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Bharat’s G20 Presidency: An Ode to India-Africa Friendship
Samir Bhattacharya

Under the framework of the Group of Twenty (G20) presidency, India hosted the final summit on September 9 and 10 in the presence of more than 40 world leaders, including the G20 Heads of State or their representatives.

September 27, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Africa, Article, India, China, Russia, Africa, G20, G20 summit, Ukraine Crisis, India in Africa, India Africa Relations, Global South, G21, Africa Union, IMEEC
Second Russia-Africa Summit: A Mixed Bag for Africa
Samir Bhattacharya

Background
In recent years, Russia may have increased its influence in Africa more than any other external power. However, Russia has a long history of interaction with Africa. These two continents were extremely close during the Cold War

September 10, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Africa, Article, Russia, modi, UNSC, Africa, Putin, Ukraine, G20, Russia Africa Summit, Neo-colonialism
Evaluating the African Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia: What did it Achieve?
Samir Bhattacharya

Almost a year and a half into the conflict, African leaders joined the crowded group of peacemakers attempting to mediate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.[1] On June 16

July 10, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Africa, Article, Russia, Ukraine, Ukraine Crisis, Ukraine Russia War, African Peace Mission
The Future of Indian Consultancy Services in Africa
Samir Bhattacharya

India's service industry is the most significant contributor to the country's economy and accounts for over 50 per cent of the GDP.[1] In the financial year 2022-23, India's serv

June 26, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Africa, Article, India, China, Africa, G20, COVID19, ITEC, Lines of Credit, Consultancy Services, LoCs, PAENP
The Indian Tricolour Shines again through Operation Kaveri
Samir Bhattacharya

Fighting broke out in Khartoum and other areas of Sudan early on 15th April, engulfing the capital in turmoil and raising the possibility of a full-scale civil war. Tensions had been rising between General Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedt

May 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Africa, Article, Sudan, Evacuation, refugee crisis, Civil war, coup, Dagalo, Burhan, Hemedti, Operation Kaveri, Sudan Conflict
India's Soft Power Diplomacy with Africa
Manish Chand

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

May 09, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Africa, Soft Power, Gandhi, Cultural cooperation, Podcast, ITEC, Mandela, India Africa Collaboration, Nollywood, CII Business conclave, ICSSR
Sudan Stuck amidst the Power Grab
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

Sudanese have suffered a week long violence that was not seen before except in the Darfur some 20 years ago. This time it is the battle of supremacy between the current ruler military chief General Burhan and his rival deputy Gen Mohammed Hamdan Daga

April 25, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Africa, Commentary, India, US, Arab League, Gen Burhan, Gen Hemedti, Rapid Support Forces Sudan
Sudan is Heading towards an all-out Civil War
Samir Bhattacharya

In the early hours of 15th April, fighting broke out in Khartoum and other parts of Sudan, engulfing the capital in conflict and escalating the risk of an all-out civil war. The reason behind this violence is an apparent power struggle between Genera

April 21, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Africa, Article, Russia, Africa, Sudan, Civil war, coup, Military Takeover, RSF, Dagalo, Burhan, Hemedti, Khartoum, Bashir, SAF, Sudan War, gold, Suakin
Bola Ahmed Tinubu has Renewed Nigerian Hopes: Can he Awaken the Sleeping Giant?
Samir Bhattacharya

As outgoing President Muhammadu Buhari decided to step down after serving the maximum two terms permitted by the constitution, Nigeria held its seventh democratic Presidential electionon 25th February.April 12, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Africa, Article, China, democracy, Indian Diaspora, Boko Haram, Nigeria, Naira, India Nigeria Relations, Nigerian Presidential Election, Tinubu, INEC, Japa Syndrome
Africa's Continental Divide: The Birth of a New Geopolitical Era of Prospects and Challenges
Arindam Goswami

Abstract
The African continent has been regarded as a unified landmass for centuries, sheltering diverse cultures, resources, and languages. However, recent geological studies have revealed the birth of a rare and extraordinary phenomenon o

April 10, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Africa, Article, India, China, Maritime Security, Africa, International order, Borders, U.S., EEZ, African Union, East African Rift System
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