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Interaction with Dr. Nishan de Mel, the Executive Director of Verité Research, Colombo, Sri Lanka
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF

On 4 March, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized an interaction with Dr. Nishan de Mel, the Executive Director of Verité Research, Colombo, Sri Lanka. Lt. General R. K. Sawhney (Retd.) delivered the opening remarks, followed...

March 4, 2024
Tags: India-Sri Lanka relations, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, Neighbourhood Studies
Pakistan Elections and its fallout
Dr Angana Kotokey, Research Associate, VIF

A meeting of the Pakistan Study Group (PSG) was held in hybrid mode on 14 February 2024. The main items on the agenda were—the Results of the Pakistan Elections, Government formation after the Elections and the Probabilities of Coalition...

February 11, 2024
Tags: Imran Khan, Muttahida Qaumi Movement, Pakistan Army, Pakistan Elections, Pakistan Study Group, Pakistan, Neighbourhood Studies
Talk by Hon’ble Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Dr. Hasan Mahmud M.P. on Bangladesh-India Relations in the last Decade
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF

On 8 February, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a special talk by Hon’ble Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Dr. Hasan Mahmud M.P. on "Bangladesh-India Relations in the last Decade". The Foreign Minister was joined by the...

February 8, 2024
Tags: Bangladesh, Foreign Minister, Bangladesh, Neighbourhood Studies
Roundtable Discussion on Recently held 12th Parliamentary Election in Bangladesh and Its Implications for India
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF

On 29 January, the Vivekananda International Foundation organized a Round Table Discussion on the “Recently held 12th Parliamentary Election in Bangladesh and Its Implications for India”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, delivered the opening...

January 29, 2024
Tags: Awami League, Bangladesh Election, Bangladesh Nationalist Party, Bangladesh, Neighbourhood Studies
Roundtable Discussion on Ongoing Crisis in Myanmar and Implications for India
Dr Cchavi Vasisht

On 21 December, the Vivekananda International Foundation organised a Round Table Discussion on the “Ongoing Crisis in Myanmar and Implications for India”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF delivered the opening remarks, followed by brief...

December 21, 2023
Tags: Implications for India, Myanmar Crisis, Tatmadaw, Myanmar, Neighbourhood Studies
Interaction with Visiting Delegation of Political Leaders from Nepal
Dr Cchavi Vasisht

On 12 December 2023, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised an interaction with a ten member visiting delegation of political leaders from Nepal. Dr. Arvind Gupta, the Director VIF, gave the introductory remarks, followed by...

December 12, 2023
Tags: BBIN, BIMSTEC, Nepali Congress, SAARC, Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies
Roundtable Discussion on Indo-Indonesian Geopolitics: Navigating Growth amidst Global Challenges
Dr Cchavi Vasisht

On 11 December, the VIF in collaboration with Habibie Centre, Indonesia organised a RoundTable Discussion (RTD) on "Indo-Indonesian Geopolitics: Navigating Growth Amidst Global Challenges". Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, welcomed the speakers...

December 11, 2023
Tags: Amrit Kaal, ASEAN, China, Indonesia, Vasudev kutumbakam, Neighbourhood Studies
Discussion on Outcomes of PM Dahal’s Visit and Developing Indo-Nepalese Relationship
Aarushi Gupta

On 19 July 2023, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on “Outcomes of PM Dahal’s Visit and Developing Indo-Nepalese Relationship”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, gave the introductory remarks, followed by...

July 19, 2023
Tags: Gautam Buddha International Airport, India, PM Dahal Visit, Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies
Interaction with Prof (Dr) Istiaq Ahmed
Aarushi Gupta

On 08 June 2023, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised an interaction with Prof (Dr) Ishtiaq Ahmed from Stockholm University. Prof Ahmed is a Swedish political scientist of Pakistani origin and a renowned author of books like...

June 8, 2023
Tags: Jinnah, Mahatma Gandhi, Pakistani origin, Punjab, Stockholm University, Pakistan, Neighbourhood Studies
Discussion on India-Bangladesh Relations in the Face of Upcoming Elections
Dr Anil Kumar

On 08 May 2023, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk by Prof Sreeradha Datta under the Neighbourhood Studies Centre on "India-Bangladesh Relations in the Face of Upcoming Elections". At the beginning of the talk, Lt...

May 8, 2023
Tags: Bangladesh elections, BIFPC, India-Bangladesh Relations, Bangladesh, Neighbourhood Studies
Round-Table Discussion on India-Bhutan Bilateral Relationship
Aarushi Gupta

On 21 April 2023, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on “India-Bhutan Bilateral Relationship”. Lt General R K Sawhney gave the introductory remarks, followed by presentations by the expert group on the issues of the...

April 21, 2023
Tags: China, Doklam, Tibet, Bhutan, Neighbourhood Studies
Interaction with Visiting Delegation of MP's from Nepal
Aarushi Gupta

On 29 March 2023, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised an interaction with a visiting delegation of 18 Members of Parliament (MP) from Nepal. Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow & Research Coordinator VIF gave the...

March 29, 2023
Tags: cultural similarity, Nepal, Roti Beti ka Rishta, Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies
Round Table Discussion on Evolving Myanmar Crisis: Implications for India
Dr Cchavi Vasisht

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a Round-Table Discussion on “Evolving Myanmar Crisis and Implications for India” on 01 February 2023. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, gave the opening remarks, followed by brief...

February 1, 2023
Tags: Myanmar Crisis, NUG, Myanmar, Neighbourhood Studies
VIF Delegation’s Visit to Colombo and Interaction with Pathfinder Foundation

A VIF delegation led Dr. Arvind Gupta, comprising of Lt Gen Ravi Sawhney and Dr Sreeradha Datta visited Colombo during 10-14 January. VIF’s think tank partner, the Pathfinder Foundation hosted the delegation and organized many of the...

January 10, 2023
January 14, 2023
Tags: Colombo port, economy, IMF bailout, local elections, Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka, Neighbourhood Studies
Round Table Discussion on Assessment of the Nepal Elections
Aarushi Gupta

On 19 December 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on “Assessment of the Nepal Elections”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, gave the introductory remarks, followed by a presentation by Shri Jay Nishaant. Dr Gupta...

December 19, 2022
Tags: Article 76, CPN-UML, Maoist, Nepali, Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies
Round Table Discussion on Power Trading between India and Nepal
Aarushi Gupta

On 16 December 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on “Power trading between India and Nepal”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, gave the introductory remarks, followed by a presentation by Mr Lal Krishna KC, Sr....

December 16, 2022
Tags: Cross-border Transmission, Electric Power Trade, India, Nepal, Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies
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