Vivekananda International Foundation | Seeking Harmony in Diversity

On 23 November 2022, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a virtual talk on ‘Vedānta and Nationalism’ by Śrī. Śrīnāth Mohandās, Assistant Professor at the School of Ethics Governance Culture (EGCS) and Social Systems, Chinmaya...

November 23, 2022

Tags: Aurobindo, Chinmaya Mission, nationalism, Ramakrishna Mission, Swami Vivekananda, Historical and Civilisational Studies

Book Discussion on “The Arab Spring That Was and Wasn’t”

Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF

The Vivekananda International Foundation organized a book discussion on 18 November on book titled, “The Arab Spring That Was and Wasn’t” authored by Amb. K P Fabian and published by Macmillan Education in June 2022. The discussion was attended...

November 18, 2022

Tags: Arab Spring, Brotherhood, Mohammad Morsi, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and Turkey, UAE, International Relations and Diplomacy

Talk on “How Ayurveda can Power the Development of a Global Health Culture?”

On 17th November 2022, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on ‘How Ayurveda can Power the Development of a Global Health Culture?’ by Śri Dr. P. Ram Manohar, Research Director, Amrita School of Ayurveda, Amrita Vishwa...

November 17, 2022

Tags: Ayurveda, Charakasaṃhitā, Health Culture, International Relations and Diplomacy

Singapore delegation’s visit

Aarushi Gupta, Research Assistant, VIF

On 16 November 2022, the delegation of Singapore from the Ministry of Defence visited the Vivekananda International Foundation to interact on the issues of counter-terrorism and cyber security. Ouyang Zi Qi, Counter Terrorism analyst, Tan Kian...

November 16, 2022

Tags: Counter terrorism, Islamic State, Taliban, International Relations and Diplomacy

Talk on Indo-Indonesia Relations

Sweta Kumari, Associate Fellow, VIF

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on “Global and Regional Uncertainty and the Prospects for India-Indonesia Relations” on 10 November, 2022. Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, chaired the session and gave welcome...

November 10, 2022

Tags: ASEAN, Energy Security, G20, India-Indonesia, International Relations and Diplomacy

Special Strategic Discussion- “Assassination attempt on Imran Khan and its Implications on India"

Aakriti Vinayak, Research Associate, VIF

Vivekananda International Foundation organized a Special Strategic Discussion on the topic “Assassination attempt on Imran Khan and its Implications onIndia” on 9th November 2022. The event was attended by Shri S Gurumurthy, Chairman, VIF, Dr...

November 9, 2022

Tags: Haqeeqi Azadi, Imran Khan, Shehbaz Sharif, Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan, Toshakhana case, Wazirabad, Pakistan, Neighbourhood Studies

Discussion on Nepal’s Domestic Developments

Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

On 18 October 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on “Nepal’s Domestic Developments”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, gave the introductory remarks, followed by Shri Jay Nishaant's presentation. Dr Gupta stated...

October 18, 2022

Tags: China, Communist Party of Nepal, Madhesh people, Nepal politics, NPR, Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies

Book Discussion- The Pashtuns: A Contested History authored by Shri Tilak Devasher

Aakriti Vinayak, Research Associate, VIF

On 14th October 2022, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a book discussion on "The Pashtuns- A contested history”, authored by Shri Tilak Devahser. This is the fourth book by Mr. Devasher earlier three being Pakistan:...

October 14, 2022

Tags: Afghanistan, artificial Durand line, Da Sanga Azadi Da, Pashtuns, Pashtunwali, Pakistan, Neighbourhood Studies

VIF-RIAC Round Table on “Keeping Track of the Ukraine Crisis; New Phase and Progressing Strategic Implications”

Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF

The Russian International Affairs Council and Vivekananda International Foundation jointly organised an online Round Table on the Ukraine Crisis and its implications on October 13, 2022. The Round Table was jointly chaired by Dr. Andrey...

October 13, 2022

Tags: Central Asia, Counter terrorism, Russia, Ukraine Crisis, International Relations and Diplomacy

Book Release | Nationalism in the Study of Ancient Indian History and Towards a Nationalist Narrative of India's Ancient Past: Including Recent Research on the Indus Civilization authored by Dr. Dilip K. Chakraborti, Prof Emeritus, Cambridge University

Rohith Krishna, Young Professional, VIF

On 10 October 2022, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a Book Release and Discussion on two books recently published by Aryan Books International and authored by Padmashri Dr. Dilip K. Chakraborty, Professor Emeritus of South...

October 10, 2022

Tags: Ancient Indian History, India's Ancient Past, Indian archaeologists, Indian civilisations, nationalism, Historical and Civilisational Studies

West Asia Experts Group Meeting

Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF

The West Asia Experts Group Meeting was held on 6 October 2022 by the Vivekananda International Foundation, the discussion was focused on "Morocco’s Foreign Policy and India-Morocco Relations". The key speaker for the session was Mr. Mohamed...

October 6, 2022

Tags: Africa, Arab, civilizational bonds, French, India-Morocco Relations, International Relations and Diplomacy

Release and Discussion on Snakes in the Ganga: Breaking India 2.0

Rohith Krishna, Young Professional, VIF

On 30 September 2022, VIF organized the release and discussion on Snakes in the Ganga: Breaking India 2.0, a book authored by Shri. Rajiv Malhotra and Shri. Vijaya Viswanathan. Apart from the authors, the panel consisted of Lt. Gen. Ravi...

September 30, 2022

Tags: Breaking India, civilizing mission, Snakes in the Ganga, Governance and Political Studies

Discussion on Myanmar’s Relations with Its Neighbouring Countries

Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

On 28 September 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation organised a discussion on “Myanmar’s Relations with Its Neighbouring Countries”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF gave the introductory remarks. Myanmar has experienced a fundamental...

September 28, 2022

Tags: China's strategy, Myanmar, Tatmadaw, Myanmar, Neighbourhood Studies

VIF Interaction with Foreign Military/Defence Attaches Posted in New Delhi

Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF

VIF organised a briefing cum discussion on the topics of ‘India’s Approach to Multilateralism’ and ‘India and J & K Issue on 26 Sept 2022 at the VIF’s premises. There were about 40 military/Defence Attaches along with some other diplomatic...

September 26, 2022

Tags: National Security and Strategic Studies, Inter-Governmental Negotiation, J & K, Multilateralism, Pakistan, Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, UN General Assembly, War II, Defence

Vivekananda International Foundation launches "Connect Africa"

Samir Bhattacharya, Research Associate, VIF

The Vivekananda International Foundation unveiled its latest "Connect Africa" programme on September 22, 2022. This initiative's primary goal is to invite prominent African and Indian figures, such as academics, diplomats, practitioners, and...

September 22, 2022

Tags: Abiy Ahmed, African Union, Civil war, Eritrea, Ethiopia, India Ethiopia relations, Tigray war, TPLF, UNSC, Africa, International Relations and Diplomacy

Interaction with Dr. Daniel Markey at VIF

Naval Jagota, Senior Fellow, VIF

Dr. Daniel Markey is a senior advisor on South Asia at the United States Institute of Peace. He is also a senior fellow at the Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Foreign Policy Institute. VIF experts and...

September 22, 2022

Tags: SAIS, South Asia, US policy, International Relations and Diplomacy