Vipul Tamhane
Vipul Tamhane is an Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorist Financing (AML/CFT) specialist with expertise in international business, and Commercial Law. He is a visiting faculty at Pune University's Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, where he teaches Counter Terrorism to Masters and Postgraduate Diploma students. He is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of Diplomacy Direct, an upcoming national-interest think tank dealing with counter-terrorism, national security, geopolitics, and international diplomacy.
Latest Articles
China is one of India’s largest trading partners, despite ‘frosty’ relations
China remains one of India's largest trading partners even while the message is loud and clear that trade relations between the two giants may touch the sky once there is normalcy along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Eastern Ladakh.
Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan (Taliban): A Hotbed of Terrorism
Despite vehement denials the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, also known as the Taliban, continues to support groups such as the Tehreek Taliban Pakistan, or TTP
‘Four Stars of Destiny’ – Gen Naravane’s Memoirs
Gen Naravane's memoirs is expected to be public around April this year. Never before has a service Chief written his memoirs so soon after retirement
Beyond diplomacy- Tackling pro-Khalistan activities
Pro-Khalistan groups pose a growing threat to Indian missions in the USA, UK, Canada, and Australia and diplomatic reprimand may not be adequate.
The politics behind the release of 93000 Pakistani POWs
On Aug 2, 1972, India and Pakistan signed the Shimla Agreement, which authorized India to free all 93,000 Pakistani POWs in return for Mujibur Rahman's safety
‘Operation 1107’ – Myanmar Insurgency in Action
The Myanmar Army is reported to have lost control of critical towns along the Myanmar-China border. This is a matter of concern for India.
India’s vote on Gaza at the UNGA: Reasons and Repercussions
Indian vote at the UNGA was defended as one of consistency in denouncing terrorism in all forms and around the world, not only in the area.
PLA’s Achilles heel: flaws that weaken China’s combat capabilities
The last decade has witnessed the modernization of the People's Liberation Army comprising the People's Liberation Army, the PLA Navy and the PLA Air Force
Hamas attack: reasons behind the Israeli intelligence lapses
On October 7, Hamas launched an offensive on Israel, infiltrating terrorists and kidnapping hostages. At least 100 Israelis were killed, and 1,400 injured.
India-Canadian relations: tension in the air?
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's allegations about Indian involvement in the killing of Hardeep Singh Nijjar have heightened international tensions.
India – an investment paradise
India today is one of the world's fastest-growing major economies and investment paradise. Experts feel that India's young population benefit the country.
India hosts G-20 with finesse
G 20 consists of 19 countries. The G20 countries account for 85% GDP, more than 75% of global commerce, and almost two-thirds of the global population.
Manipur – malady, madness, and mayhem
Manipur has witnessed prolonged fighting in the past few months in which apart from mortar fire, violence and illegal arms trading have also been observed.
South Asia’s nuclear triangle
Southern Asia is commemorating the 25th anniversary of nuclear weapons while grappling with domestic issues like political insecurity, and socio-economic turmoil
Unsettled front: recent incidents along the Line of Control
Recent occurrences along the Line of Control (LoC) suggest attempts by the Pak army to reactivate the India front to shift attention from failures in the West
Digital personal data protection Act, 2023 for combating money laundering
The Data Protection Authority of India is responsible for enforcing the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, of 2023, to safeguard individual privacy in India.
BRICS Summit 2023: Charting India’s Path to Global Influence
For India, the BRICS summit carries special significance. Topics to be discussed in the conference range from economic collaboration to technology exchange
India-Pakistan border ceasefire agreement – prelude to peace?
The most recent India-Pakistan border clash occurred after the Pulwama attack. India responded by launching airstrikes on Jaish-e-Mohammed camps in Pakistan.
High tension drama before August 2023 election in Pakistan
Pakistan is at a fork in the road with far-reaching consequences. The drama is sure to hold the nation's attention until the election results are announced.
Indo-China bilateral meeting: striving for strategic trust
Wang Yi, Director, Foreign Affairs of the Communist Party of China and also the Foreign Minister after the removal of Qin Gang met with Indian NSA Ajit Doval
Money laundering and terrorism financing
Money laundering is like a game of hide-and-seek. The criminals are trying to hide their dirty money, and the authorities are trying to find it.