTO

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