Vivekananda International Foundation | Seeking Harmony in Diversity

Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: August 2023

Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) held a number of discussions during the month. Geopolitical tensions and technological competition are affecting US-China economic engagement. Factors influencing economic dynamics include sanctions, export controls, and supply chain adjustments have consequently come to international relevance since they affect countries around the globe including India. These issues along with the impact of US-China economic competition on India and the Indo-Pacific region were deliberated in the US Expert Group.

October 06, 2023 VIF Report

US Experts Group Meeting on Actions, Counter-actions and Reconciliation: Trends in US-China Economic Relations

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a discussion on “Actions, Counter-actions and Reconciliation: Trends in US-China Economic Relations” on July 19, 2023 (Wednesday). Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, gave the opening remarks and Amb Arun Kumar Singh moderated the session. Mr. Sanjay Chadha, Former Additional Secretary, Ministry of Commerce and Dr. Suranjali Tandon, Associate Professor, National Institute of Public Finance and Policy (NIPFP) were the main speakers at the event. Amb. Ashok Kantha, Dr. Harinder Sekhon, Lt. Gen. R.K . Sawhney (Retd.), Gp. Cap.

September 13, 2023 Event Report

Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: July 2023

Commodore Gopal Suri

Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) held meetings on a variety of subjects in the month of July 2023 with six expert groups, a trilateral dialogue, an inter-think tank dialogue and a roundtable.

August 24, 2023 VIF Report

The VIF Interaction with USISPF Delegation on ‘India-US Strategic Partnership: Focus on Technology Cooperation’

On 20 July 2023, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized an interaction with the visiting US-India Strategic Partnership Forum (USISPF) delegation, which was led by President and CEO, Dr Mukesh Aghi. The interaction covered a wide range of bilateral issues, especially focused on the recent developments in the areas of critical and emerging technologies under the India-US Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET) framework.

August 18, 2023 Event Report

Systematic Persecution: Unveiling the Chinese Government's Atrocities Towards Uyghurs and Other Turkic Muslims

Rakshith Shetty

… gravity and consistency of the evidence presented here warrant urgent international attention and a comprehensive response .. addressing the crisis in Xinjiang requires a multi-faceted approach .. including diplomatic pressure, economic measures, targeted sanctions, and engagement with relevant stakeholders ...

August 14, 2023 Paper

Indo-Pacific Experts Group Meeting on Surmounting Tensions over Taiwan: Implications and Options for India

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a discussion on “Surmounting Tensions over Taiwan: Implications and Options for India” on July 19, 2023 (Wednesday). Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, gave the opening remarks and Amb. Anil Wadhwa moderated the session. Amb. Vijay Keshav Gokhale gave the keynote address while Amb. Ashok Kantha and Amb. Arun Kumar Singh were the discussants. Amb. Satish Chandra, Amb. Pankaj Saran, Amb. Skand tayal, Amb. Anil Trigunayat, Vice-Admiral Satish Soni, Lt. Gen. Rakesh Sharma, Prof. Srikanth Kondapalli, Dr. Udai Bhanu Singh, Mr.

August 08, 2023 Event Report

US Experts Group Meeting on Prime Minister Modi’s State Visit to the United States: Way Ahead in India-US Partnership

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a discussion on “Prime Minister Modi’s State Visit to the United States: Way Ahead in India-US Partnership” on 26 June, 2023. Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, gave the opening remarks and Amb. Arun Kumar Singh moderated the session. Mr. Nitin A. Gokhale, Lt. Gen. Anil Ahuja (Retd.) and Mr. Sanjay Chadha were the main speakers at the event. Amb. Satish Chandra, Air Marshal G.S. Bedi, Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar, Dr. C. Rajamohan, Dr. Harinder Sekhon, Mr. P.S. Sahoo, Amb. Pankaj Saran, Amb. P.S. Raghavan, Lt. Gen.

July 06, 2023 Event Report

Discussion on Strategic Outcomes and Lessons Learnt from the Shangri-La Dialogue for the Region and India

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a discussion on "Strategic Outcomes and Lessons Learnt from the Shangri-La Dialogue for the Region and India” on 26 June 2023. Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, Chaired the session and gave the opening remarks. Mr. Nitin A. Gokhale, Amb. Arun Kumar Singh, Amb. P.S. Raghavan, Amb. D.B. Venkatesh Varma, Lt. Gen. R. K. Sawhney (Retd.), Gp. Cap. Naval Jagota (Retd.) and Dr. Sweta Kumari participated in the discussion.

July 06, 2023 Event Report

Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: May 2023

Naval Jagota

Vivekananda International Foundation held meetings on a diversity of topics in the month of May2023 with five expert group meetings and one round table discussion. The month saw the first meeting of the new formed expert group on defence, the other areas in focus in the month were Quad Plus dialogue, Japan and the Indo-Pacific, Pakistan, Africa and Climate change, in which developments and perspectives were shared and discussed.

July 06, 2023 VIF Report

India-Africa Partnership: Achievements, Challenges and Roadmap 2030

(VIF Experts Group Report)

The India-Africa partnership has recorded considerable progress in recent years but realizing its full potential needs serious introspection and an objective appraisal. Armed with this conviction, the Vivekananda International Foundation’s Africa Expert Group undertook a comprehensive study of various aspects of the two geographies amidst quickly evolving international dynamics. While African countries continue to go through political, diplomatic, security and socio-economic transitions, their population, economic potential and political influence in world affairs is set to increase.

June 28, 2023 VIF Report