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India’s Geopolitical Posturing and Conflict Termination
Brig (Dr) Ashok Pathak (Retd.) Article

The Issue
A nation needs to assess her geo-political position in consonance with regional threat environment, aspirations of her people, economic growth and military power. Excessive aggression leads to instability. At the same time, indi....

September 24, 2018 National Security and Strategic Studies , Defence , Article , India’s geo-political positioning , Indo Pak Wars
Brainstorming Session on Afghanistan

Security situation in Afghanistan faces greater challenges. Besides the Taliban, the rise of ISIS opens up another front for the embattled Afghan state. At a time when the Afghan national election draws closer, security challenges necessitate greater....

September 21, 2018 Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Conferences , ISIS , Taliban , Afghan state , Security situation in Afghanistan
The United Nations 73rd General Assembly Session
Amb Asoke Mukerji, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

“Making the United Nations relevant to all people: global leadership and shared responsibilities for peaceful, equitable and sustainable societies”, this will be the theme for the 73rd Session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA) from 15 Sept....

September 21, 2018 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , 73rd Session UNGA , Indian priorities in 73rd UNGA
World Suicide Prevention Day
Rajesh Singh Commentary

Every year, we observe the World Suicide Prevention Day on September 10. It is organised by the International Association for Suicide Prevention (IASP), and the purpose is to raise awareness around the globe on the preventive aspect of suicides. The ....

September 20, 2018 Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , Suicide Prevention Day , Decriminalisation of suicide
Book Release, ‘Who Should Say Sorry for Two Millennia of Injustices’, authored by Ambassador Surendra Kumar

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a book release function for the release of the book, ‘Who Should Say Sorry For Two Millennia of Injustices’, penned by Ambassador Surendra Kumar, who has served in Indian missions in Libya,....

September 19, 2018 Governance and Political Studies , Book Discussions
Implications of Nepal's Withdrawal from BIMSTEC Military Exercise in India
Gautam Sen Commentary

The first ever Field Training Military Exercise or MILEX-18 of the seven member countries of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Cooperation (BIMSTEC), has been organised at Indian Army`s Foreign Training Node at Aundh, in Pune from 10th ....

September 19, 2018 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , BIMSTEC Military Exercise , Nepal’s withdrawal
COMCASA - The Bigger Picture
Lt Gen (Dr) V K Saxena (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, VSM Article

In the context of the signing of Communication Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) between US and India on 06 Sep 2018 during the 2+2 dialogue1, this article attempts to analyse the bigger picture. In that, it traces the journe....

September 19, 2018 National Security and Strategic Studies , Defence , Article , Indo-US defence relations , COMCASA , DTTI
Round Table Discussion on ‘India-China Trade’

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a round table discussion on ‘India-China Trade’, the discussion being presided over by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF. Dr Rajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman, National Institution for Transforming ....

September 18, 2018 Economic Studies , Interaction , India-China trade , NITI Ayog , Trade sanctions
Why Failure of Aramco’s IPO launch is Good News for India?
Aayush Mohanty Commentary

In early 2017, Aramco, the world’s most profitable oil company, was planning an Initial Public Offer (IPO) with the desired valuation of 2 trillion USD. Aramco’s planned IPO has created anxiety for the oil importers and excitement for internation....

September 18, 2018 Economic Studies , Commentary , Aramco IPO , Saudi Arabia oil , Oil imports
संविधान, न्यायपालिका और कांग्रेस शासन की स्मृतियां
Dr Makkhan Lal Article

हाल ही में टीवी पर एक साक्षात्कार में श्री हरीश साल्वे ने कहा कि भारतीय जनता पार्टी (भाजपा) के कु�....

September 18, 2018 Governance and Political Studies , Article , न्यायिक स्वतंत्रता , कांग्रेस और कम्युनिस्ट के न्यायपालिका पर प्रहार
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