India’s Role in The World Today

Any projection of the trajectory of India’s role in the world in the coming times demands first, an understanding of the current state of the world, and second, an awareness of the factors that are likely to influence its role.

The World To....

The Fifth World Nomad Games in Kazakhstan: Embracing Tradition Through Sports

Introduction
Kazakhstan hosted the Fifth World Nomad Games (WNG) from September 7–13, 2024, in its capital city Astana. Since its inception in 2012, the World Nomad Games (WNG) have expanded into a notable platform showcasing the tradit....

Discussion on the Developing Situation in Bangladesh

On 13 September, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a discussion on the “Developing Situations in Bangladesh.” Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, delivered the opening remarks, followed by brief observations from Amb Veena Sikri....

The First India-GCC Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue -Outcomes and Assessment

On 9th September, India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held the first ever meeting of the Foreign Ministers in Riyadh, thereby institutionalizing the much-awaited dialogue and format which also attests to both sides attaching high importance ....

Neighborhood News Digest- 20 September 2024

Afghanistan
Russian envoy meets Amir Khan, invites him to Moscow talks-The Khaama Press
Dmitry Zhirnov, the Russian ambassador in Kabul, met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister. The Ministry of Fore....

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (02-08 Sept 2024)

Economic
China pledges billions in fresh Africa aid despite debt concerns
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sept 05 promised 360 billion yuan ($50 billion) in financial support to African countries over the next three years, par....

Eurasia News Digest(1-15 September, 2024)

Russia & Central Asia

Kazakh President Announces Date for Controversial Nuclear Plant Project
Kazakhstan will hold a referendum on October 6 on whether to build a nuclear power plant, President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev announced o....

Neighborhood News Digest- 18 September 2024

Afghanistan
Operations Resume at Afghan Embassy in Oman Now Under Islamic Emirate-Tolo News
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that diplomats representing the Islamic Emirate began their work at the Afghan Embassy i....

The Story of Indian Warfare

On September 9, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a Vimarsh on 'The Story of Indian Warfare' by Col. Ajay Singh (Retd). He is the recipient of the Rabindranath Tagore International Award for Art and Literature 2021 and t....

Neighborhood News Digest- 17 September 2024

Afghanistan
Muttaqi: Efforts Ongoing to Connect Afghanistan to Türkiye, Europe-Tolo News
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a meeting with ambassadors of several countries in Kabul and representativ....

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