International Relations and Diplomacy

Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: September 2020

The month of September saw the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosting members of various Expert Groups via video conferencing. In spirit, the discussions’ were about legacy as they elaborated on the upcoming U.S elections, Prime Minister Abe resigning as the Prime Minister of Japan, and Bangladesh celebrating 50 years of independence next year. Other deliberations also included the major events in Pakistan as well as significant developments in West Asia.

October 8, 2020 Download

Tags: Abraham Accords, Bangladesh at 50, Japan, Naya Pakistan, Pakistan, PM Khan, Sino-Japan relations, U.S elections, West Asia, International Relations and Diplomacy

Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: August 2020

Aayush Mohanty

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) strives to ensure relevant geo-strategic discussions by different Expert Groups covering global as well as regional issues. In that vein, the groups hosted by VIF not only focused on foreign relations but prioritised discussions on the economic aspects. This issue consists of deliberations on U.S, Pakistan, India-Sri Lanka, India-Germany, and enhancing the regional value chain in South Asia.

September 9, 2020 Download

Tags: China, Germany, Regional Value Chain, Russia, South Asia, Srilanka, Task force, International Relations and Diplomacy

Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: June-July 2020

Aayush Mohanty

As COVID-19 continues to mount heavy casualties worldwide, China’s aggressiveness on the Line of Actual Control (LAC) and expansionism in the South China Sea has led India to look for viable strategic solutions to counter China. The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), in response to these transgressions, held several task force meetings engaging with various experts, including former military, diplomats, and distinguished academics.

July 26, 2020 Download

Tags: China, COVID-19, EU-China summit, LAC, Neighbourhood experts, Strategic community, Task force, International Relations and Diplomacy

Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: April-May 2020

Aayush Mohanty

The COVID-19 crisis has exposed the world’s inability to deal with impending non-traditional security threats. India is confronted with the pandemic leading to a wide range of issues on the domestic and international fronts Under these circumstances, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) has been actively engaging in discussions with a host of experts on a variety of issues to help charter a course for India’s next steps in the neighbourhood, bilateral relations with China, and other major powers.

June 25, 2020 Download

Tags: COVID-19, Non-traditional challenges, Task force, Virtual World, International Relations and Diplomacy

India-Africa: A Partnership for Growth

The India-Africa partnership is rooted in their shared historical experience. India has played a major role in the fight against apartheid and colonisation. The success of the decolonisation process increased the number of sovereign African countries from four in 1945 to 54 as of now. Today, the African continent constitutes the single largest electoral group in the UN General Assembly. India has also contributed to peace and security in Africa through its participation in every major UN Peacekeeping Operation in the continent. This has often come at the cost of Indian lives.

September 28, 2018 Download

Tags: Africa's Growth, Agenda 2063, India -Africa Forum Summit, India-Africa partnership, Indian Diaspora, Africa, International Relations and Diplomacy