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Twenty Months In, The Taliban Endures As The World’s ‘Catch-22’
June 1 , 2023 Dr Chayanika Saxena
Commentary Views: 90
Amid controversial observations about the Taliban’s potential recognition[1], the world is yet to arrive at an understanding, let alone a consensus, on what to make of the ultra-conservative regime and ...

Afghanistan, Neighbourhood Studies

Tags : Al Qaeda , Taliban , UN

India-US relations: Rescuing reality from expectations
June 1 , 2023 Amb P S Raghavan, Distinguished Fellow, VIF
Article Views: 86
While wanting US technological and security support to facilitate its rise, India does not acknowledge reciprocal obligations, even on a common challenge like China.

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : India , US Ties , USA Indo

Ayurveda, Mental Health & Happiness Index
June 1 , 2023 Dr. P Ram Manohar
Podcast Views: 113
The world is discussing mental health perhaps more than ever. It has intensified, especially in the post-pandemic era. At the same time, the post-pandemic world has also generated curiosity and revival ...

Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : Ayurveda , India , Mental Health , Traditional Medicine

Prospects for the Political Settlement of Ukraine Crisis
May 31 , 2023 Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF
Article Views: 250
(The following is the transcript of presentation made during an International Webinar on “Road to Peace: Prospects for the Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis” organised by China Institute of Int...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : G20 , G7 , India , PM Modi , Russia , Ukraine

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