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India’s Growing Relations in Latin America and the Caribbean

The recent sojourn of External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar to four countries in Latin America and the Caribbean caught the attention of policy makers across different locations while at the domestic and regional level it received praise for hi....

May 12, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Latin America , Carribean , Dr. Jaishankar India , Panama

From I2U2 to IUSU-India is the Key

Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

In the wake of unprecedented developments in West Asia especially the demarche and rapprochement by major Gulf powers in recent times, the meeting of National Security Advisers of USA (Jake Sullivan), India (Ajit Doval), and UAE (Sheikh Tahnoun) in R....

May 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , India , USA , Saudi Arabia , West Asia , I2U2 , IUSU

Quad-Plus Dialogue

The latest edition of the Quad Plus Dialogue (QPD) at the think tanks level was held virtually on 09 May, 2023. This time Vivekananda International Foundation hosted the dialogue. Apart from VIF, the think tanks from Quad members included the Heritag....

May 11, 2023 Conference , International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Russia , Indo-Pacific , Quad Plus , G7 Summit , US policy , Ukraine Crisis , QPD

The Indian Tricolour Shines again through Operation Kaveri

Samir Bhattacharya Article

Fighting broke out in Khartoum and other areas of Sudan early on 15th April, engulfing the capital in turmoil and raising the possibility of a full-scale civil war. Tensions had been rising between General Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedt....

May 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , Sudan , Evacuation , refugee crisis , Civil war , coup , Dagalo , Burhan , Hemedti , Operation Kaveri , Sudan Conflict

India and China: Complexities of a Competitive Relationship

Col Gurinder Pal Singh Article

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The complexities between India and China is a multifaceted dynamic, involving both competition and rivalry in their relationship. Both countries strive to promote their national interests and establish themselves as prominent act....

May 10, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , Sino-Indian relations , China’s India policy , PRC’s domineering phobia , consequences of Sino-India conflict

India's Soft Power Diplomacy with Africa

Manish Chand

In this episode Samir Bhattacharya, Senior Research Associate, VIF discusses with Mr Manish Chand. Manish Chand is Founder-CEO and Editor-in-Chief of TGII Media Private Limited and India Writes Network the current contours of India's Soft power diplo....

May 09, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Soft Power , Gandhi , Cultural cooperation , Podcast , ITEC , Mandela , India Africa Collaboration , Nollywood , CII Business conclave , ICSSR

India-Africa Roundtable on Science and Technology

On 15th March 2023, as part of the "Connect Africa" initiative, VIF organised 1st "India-Africa Roundtable (IAR)"on Science and Technology with a focus on collaboration in the field of Science & Technology, particularly in the domain of Trade, Clim....

May 09, 2023 Conference , International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Interaction , Connect Africa , Climate Change , Food Security , African Union

Diplomatic Thaw between Japan and South Korea

Prof Rajaram Panda Article

Two significant developments in Northeast Asia escaped the attention of the Indian media because of its obsession to cover China’s aggressive policies on many regional issues. While the latter is too important to overlook and deserves critical scru....

May 08, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , WTO , comfort women , rapprochement , semiconductor , Export Control , wartime compensation , diplomatic thaw

Of democracy, impunity and autocracy

Amb P S Raghavan, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

Sanctions do not have a place in international law, except with UN approval. But they have become commonplace weapons in the diplomatic armoury of countries. The social media age craves competition, comparison and instant verdicts on trends....

April 28, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , democracy , autocracy

Sudan Stuck amidst the Power Grab

Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Sudanese have suffered a week long violence that was not seen before except in the Darfur some 20 years ago. This time it is the battle of supremacy between the current ruler military chief General Burhan and his rival deputy Gen Mohammed Hamdan Daga....

April 25, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Commentary , India , US , Arab League , Gen Burhan , Gen Hemedti , Rapid Support Forces Sudan