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China Preparing to Deal with Trump 2.0

“The ability to prevent defeat is your responsibility, while the opportunities for victory depend upon the enemy.” - Six Secret Teachings, Jiang Ziya As the world awaits another term of US President Donald Trump, the People’s Republic....

Africa Now (01-15 December, 2024)

OVERVIEW

The African Continent witnessed significant developments over the past two weeks. The continent continued to experience democratic upheavals with Ghana electing John Dramani Mahama as its new President. The continent championed t....

VIF Europe Expert Group Meeting- Panel Discussion India-EU FTA: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Road Ahead

On December 12, 2024, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), as a part of their Europe Expert Group Meeting, hosted a Panel Discussion on the India-EU FTA: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Road Ahead. The session was chaired by Amb. Anil W....

Africa Now (16-30 November, 2024)

OVERVIEW

Over the last two weeks, the African continent experienced dynamic changes with major developments occurring in political and economic spheres. The continent continues to witnessed instability with extremist rebel groups killed 1....

Africa Now (1-15 November, 2024)

OVERVIEW

The African continent witnessed significant progress over the last two weeks. With its vast resources, strategic location and rapidly growing population, Africa has become an important player in the geopolitical scenario. It is i....

Neighborhood News Digest - 08 November 2024

Afghanistan
Indian Delegates Meet Islamic Emirate Officials, Karzai-Tolo News
J.P. Singh, India’s joint secretary of the Pakistan-Afghanistan-Iran division of the external affairs ministry, in separate meetings with Afghanist....

Uzbekistan’s Pragmatic Engagement with Afghanistan: Significant for the Region

During a recent visit to Tashkent, I had attended the roundtable on ‘Foreign Policy of Uzbekistan: Openness and Prosperity for Peace’ on 25 October 2024. The speakers were some of the prominent policy makers with long experience of diplomacy and ....

Eurasia News Digest (1-15 August, 2024)

Russia & Central Asia

Central Asian leaders sound optimistic note on expanding regional trade at Astana meeting
A growing spirit of cooperation underpinned the August 9 gathering of the leaders of all five Central Asia states,....

Neighborhood News Digest - 23 July 2024

Afghanistan
Foreign Investors Show Strong Interest in Afghanistan's Mining Sector-Tolo News
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum reported the interest of Turkish and Kyrgyz investors in the mining sector of Afghanistan. The spo....

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit to Moscow Sets an Example of Relations Between Great Powers

Relations between Russia and India are exemplary from Moscow’s perspective, as they demonstrate how powers should interact amid the changing international order. First, their relationship is grounded in the responsibility which governments have to ....

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