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China Preparing to Deal with Trump 2.0

“The ability to prevent defeat is your responsibility, while the opportunities for victory depend upon the enemy.” - Six Secret Teachings, Jiang Ziya As the world awaits another term of US President Donald Trump, the People’s Republic of China (PRC...

India-Indonesia Diplomatic Relations @75 Years: Strategic Cooperation Shaping Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific

As India and Indonesia commemorate 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations (1951-2024), it is time to celebrate the deep-rooted historical, civilizational, cultural, and economic linkages spanning for the last two millennia, which in turn lays...

VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-30 November 2024)

Defence India-Japan Memorandum of Implementation for Co-Development of Unicorn Masts for the Indian Navy. DRDO conducts successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile Indian Army successfully concludes Multi Agency Disaster...

Neighbourhood News Digest – 16 December 2024

Afghanistan Islamic Emirate Denounces Extension of UN Sanctions Monitoring Mission – Tolo News The Islamic Emirate has condemned the extension of the UN Sanctions Committee’s monitoring mission, saying that sanctions on its officials are unjust and...

Neighbourhood News Digest - 6 December 2024

Afghanistan France condemns latest Taliban-imposed ban on Afghan women – UN Report France has strongly condemned the Taliban's recent decision to ban Afghan women from working with the United Nations, describing it as a severe violation of...

The 21st Century: The Century of India and ASEAN - Modi’s Strategic Visit to Lao-PDR

Modi's two-day visit during the second week of October to attend the 21st India-ASEAN and the 19th East Asia summits in Lao PDR on the invitation of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone marked India's commitment to forge stronger ties with ASEAN amid...

Myanmar's Civil War: A Turning Point, or a Descent into Chaos?

Myanmar's civil war has taken a major turn. The rebels have scored big wins, pushing the military out of many border regions. The conflict has become increasingly militarised, with a rise in violence from both sides. The military's control is...

The Importance of Being Brunei

The Sultanate of Brunei is among the smallest countries of ASEAN with a high GDP. It follows a quiet diplomatic style. Brunei is different from other ASEAN countries in that it is a sultanate where all decisions are made by the Sultan who is also...

The Traction of India-Singapore Relations

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is paying a two-day visit to Singapore on September 4th and 5th on the second leg of his visit after visiting the oil rich Brunei. His visit to these two important Southeast Asian countries is taking place close on the...

Neighborhood News Digest- 24 July 2024

Afghanistan Otunbayeva: Women Remain Integral Part of UN Operations-Tolo News The UN Secretary General’s special representative and head of UNAMA Roza Otunbayeva said that women have remained an integral part of whatever the UN does. Speaking at the...

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