Podcasts
Importance of Aung San Suu Kyi

The Role of Aung San Suu Kyi who has been at the helm of political affairs in Myanmar’s march towards democracy was crucial. In this episode, Amb Rajiv Bhatia and Cchavi Vasisht, discuss the importance of Aung San Suu Kyi by revisiting the country�....

India-US Strategic Partnership: Entering a New Phase

In this episode of VIF podcast, Lt. Gen. Anil Ahuja (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF and Dr. Sweta Kumari, Associate Fellow, VIF, discuss developments taking place with regards to India- US relations particularly in the areas of defence and techno....

Jinnah: His Successes, Failures and Role in History

In this episode of the VIF podcast, Prof (Dr) Ishtiaq Ahmed, a Swedish Political Scientist and Aarushi Gupta, Research Assistant at the Vivekananda International Foundation, discuss the many intriguing facets of Prof Ahmed’s book, Jinnah: His Succe....

Ayurveda, Mental Health & Happiness Index

The world is discussing mental health perhaps more than ever. It has intensified, especially in the post-pandemic era. At the same time, the post-pandemic world has also generated curiosity and revival of traditional medicinal practices around the wo....

India's Soft Power Diplomacy with Africa

In this episode Samir Bhattacharya, Senior Research Associate, VIF discusses with Mr Manish Chand. Manish Chand is Founder-CEO and Editor-in-Chief of TGII Media Private Limited and India Writes Network the current contours of India's Soft power diplo....

Russia's Approach to Afghanistan

Developments in Afghanistan have always aroused Russian minds. In the words of Amb Raghavan, since the eighteenth century, Russia's strategic planning has been driven by the search for secure borders, buffer zones and warm waters. To further understa....

China's Mediation Role in the Saudi Arabia-Iran Deal

Amb. Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow at VIF evaluates China's role in the recent rapprochement agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia. He also touches upon India's policy in the West Asian region in light of the resetting of relations between ....

Discussion on the Final Installment of the IPCC's Sixth Assessment Report (AR6)

In this episode of VIF Podcast, PK Khup Hangzo, Associate Fellow and Heena Samant, Research Associate discusses the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) fourth and final instalment of its sixth assessment report (AR6) titled Synthesis....

Decoding the Presidential Election of Nigeria

In this episode of VIF podcast, Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, Vivekananda International Foundation and Samir Bhattacharya, Senior Research Associate, VIF discuss the implications of Nigerian Presidential election for Nigerian democracy a....

Earthquakes in Syria and Turkey and its Regional and Domestic Ramifications

Amb. Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow at VIF, delves into the domestic and regional ramifications of the earthquakes in Syria and Turkey and sheds light on India's response in the two West Asian states. He also touches upon the current dynamics ....

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