Vivekananda International Foundation | Seeking Harmony in Diversity

Routes of Exchange, Roots of Connectivity-The Archaeology of Ancient India’s Trade Networks by Dr. Marike van Aerde

On 19th January 2022 Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted Dr. Marike van Aerde for a talk on ancient trade connectivity and the integral role played by the Indian Subcontinent in these exchanges. The Director, Dr. Arvind Gupta’s...

January 19, 2022

Tags: Buddhism, East Africa, Indian Ocean Trade, Indian Subcontinent, Trade networks, Historical and Civilisational Studies

Vimarsh on Strategic Developments in the Indo-Pacific

Aman Kumar, Young Professional, VIF

On 17th January, 2021 the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), hosted Ambassador Anil Wadhwa, a retired diplomat and Distinguished Fellow at the VIF, to deliver a talk on the “Strategic Developments in the Indo-Pacific” as a part of its...

January 17, 2022

Tags: China, Indian foreign policy, Indo-Pacific, International Relations and Diplomacy

‘Gītā for the Millennia’ by Swami Mitrananda

Rohith Krishna, Young Professional, VIF

On 6th January 2022, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted ‘Gītā for the Millennia’; an online talk series based on Śrīmad Bhagavad Gītā by Swami Mitrananda, Chinmaya Mission. In his introductory remarks during the event, Dr. Arvind...

January 6, 2022

Tags: achutam, Bhagavad Gita, Chinmaya Mission, Gita, Śrīmad Bhagavad Gītā, Swami Mitrananda, Upanisads, Vedas, Historical and Civilisational Studies

Vimarsh - Book Discussion on “The Kashmir Conundrum: The Quest for Peace in a Troubled Land”

Thejus Gireesh, Young Professional, VIF

The Vivekananda International Foundation organised a Vimarsh dialogue in the shape of a book discussion on “The Kashmir Conundrum: The Quest for Peace in a Troubled Land,” authored by General NC Vij, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, on the 27th of December...

December 27, 2021

Tags: National Security and Strategic Studies, Article 35A, Article 370, Counter Insurgency, Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir Conundrum, Jammu & Kashmir

A Report on Visit to Uzbekistan as International Election Observer and Discussions with Uzbek Think Tanks

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Research Associate , VIF

Uzbekistan held its Sixth Presidential Elections on October 24, 2021, where the author had participated as an International Observer from India. During the visit to Uzbekistan, one also had an opportunity to have a discussion with Uzbek Think...

November 24, 2021

Tags: Central Asia, International Relations and Diplomacy

Climate Change and India’s Energy Choices

Heena Samant, Research Assistant, VIF

On 22nd November, Vivekananda International Foundation organized a Vimarsh on ‘Climate Change and India’s Energy Choices’ by Ambassador Dinkar Srivastava, IFS (Retd)- Former Ambassador of Iran, Czech Republic and Libya & Distinguished...

November 11, 2021

Tags: National Security and Strategic Studies, Climate Change, COP26, energy choices, Glasgow Conference, IEA report, renewable energy

VIF Interactive Session with Sunil Bahadur Thapa and Bishow Parajuli

Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

Rishi Gupta, Research Assistant, VIF

The Vivekananda International Foundation organized an interactive session with Shri Sunil Bahadur Thapa, Joint General Secretary, Nepali Congress, and Member of Constituent Assembly on 08 November 2021. Shri Thapa was joined by Brishaw Parajuli...

November 8, 2021

Tags: Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies

Book Discussion on "Harnessing the Trade Winds: The Story of the Centuries‐Old Indian Trade with East Africa, using the Monsoon Winds" a book authored by Blanche Rocha D'souza

Thejus Gireesh, Young Professional, VIF

The Vivekananda International Foundation organised a Virtual Book discussion on "Harnessing the Trade Winds: The Story of the Centuries‐Old Indian Trade with East Africa, using the Monsoon Winds" authored by Blanche Rocha D’souza on the 08th of...

November 8, 2021

Tags: Africa, India- Africa ties, Trade Winds, International Relations and Diplomacy

VIF Virtual Book Discussion on “Kathmandu Dilemma: Resetting India-Nepal Ties” by Ambassador Ranjit Rae

Rishi Gupta, Research Assistant, VIF

The Vivekananda International Foundation organised a book discussion on “Kathmandu Dilemma: Resetting India-Nepal Ties”on November 05, 2021. The event was chaired by Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF. Author of the book Ambassador Ranjit Rae...

November 5, 2021

Tags: India, Kathmundu, Nepal, Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies

Virtual Vimarsh on 'Indo-US Relations' by Amb Arun Singh

Dr Himani Pant

To discuss the trends in Indo-US relations and the potential trajectory of the bilateral partnership, the Vivekananda International Foundation organised a virtual Vimarsh on 29 October. The opening remarks were made by the VIF director Dr....

October 29, 2021

Tags: Indo-US relations, QUAD, US Congress, US Foreign Policy, US, International Relations and Diplomacy

Uzbekistan-India: Exploring New Horizons of Strategic Partnership

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Research Associate , VIF

The VIF, in collaboration with the Embassy of Republic of Uzbekistan in India organised a virtual webinar on Uzbekistan-India: Exploring New Horizons of Strategic Partnership on 18 October.

October 18, 2021

Tags: Central Asia, defence cooperation, INSTC, JWG, SCO summit, Uzbekistan, Vibrant Gujarat, International Relations and Diplomacy

Vimarsh on India’s Drug Challenge

Thejus Gireesh, Young Professional, VIF

On the 11th of October 2021, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) as part of its Vimarsh Dialogue series organised a presentation by Shri Jayant Misra, IRS (Retd) and former Chairman of the Settlement Commission, on India’s Drug...

October 11, 2021

Tags: National Security and Strategic Studies, Drug Challenge, drug trafficking, NPS, Governance and Political Studies

VIF Panel Discussion on Unfolding Developments in Afghanistan and its Implications for the Region

Aakriti Vinayak, Research Associate, VIF

The key speakers in the session were Dr. Arvind Gupta, Major ASM Shamsul Arefin (Retd.), Lt General R K Sawhney (Ret.), Ambassador Jayant Prasad, Ambassador Satish Chandra, Dr. Sreeradha Datta, Ambassador Shamsher M. Chowdhury and Ambassador M...

October 6, 2021

Tags: Afghanistan, Developments in Afghanistan, JeM, LeT, Taliban, US Withdrawal, Neighbourhood Studies

Book Launch of ‘BIMSTEC: The Journey and the Way Ahead’

Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

On 30 September 2021, the Vivekananda International Foundation organised a virtual book launch session of the book edited by Dr Sreeradha Datta ‘BIMSTEC: The Journey and The Way Forward. The book was formally released by Ms Riva Ganguly Das,...

September 30, 2021

Tags: Act East Policy, BIMSTEC, COVID-19 pandemic, Neighbourhood first policy, Neighbourhood Studies

India Nepal Economic Dialogue: Unleashing Potentials

Rishi Gupta, Research Assistant, VIF

In the ongoing VIF series on India and Its Neighbours, an interaction programme was organised on “India-Nepal Economic Dialogue: Unleashing Potentials” on 9 September 2021 in association with the Asian Institute of Diplomacy and International...

September 9, 2021

Tags: Buddhist Circuit, Upper Karnali, Vishakhapatnam Port, Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies

Talk on "India and Maldives Bilateral Relations"

Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

On 06 September 2021, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on “India-Maldives-bilateral Relations”. India-Maldives relations had made progress in the last couple of years. These relations are backed by positive...

September 6, 2021

Tags: bilateral Relations, Economic, India-Maldives, Maldives, Neighbourhood Studies