Terrorism
VIF News Digest : National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-30 June 2025)

Defence Fifth FPVAchal built by Goa Shipyard Ltd Launched for ICG. DRDO & IIT Delhi demonstrate Quantum Entanglement-Based Free-Space Quantum Secure Communication over more than 1 km distance. INSArnala commissioned into Indian Navy. MoD...

Neighbourhood News Digest – 11 July 2025

Afghanistan Deported Afghans from Iran Face Food Shortages in Kabul Camp – Tolo News A number of Afghan returnees deported from Iran have complained about the lack of timely access to sufficient food at a camp in Kabul. They say they are struggling...

South Asian Security and Order

(The following is presentation made by Dr. Arvind Gupta on ‘South Asian Security and Order’ at World Peace Forum, Beijing on 04 July 2025) Background India, the biggest country in the region, is extraordinary diverse region. However, we have...

Prime Minister’s visit to Ghana: Reinvigorates relations with Africa

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Ghana on 2- 3 July 2025 has revitalized India’s relations with the West African country. The visit of the Indian Prime Minister to Ghana, a prominent nation in Africa, and regional leader in West Africa took...

VIF News Digest : National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism (01-15 June 2025)

Defence Maiden Visit of EUNAVFOR ships to India. Lt Gen Dinesh Singh Rana takes over as Commander-in-Chief of Andaman & Nicobar Command. Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy PM & Defence Minister in New Delhi. DRDO...

War Against Terrorism: Whole of the Nation Approach

Prelude The environment these days (as seen through the electronic media) is so charged up with matters military that ‘A’ stands for Akash (the surface to air missile) and ‘Z’ for ZU23 (air defence gun). More strategically oriented debates veer...

The Significance of the Fourth India-Central Asia Dialogue

The long-pending India-Central Asia dialogue could not be convened at a more relevant time than now. India has taken a decisive yet measured strike on cross-border terrorism perpetrated by Pakistan in the form of Op Sindoor. Central Asia has also...

Internal Security Monitor (16-31 May, 2025) Vol 1, No 15

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh said Pakistan is on ‘probation’, meaning it would receive a stern response for promoting terrorism. He warned national security is not limited to guarding the borders from external aggression but safeguarding the...

Op Sindoor: Time to Hit the Refresh Button

While the military aspects of Op Sindoor have been discussed, the examination of the diplomatic fallout of Op Sindoor is just beginning. There were unintended consequences of Op Sindoor. In an unprecedented diplomatic move, India sent seven high-...

VIF News Digest : National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism (01-15 May 2025)

Defence Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Takes Command as CISC. Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma Takes Over as GOC-in-C of Northern Command. Air Marshal Tejinder Singh Takes Over as AOC-in-C, Training Command. Air Marshal Balakrishnan Manikantan Takes...

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