World Soft Power Index 2023

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The ISSF World Soft Power Index 2023, second edition of a first-of-its-kind comprehensive Index that evaluated the soft power of 100+ countries, brings out some interesting insights.



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China Plans to Dominate the World; But This Time Through Football
Udayan Raj Singh


China Plans to Dominate the World; But This Time Through Football

(An exclusive ISSF investigation report) In December 2016, the global soccer community was abuzz with the rumor that London-based Chelsea football club’s …

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July 22, 2022
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Taliban: A Historical Overview
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Taliban: A Historical Overview

Ever since the Trump administration signed a peace deal with the Taliban in February 2020 that paved the way for the US …


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July 20, 2022
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India in the Indo-Pacific and its Place in the Quad
Dnyanashri Kulkarni


India in the Indo-Pacific and its Place in the Quad

The coinage of the term Indo-Pacific is not derived from a geographical merger of two oceans, the Indian and the Pacific. As …


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July 14, 2022
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India’s Diplomatic Comeback in Afghanistan; a Strategic Overview


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July 13, 2022
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The Green Strategic Partnership – The First of its Kind

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ISSF Samvaad

India’s premier geopolitical talkshow

Back on popular demand! ISSF’s SAMVAAD Special: In today's episode, we have Dr Salvatore Babones - to discuss and deliberate on various hard-hitting topics like Hinduphobia in the West, India's performance on various rankings and indicators, witchhunt against Indian diaspora, Western media's bias against India and India's achievements! Guest: (Dr/Prof) Salvatore Babones Moderated by: Udayan Raj Singh Edited by: Vivek Tiwari Visit ISSF: www.issf.org.in/read Attributions: Bonnie Grace / Solemn/courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Music: Tensions Run High by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Tension... Gustav Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Rock Intro 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Piano March by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Heavy Interlude by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ ISSF: www.issf.org.in
"SAMVAAD" Special: Rapid Fire with Salvatore Babones
ISSF’s SAMVAAD Episode 9: In today's episode, we have Dr Salvatore Babones - to discuss and deliberate on various hard-hitting topics like Hinduphobia in the West, India's performance on various rankings and indicators, witchhunt against Indian diaspora, Western media's bias against India and India's achievements! Guest: Professor (Dr/Prof) Salvatore Babones Moderated by: Udayan Raj Singh Edited by: Vivek Tiwari Visit ISSF: www.issf.org.in/read Attributions: Bonnie Grace / Solemn/courtesy of www.epidemicsound.com Music: Tensions Run High by Soundridemusic Link to Video: Cinematic Tension... Gustav Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Rock Intro 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Piano March by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Heavy Interlude by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ ISSF: www.issf.org.in
"SAMVAAD" E9: India and the West - Salvatore Babones
Is Racism behind Western Media's biased coverage of India? #SAMVAAD #ISSF
ISSF’s SAMVAAD Episode 8: In today's episode we have a well-renowned scholar on the Pakistan issue Professor (Dr.) Jyoti M. Pathania joins us to discuss her new book The Deep State Continuum In Pakistan & Implications For India Grab a copy of Dr Pathania's book: https://www.amazon.in/State-Continuum-Pakistan-Implications-Pathania/dp/939149062X https://www.flipkart.com/deep-state-continuum-pakistan-implications-india/p/itmbdd94747cf89d Guest: Professor (Dr.) Jyoti M. Pathania Moderated by: Udayan Raj Singh Edited by: Vivek Tiwari Visit ISSF: www.issf.org.in/read Attributes Gustav Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Rock Intro 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Piano March by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Heavy Interlude by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ ISSF: www.issf.org.in
"SAMVAAD" E8: Pakistan and the Deep State Continuum - Prof. (Dr.) Jyoti M. Pathania
ISSF’s SAMVAAD Episode 7: In today's episode we have Shri Krzysztof Iwanek discuss India's response to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Shri Iwanek is a well-renowned South Asia expert and the head of the Asia Research Centre (War Studies University, Poland). He writes for The Diplomat’s Pulse and Asia Life sections. Shri Iwanek is also a regular contributor to ISSF's website. Read articles from Shri Iwanek at https://thediplomat.com/authors/krzysztof-iwanek/ Guest: Shri Krzysztof Iwanek Moderated by: Udayan Raj Singh Edited by: Vivek Tiwari Visit ISSF: www.issf.org.in/read Attributes Gustav Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Rock Intro 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Piano March by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Heavy Interlude by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/... Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-... Artist: http://incompetech.com/ ISSF: www.issf.org.in
"SAMVAAD" E7: Ukraine War & India's Response - Krzysztof Iwanek
ISSF’s SAMVAAD Episode 6: In today's episode we have a renowned Independent Researcher and Columnist - Niranjan Marjani. His research areas range from foreign policy and geopolitics to migration, diaspora, and race and ethnic studies. He regularly contributes articles to newspapers and magazines. The topic of discussion: Central Asian geopolitical situation 1. Kazakhstan's independent stance 2. Kyrgyz-Tajik border clash 3. Tajik nationalism, a threat to the region's peace? 4. India-Central Asia relations 5. War in Ukraine and the Central Asian country's response Link to Mr Marjani's article on central Asia: https://issf.org.in/read/f/central-asia%E2%80%99s-multi-vector-foreign-policy Guest: Shri Niranjan Marjani Ji Moderated by: Udayan Raj Singh Edited by: Vivek Tiwari Visit ISSF: www.issf.org.in/read Attributes Gustav Sting by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100529 Rock Intro 2 by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Piano March by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Heavy Interlude by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100515 Artist: http://incompetech.com/ ISSF: www.issf.org.in
"SAMVAAD" E6: Central Asia - Niranjan Marjani
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