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Pakistan in 2024: A Year of Political Turmoil, Economic Struggles, and Security Challenges
Dr Angana Kotokey, Research Associate, VIF Article

As 2024 draws to a close, Pakistan finds itself in the midst of significant political, economic, and security challenges. The year began with political instability following the general elections, and this turbulence has only deepened with legal refo....

January 08, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Article , India , Pakistan , economy , elections , Security , BLA , TTP
Polycrisis in Europe: Need for Rebuilding Resilience
Shreya Sinha, Research Associate, VIF Article

The 2024 European Union parliamentary elections saw the continuation of a strong leadership, with Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission president, Kaja Kallas as EU high representative, and António Costa as European Council president. Despite ....

December 06, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Europe , Article , economy , Europe , Leadership , Security , Population , energy , Crisis
Swami Vivekananda on Human and Non-Traditional Security

Swami Vivekananda’s concept of security was deeply holistic, encompassing the physical, emotional, and spiritual aspects of human life. He believed that genuine security could not be attained solely through material wealth or physical protection; i....

November 22, 2024 National Security and Strategic Studies , Historical and Civilisational Studies , Security , Human Security , Non-Traditional Security , Swami Vivekanada.
Trump 2.0: The Impact of Donald Trump’s Victory on the European Security Architecture
Shreya Sinha, Research Associate, VIF Article

As the European capitals prepare for the former Republican President Donald Trump’s return to the White House, a significant geopolitical and geostrategic shift is inevitable. Trump’s policies could create potential upheaval across the Atlantic a....

November 19, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , Article , Donald Trump , Europe , Security , European Union , NATO , Ukraine , Transatlantic cooperation , Trade Wars
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-31 October 2024)

Defence

  1. Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Leaves Bahrain
  2. INS Shardul Visits Dubai
  3. Indian Navy – Royal Navy of Oman Maritime Exercise
  4. ....

    November 18, 2024 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , India , Army , Defence , Africa , Terrorism , J&K , LWE , Security , Singapore , Maritime , Canada , Maoist , Bharat , Khalistan , naval , Maharashtra , SFJ , AirForce
Neighborhood News Digest- 18 September 2024

Afghanistan
Operations Resume at Afghan Embassy in Oman Now Under Islamic Emirate-Tolo News
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that diplomats representing the Islamic Emirate began their work at the Afghan Embassy i....

September 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Army , economy , Maldives , embassy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Europe , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Security , Oman , JUI-F , India-Bangladesh , crypto currency , Peshawar , Afghan refugees , SIFC , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Maldives-Japan , Bhutan-Australia , Disaster Resilience
Neighborhood News Digest- 12 September 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate, Turkmenistan Strengthen Ties with Launch of TAPI Project-Tolo News
Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, the Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate, said on September 11, in Herat that the commencement of ....

September 12, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Employment , Balochistan , Security , Gwadar , Turkmenistan , UN , war crimes , reform , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Mindfulness City , Maldives-Qatar , Maldives Credit Rating , Faryab , Sindh.
Cyber Review-June 2024

National

Estonia is looking to partner with Bharat to strengthen its cyber security infrastructure.
According to government officials, Estonia is looking forward to partnering with Bharat to strengthen the cyber security infra....

July 10, 2024 Australia , Taiwan , Security , Indonesia , Ransomware , Cyberattacks , Bharat , Cyber , VIF Cyber Review
Discussion on Transformation Emergence of Bangladesh and Evolution of India-Bangladesh Ties

On 08 May, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a discussion on the book titled, “Transformation Emergence of Bangladesh and Evolution of India-Bangladesh Ties” by Ambassador Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty, published by KW Publisher....

May 10, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , India , Bangladesh , Security , Bangladesh Economy , Cultural relations
Neighborhood News Digest- 07 February 2024

Afghanistan
Muttaqi Meets With Sinirlioğlu, Calls UN Special Envoy Post 'Unnecessary'-Tolo News
In his meeting with the Special Coordinator of the United Nations for Afghanistan, Feridun Sinirlioğlu, acting Foreign Minister ....

February 07, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , election , Bangladesh , Balochistan , Security , United States , Tajikistan , United Nations , Awami League , India-Myanmar , Forex , NPP , Maldives Economy , FMR , Maritime Laws , Nepal-Australia
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