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India and UN Peace keeping Operations in South Sudan

... India has had an extensive experience in resolving conflicts in nations both internally and regionally and has the potential to become an influential player in Africa especially, in South Sudan. ... India’s first-hand knowledge and efforts rega....

May 29, 2018 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , South Sudan , Indian peacekeeping , UNMISS
Commentary: India’s Lines of Credit Dilemma
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi was on his third visit to Nepal at the end of the week from May 11-12, closely on the heels of visit of Nepalese Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli. Speaking at the India Foundation function PM Oli appreciated India’s assist....

May 16, 2018 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Commentary , Economic diplomacy , Diplomatic Lines of Credit
President Kovind’s Visit: India -Africa Relations Reach New Heights
Dr Neha Sinha Commentary

India and Africa have nurtured a warm and strong relation through ages. After assuming office in July, 2017, Indian President Shri R N Kovind embarked his third foreign tour to Africa. He visited Equatorial Guinea, Swaziland and Zambia in order to ex....

May 10, 2018 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Commentary , President’s Africa tour , Cooperation with Africa
Commentary: Ethiopia under State of Emergency - Prospects to Strengthen India-Ethiopia Ties
Dr Neha Sinha Commentary

Background Hailemariam Desalegn submitted his resignation as the Prime Minister of Ethiopia following years of unrest and crises in the country. His sudden withdrawal from the post of the Prime Minister and Chairman of the Ethiop....

March 19, 2018 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Commentary , Ethiopia emergency , Ethiopia unrest , Ethiopia , Significance of India
Commentary: From Football Icon to Liberia President - Can George Weah Lead Liberia?
Dr Neha Sinha Commentary

Liberia is a country in West Africa which is bordered by Sierra Leone, Guinea and Ivory Coast with an area of 111,369 square kilometers and population of approximately 4.6 million people. It has a republic system of government where the president is ....

January 31, 2018 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Commentary , Liberia President , Liberia , West Africa , Sierra Leone , Ivory Coast
Seminar on Asia-Africa Growth Corridor

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), New Delhi, organised a Round Table Discussion (RTD) on the Asia-Africa Growth Corridor (AAGC) on 10th January 2018. The AAGC initiative emerged from the Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Japan in 2016....

January 16, 2018 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Seminars , Asia-Africa Growth Corridor , African Development , Shipping Corporation
Dawn of an Era in Zimbabwe: How Robert Mugabe Failed to Implement Succession Plan
Dr Neha Sinha

Background The Republic of Zimbabwe is a landlocked country located in the southern part of Africa bordered by South Africa, Botswana, Zambia and Mozambique. The country is located between the Limpopo and Zambezi rivers with a pop....

December 05, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa
Commentary - Rise of Terrorism in Mozambique: First Islamist Attack Shock the Region
Dr Neha Sinha Commentary

Mozambique lies in the southern east part of Africa, surrounded by the Indian Ocean in the east with its neighbouring countries as Tanzania, Malawi, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and South Africa. It has a population of around 29 million and occupies a....

November 20, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Commentary , Mozambique , Al-Shabaab , Islamist terror
Commentary - Presidents First Foreign Trip to Djibouti: Why It Matters?
Dr Neha Sinha Commentary

President R.N. Kovind chose Djibouti as first leg of his visit to Africa. This is the first time a top Indian leader visited Djibouti on an official visit. This is not surprising because Djibouti has a strategic location on the Horn of Africa, border....

October 31, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Commentary , Indian President , Djibouti , R.N. Kovind , Africa Visit , Africa , Eritrea , Ethiopia and Somalia , Operation Rahat
India Needs Proactive Engagement with East African Countries on Maritime Security
Commodore Somen Banerjee

The Western Indian Ocean has been a fertile ground for almost all maritime threats and challenges; and East African nations have struggled to keep up with the rapidly evolving security scenarios. While there are some notable exceptions, most military....

October 30, 2017 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Maritime Security , Djibouti , East Africa , West Indian Ocean
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