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Sheikh Hasina Visit to India: Fostering Development, Connectivity and Security
October 18, 2019 Alakh Ranjan Commentary

India and Bangladesh are emerging economies with a combined GDP of 3000 US billion dollars (2018).1 These two big economies have forged a very strong relationship in recent years and the ties between both the countries have been on an upsw....

Keywords : Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Commentary , India-Bangladesh issues , Sheikh Hasina’s visit
India and China: Third Millennia of Culture and Commerce
October 16, 2019 Dr Shashibala Commentary

The Prime Minister of India, Sh. Narendra Modi and the President of China, Mr. Xi Jinping, meeting in Mahabalipuram exchanged mechanism for shaping future, unveiling dreams, deepening and strengthening relations, forging partnerships, establishing pe....

Keywords : Historical and Civilisational Studies , Commentary , Ancient India-China relations , tradition of Buddhism in China
The Chennai Connect in Sino Indian Relations: Assessing the Second India-China informal Summit at Mamallapuram, 11-12 October 2019
October 14, 2019 Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

The optics of the second Sino-Indian informal summit held at the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage site Mamallapuram in Tamil Nadu was great. Chinese President Xi was given a warm welcome by Prime Minister M....

Keywords : Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , India China Relations , Modi Xi summit , Sino-India informal summit , Mamallapuram
Gandhi and Mandela - Timeless Legends
October 03, 2019 Dr Neha Sinha Commentary

On the occasion of the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and 100th birth anniversary of Nelson Mandela, it is significant to look into the lives of these two prominent leaders. In addition, their interaction with people in Africa deserves spe....

Keywords : Historical and Civilisational Studies , Commentary , Gandhi’s influence in Africa , Gandhi’s contribution to freedom for Africans
Celebrating Gandhi and his Principles
October 01, 2019 Prof Sujit Dutta, Distinguished Fellow & Editor - National Security, VIF Commentary

The 150th anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi’s birth is an extraordinary moment for our people most of whom did not witness his towering presence, his multi-faceted work, or hear him speak on a variety of diverse issues many of which are still alive. It....

Keywords : Historical and Civilisational Studies , Commentary , Gandhiji’s message , contemporary India and Gandhi’s principles
Neighbourhood First: India’s Policy towards Nepal
October 01, 2019 Alakh Ranjan Commentary

The Mothihari-Amlekhgunj pipeline was jointly inaugurated on 10th September 2019 by Prime Ministers of both nations through a video link. The 69 km pipeline multiproduct pipeline is a government to government (G2G) project. It is built jointly by sta....

Keywords : Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , Indo-Nepal ties , India’s role in development of Nepal , China’s Nepal overtures
India and Mongolia – The Spiritual Neighbours
September 30, 2019 Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Ironically, when one thinks of Mongolia the utter winter, cold climate, distance and exotic nature claim the mind-space. This is one country where Indians are loved probably due to the Buddhist connection and Himalayan heritage of the Mongolian peopl....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , India-Mongolia bond , Indo-Mongolia spiritual-material cooperation
Contrasting Visions of Modi and Imran Khan
September 30, 2019 Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

The two speeches delivered by Prime Minister Modi and by Mr Imran Khan at the UN General Assembly on 27 September 2019 are studies in contrast. Both prime ministers spoke about their visions and their countries. Modi showcased India as confident, pro....

Keywords : Governance and Political Studies , Commentary , Modi’s address to UNGA , Imran Khan’s hate speech , India’s Kashmir issue
India-Bangladesh: Moving beyond the Bilateral
September 25, 2019 Dr Sreeradha Datta Commentary

What does it take for a bilateral relation to cross the Rubicon? As recent developments were unfolding, if any two neighbours in South Asia were capable of making the turnaround it was presumed India and Bangladesh could and would. And given the ong....

Keywords : Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Commentary , Indo-Bangladesh relations , Bangladesh PM’s visit , Bangladesh’s concerns
Russian Foreign Minister Lavrov explains Russia’s World View
September 25, 2019 Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

Like other great powers, Russia is keenly watching the global developments and how they impact it. It is seeking a place for itself in the rapidly changing world order. The Americans are talking about a rule-based order. The Chinese are expanding the....

Keywords : International Relations and Diplomacy , Russia , Commentary , Indo-Russian cooperation , Russian Foreign Minister’s views , views on new world order
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