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Joint VIF – GIMI, Seminar on Response to Terrorism and Situation in West Asia

On 28 March 2013, VIF welcomed a delegation from the Galilee International Management Institute (GIMI), Israel for a seminar on Response to Terrorism and Situation in West Asia. The seminar began with opening remarks given by Ambassador P. P. Shukla,....

April 04, 2013 Seminar_57 , International Relations and Diplomacy , Seminars , Arab Spring , Galilee International Management Institute , Global Terrorism , AF–PAK 2014 , Global Security Concerns , Geopolitics and Iran

The Jumbo Everyone Loves to Take for A Ride

Amb Kanwal Sibal

Some caveats are necessary before pronouncing on the UPA government’s foreign policy, especially the apparent mishandling of relations with Sri Lanka and the case of the Italian marines, as well as the setback in the Maldives. First, no country can....

April 01, 2013 International Relations and Diplomacy

Back From The Brink

Amb Kanwal Sibal

Contrary to all expectations, the Italian marines have returned to India for trial. After having formally announced that the marines will not come back, the Italian government has dramatically reversed its position. This suggests that the hardliners ....

March 29, 2013 International Relations and Diplomacy , Europe

Interaction with members of Goodwill Delegation from China Association for International Friendly Contacts (CAIFC)

On 18^th March 2013, VIF team led by Ambassador P.P. Shukla interacted with members of Goodwill Delegation from the China Association of International Friendly Contacts (CAIFC). The VIF team included Sandhya Jain, Prof. Makkhan Lal, and Pro....

March 28, 2013 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Interaction , Goodwill Delegation , CAIFC

Interaction of VIF Delegation with China Institute for International Strategic Studies at Beijing

A VIF delegation led by Mr. Ajit Doval and comprising of Gen. (Retd.) NC Vij, Amb. PP Shukla, Lt. Gen. Ravi Sawhney and Brig (Retd.) Vinod Anand visited China Institute for International Strategic Studies at Beijing on 15^th March 2013 and ....

March 21, 2013 Conference , International Relations and Diplomacy , Conferences , China-India relations

Italy goes back on its word

Amb Kanwal Sibal

The latest turn of events in the Italian marines case is most unfortunate for both India and Italy as the bilateral relationship is being put under serious strain. The Indian side had greater reason to feel aggrieved by the cause of the crisis. In....

March 19, 2013 International Relations and Diplomacy , Europe

Importance of India

Amb Kanwal Sibal

The back to back visits of French President Francois Hollande and British Prime Minister David Cameron to India in February call attention to the European dimension of our foreign policy. Many in our establishment have a tendency to dismiss the impor....

March 12, 2013 International Relations and Diplomacy , Europe

From Look East to Engage East: How India’s own Pivot will Change Discourse in Indo-Pacific Region

Nitin Gokhale

Much before President Barack Obama rediscovered Asia’s importance to the world and announced an American “rebalance” towards Asia-Pacific region in January 2012; New Delhi had quietly upgraded its two decade old “Look East” Policy to “Eng....

March 12, 2013 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific

Europe Comes Calling

Amb Kanwal Sibal

The successive visits of French President Hollande and UK Prime Minister Cameron to India this month can be viewed from different angles. Both countries clearly attach increasing importance to the India relationship. Opportunities in India are consid....

March 08, 2013 International Relations and Diplomacy , Europe

Friends with Benefits

Amb Kanwal Sibal

The back-to-back visits of the president of France, Francois Hollande, and the Prime Minister of Britain, David Cameron, last month have put the spotlight on India’s relationship with Europe. Some belittle the importance of this relationship as Eur....

March 07, 2013 International Relations and Diplomacy , Europe