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Russia’s Fuel Export Ban and its Implication for Africa and Beyond
Samir Bhattacharya Article

Background
On September 21, by a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Russia banned the export of all types of diesel, including summer, winter and Arctic blends, as well as heavy distillates, including gasoline and diesel.<....

November 20, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Russia , Article , India , China , Russia , Africa , Putin , Energy Security , Ukraine , EU , energy , Export ban
New Malaria Vaccine: Watershed Moment for India’s Vaccine Diplomacy with Africa
Samir Bhattacharya Article

On 2nd October, when India celebrated both Gandhi and Lal Bahadur Shastri Jayanti, there was one more reason to celebrate this year. On 2nd October 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) approved a new vaccine, R21/Matrix-M, to prevent malaria in ....

October 16, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , India , Africa , WHO , COVID-19 , Serum Institute , Vaccine Diplomacy , India in Africa , Malaria , Global Health
Bharat’s G20 Presidency: An Ode to India-Africa Friendship
Samir Bhattacharya Article

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 Article

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 Article

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
India-Africa Partnership: Achievements, Challenges and Roadmap 2030
(VIF Experts Group Report)

The India-Africa partnership has recorded considerable progress in recent years but realizing its full potential needs serious introspection and an objective appraisal. Armed with this conviction, the Vivekananda International Foundation’s Africa E....

June 28, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , India foreign policy , India Africa Relations
The Future of Indian Consultancy Services in Africa
Samir Bhattacharya Article

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 Article

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
India-Africa Roundtable on Science and Technology

On 15th March 2023, as part of the "Connect Africa" initiative, VIF organised 1st "India-Africa Roundtable (IAR)"on Science and Technology with a focus on collaboration in the field of Science & Technology, particularly in the domain of Trade, Clim....

May 09, 2023 Conference , International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Interaction , Connect Africa , Climate Change , Food Security , African Union
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