China
Russia and India: The Need for a New Agenda for Cooperation

The global situation is likely to become even more uncertain and complex as President Trump begins to unfold and implement his radical policies. His repeated threats during the campaign for about the imposition of tariffs on imports from China and...

Uncertainties Across the Horn of Africa: How the Ethiopia-Somaliland MoU is Reshaping the Region

The African continent grapples with numerous challenges, including political instability, economic challenges, and social unrest. Conflicts over resources, ethnic tensions, and governance issues exacerbate inequalities across the continent. In such...

Neighborhood News Digest - 23 January 2025

Afghanistan Muttaqi Meets Representatives of Türkiye, Iran, UN in Kabul-Tolo News Cenk Ünal, the Turkish ambassador in Kabul, in a meeting with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting foreign minister, pledged his country's continued efforts to enhance...

China Preparing for Trouble in Tibet

Apparently apprehensive about the possibility of sudden untoward developments in Tibet, the Chinese authorities have accelerated measures to ensure stability and consolidate China’s occupation and claims over Aksai Chin, Ladakh etc. China is also...

Neighborhood News Digest - 21 January 2025

Afghanistan Islamic Emirate Rejects Trump's Claims of Dependency on US Aid-Tolo News In response to Donald Trump's recent statements about the US sending billions of dollars in aid to Afghanistan, the Islamic Emirate has stated that the caretaker...

Africa Now (01-15 January, 2025)

OVERVIEW This edition of Africa Now, the fortnightly news digest focuses on significant developments in the continent across political, security, diplomacy, and economic sectors. Chad held its parliamentary elections amidst uncertainty with...

Interaction with Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd

On January 13, 2025, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised an interaction with a visiting scholar Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd of Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The interaction was to obtain a brief on the current situation in...

Correcting the Indian Media Narrative on Nepal’s Pro-China Posture

Nepal is a sovereign country, and promoting and expanding its foreign relations fall under its sole rights. However, such extensions and promotions should not harm its immediate neighbours, India and China. Nepal must be aware of its red lines, and...

Neighborhood News Digest - 15 January 2025

Afghanistan Pakistan, Afghanistan, and UNHCR to Hold Talks on Afghan Refugees- Tolo News The Ministry of Refugees and Repatriations has announced plans to hold a trilateral meeting with Pakistan and the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees...

Decoding China’s BRI Agreement with Nepal

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China is its global endeavour that aims at promoting connectivity through the development of infrastructure facilities in different corners of the world, including in Asia, Africa, and Europe. In South Asia,...

Contact Us