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A red carpet for Modi in the US but both sides must set realistic expectations
Amb P S Raghavan, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

The frenetic bilateral exchanges of recent months have imparted a new stimulus to the India-US relationship, somewhat similar to that imparted by the nuclear deal of 2008. These giant strides stem from a convergence of strategic interests. But the ob....

June 23, 2023 VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy, US, Article, India, US, Modi Visit, India US ties
C20 Nasmai Conclave: Exhibiting Arunachal Pradesh’s Cultural Diversity
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Introduction This year India holds the chairmanship of G20. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which translates as “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” is the theme of India’s G20 presidency and has a profound relationship with LiFE (Lifestyle for Envi....

June 23, 2023 VIF Alerts, Historical and Civilisational Studies, Article, G20, Vivekananda Kendra, Arunachal Pradesh, Diversity, C20, Namsai Conclave, Pema Khandu, Mutual Respect, Inclusion
Decoding the Institutionalization of China’s Political Relations with Central Asia
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

China’s relations with Central Asia have primarily been shaped by evolving economic, political, and security objectives. Because of its geographic proximity, abundant natural resources, and advantageous position as a gateway to Europe and the Middl....

June 22, 2023 VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy, Central Asia, China, Article, India, US, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukrainian crisis, C+C5, Xian, Transport Corridors, CKU
Indications of Elevated Military Preparations in Tibet
Jayadeva Ranade Article

Monitoring developments in the Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR) has become even more important after India's 4057-kms Line of Actual Control (LAC) with China became active along its entire length since at least May 2020, when the clash at Galwan Valley ....

June 21, 2023 VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy, China, Tibet, Article, China, PLA, LAC, Tibet, Galwan valley, TAR, Arunachal Pradesh, Metok Hydropower
India and US Engagement: Deliberate and Determined Delivery
K P Vijayalakshmi Article

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US has become the focus of discussion amongst the strategic community across the world. Being dubbed as “the most consequential, comprehensive strategic partnership”, India-US ties have withsto....

June 20, 2023 VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy, US, Article, India, US, PM Modi, defence cooperation, Indo Pacific, DTTI, Quad technology
Next Phase of India- US Strategic Partnership: Maximise Hope without Underestimating Challenges
Lt Gen Anil Ahuja, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM & BAR (Retd.) - Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

Background The momentum for the forthcoming State visit of PM Modi to the US, scheduled to commence June 21, 2023, is building up progressively. In the run-up to the visit, US Secretary of Defence Lloyd Austin was in Delhi on June 04-05; followed ....

June 19, 2023 VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy, Article, India, DTTI, iCET, Defence Advance Domains, Strategic Trade Dialogue
India-US Defence Cooperation: Assessing US Defence Secretary Lloyd Austin’s Visit to India
Dr Saroj Bishoyi, Research Fellow, VIF Article

Introduction US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III was on a crucial visit to India from 4-5 June 2023 to discuss and explore ways to further strengthen the India-US defence and strategic partnership. During the visit, the two sides discussed....

June 19, 2023 VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy, US, Article, India, US, Indo-Pacific, defence cooperation, DTTI, Supply chains, Export Control, INDUS-X, Industrial Cooperation, IPMDA, Joint Production, Jet Engines, Security Provider, ToT, USIBC
Pakistan’s Deepening Crisis and Budget
Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

Pakistan’s Finance Minister Dar presented the budget for FY 2023-24 on 9th June. Pakistan follows July to June budget cycle. There does not appear to be any serious attempt by the PDM government to address the serious economic crisis the country fa....

June 16, 2023 VIF Alerts, Neighbourhood Studies, Pakistan, Article, Imran Khan, IMF, Debt Trap, defence budget Pakistan
Will Kishida go for a snap election in Japan?
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

Amid speculation that Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida might call for a snap election, the news of fissures in the LDP-Komeito alliance would not be a welcome prospect for the future of Japanese politics. The speculation emerged following a flu....

June 15, 2023 VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy, Article, security threats, LDP, Komeito, Fumio Kishida, China threat, Snap election, policy differences, North Korea’s missile launch
PM Dahal’s Visit to India: A vision of Trust, Respect and Enhanced cooperation
Aarushi Gupta Article

Nepal’s Prime Minister, Pushpa Kamal Dahal’ Prachanda’, was on a four-day official visit to India from May 31 to June 3. It was his first bilateral visit abroad since he assumed office in December last year. It is his fourth visit to India in t....

June 14, 2023 VIF Alerts, Neighbourhood Studies, Nepal, Article, India, China, Nepal, Prachanda, Hydropower, Energy Cooperation, PM Dahal, MoUs
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