Articles

Bilateral Ties Through Various Political Changes in Myanmar

In this podcast, join Amb VS Seshadri and Cchavi Vasisht to discuss Amb Seshadri's chapter titled ‘Bilateral Ties Through Various Political Changes in Myanmar’ based on the edited book recently published by the VIF on Revisiting Myanmar. ....

September 21, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Security , Northeast India , Podcast , Military Takeover , bilateral Relations , India-Myanmar , Independence

Water Security in India

Dr Uttam Kumar Sinha

Niti aayog in 2018 came out with a significant report titled 'Composite Water Management Index Report' which very clearly stated that India was facing the worst water crisis in its history impacting millions of lives and livelihood. The report emphas....

September 16, 2023 National Security and Strategic Studies , Governance and Political Studies , Climate Change , water security , water management , Podcast , Climate , Indus Basin , Ground water

Changing Dynamics of India-Myanmar Relations

Amb Preet Mallik

The VIF has published the book titled “Revisiting Myanmar: Present Through Past,'' which is coedited by Brig Vinod Anand and myself, Cchavi Vasisht. The initiative to collaborate with various ambassadors and scholars have helped us develop a bette....

September 05, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Constitution , Armed forces , Northeast India , Podcast , Military Takeover , India-Myanmar

Caste Bill in the California State Assembly

Dr Prakash A Shah

The California Senate approved Senate Bill No. 403, which would amend many existing laws on discrimination in California to add the protected characteristic of caste. The bill illustrates the travel of caste to the United States from India. This brin....

July 21, 2023 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Podcast , Caste Bill , California State Assembly

Recent trends in Environment and Climate Change: The Case of the High Seas Treaty and Mission Life

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF

In this episode of the VIF Podcast, Mr. PK Khup Hangzo, Associate Fellow, VIF and Ms. Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF discuss two key issues namely the recently adopted UN High Seas Treaty, the first global treaty aimed at protecting marine lif....

July 20, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Climate Change , Climate Change , Environment , Podcast , High Seas Treaty , Marine ecosystem and biodiversity , Coral reefs

New Dimensions in India-US Relations: Outcomes of PM Modi's Visit to the US

Amb Arun K Singh, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently made a landmark visit to the United States. In this episode of the VIF Podcast, Amb. Arun Kumar Singh, Distinguished Fellow, VIF and Former Indian Ambassador to the US and Dr. Sweta Kumari, Associate Fellow, V....

July 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , India , US , China , Indo-Pacific , trade , Podcast , iCET , PM Narendra Modi's visit

Importance of Aung San Suu Kyi

Amb Rajiv Bhatia

The Role of Aung San Suu Kyi who has been at the helm of political affairs in Myanmar’s march towards democracy was crucial. In this episode, Amb Rajiv Bhatia and Cchavi Vasisht, discuss the importance of Aung San Suu Kyi by revisiting the country�....

June 30, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Myanmar , Suu Kyi , Podcast , Military Coup

India-US Strategic Partnership: Entering a New Phase

Lt Gen Anil Ahuja, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM & BAR (Retd.) - Distinguished Fellow, VIF

In this episode of VIF podcast, Lt. Gen. Anil Ahuja (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF and Dr. Sweta Kumari, Associate Fellow, VIF, discuss developments taking place with regards to India- US relations particularly in the areas of defence and techno....

June 21, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , India , US , Indo-Pacific , technology , defence cooperation , DTTI , Podcast , iCET

Jinnah: His Successes, Failures and Role in History

Prof (Dr) Ishtiaq Ahmed

In this episode of the VIF podcast, Prof (Dr) Ishtiaq Ahmed, a Swedish Political Scientist and Aarushi Gupta, Research Assistant at the Vivekananda International Foundation, discuss the many intriguing facets of Prof Ahmed’s book, Jinnah: His Succe....

June 15, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Partition , Podcast , Mahomed Ali Jinnah , Quaid-e-Azam , British Intelligence , Direct Action Day , 1946 Calcutta Killings

Ayurveda, Mental Health & Happiness Index

Dr. P Ram Manohar

The world is discussing mental health perhaps more than ever. It has intensified, especially in the post-pandemic era. At the same time, the post-pandemic world has also generated curiosity and revival of traditional medicinal practices around the wo....

June 01, 2023 Historical and Civilisational Studies , India , Ayurveda , Mental Health , Podcast , Traditional Medicine