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Convergence of the Indo-Pacific with the Indian Ocean—Is a Maritime Centric Approach Enough? An Indian Perspective
Air Marshal Diptendu Choudhury (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

This article examines China’s strategic ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region through the lens of its “Zhōngguó” or “Middle Kingdom” dream of regaining its perceived historical dominance. It traces the deep roots of this aspiration in Chin....

June 07, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , Article , US , China , CCP , Indian Ocean , Indo Pacific , Maritime Centric
India and US Engagement: Deliberate and Determined Delivery
K P Vijayalakshmi Article

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the US has become the focus of discussion amongst the strategic community across the world. Being dubbed as “the most consequential, comprehensive strategic partnership”, India-US ties have withsto....

June 20, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , Article , India , US , PM Modi , defence cooperation , Indo Pacific , DTTI , Quad technology
VIF-JINF Webinar on Strategic Outlook for Indo-Pacific in 2022

The Vivekananda International Foundation organized a joint webinar with the Japan Institute of National Fundamentals (JINF) on 10 February 2022 on Strategic Outlook for Indo-Pacific in 2022. After initial remarks by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF and ....

March 07, 2022 Conference , International Relations and Diplomacy , China , ASEAN , Quad Plus , Japan , CPEC , Indo Pacific , Strategic Outlook , Ukraine standoff
Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: December 2021
Naval Jagota

Vivekananda International Foundation organized two expert group interactions through webinars in the month of December 2021. The reduced number of expert groups meetings were due to previous commitments, and holidays for most of the participants. How....

January 20, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Israel , ASEAN , Donald Trump , Indo Pacific , India Russia Relations , AUKUS , New QUAD , Afghanistan situation
Blinken’s India Visit: Taking Strategic Partnership to the “Next Level”
K P Vijayalakshmi Article

The just concluded visit of the US Secretary of State Blinken to India merits keen scrutiny coming as it has on the cusps of regional developments in Afghanistan, global pandemic management, forthcoming meetings on the Indo Pacific and a host of ongo....

August 02, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , China , QUAD , Afghanistan , Indo Pacific , Covid , Human Rights , Blinken , Jaishankar
Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: June 2021
Naval Jagota

In June 2021 six experts’ group meetings and one bilateral discussion were organised by the Vivekananda International Foundation through webinar on events and topics affecting India’s interests worldwide. The diversity of the expertise of each of....

July 23, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , China , CPC , FATF , Europe , Indo Pacific , Cyber Security , Pakistan budget , FTA , Communist Party of China , US China Relations
Understanding the Trends in Russia US Relations
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

Russia’s relations with the West are deteriorating rapidly. The rhetoric from the top leaders on both sides has been sharp and uncharitably harsh. They have expelled diplomats from each others’ countries. On 19th March, in a TV interview, Pre....

April 28, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , Russia , Commentary , Russia , Putin , Indo Pacific , NATO , US Sanctions , Biden , Crimea
The IOR Defence Conclave
Amb Gurjit Singh Article

The Ministry of Defence of India has undertaken useful initiatives in engaging with partners mainly on a south-south basis over the last year. The Indian Ocean Region Defence Ministers’ Conclave held on February 4, 2021 alongside Aero India 2021 wa....

February 09, 2021 National Security and Strategic Studies , International Relations and Diplomacy , Defence , Indo-Pacific , Article , Indo Pacific , SAGAR , Defence Attaches , Tejas , Aero India 2021 , Defexpo , IORA
New Geopolitics: India’s Foreign Policy Challenges in 2021
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Article

Covid-19 has accelerated the global political and economic rebalancing that had been underway for the last two decades. New power equations are emerging. China’s confidence has increased many folds while the West is struggling to find answers to it....

January 01, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , ASEAN , Act East , UNSC , QUAD , New Cold War , Indo Pacific , BRI , EU , COVID-19 , Neighbourhood First , Multilateralism , LAC , Biden , Middle East , Xi's China
India – US 2+2 Dialogue: Forging a Predictable Defence Relationship
Lt Gen Anil Ahuja, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, SM, VSM & BAR (Retd.) - Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

Introduction
The recently concluded India – US 2+2 dialogue (October 26- 27, 2020), third in this series, is a pointer towards the two countries converging substantially in overcoming the often lamented `hesitation of history’. Coming....

November 02, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , US , Article , China , Indo Pacific , DTTI , CAATSA , BECA , Counter terrorism , Cyber Dialogue , ISA , major defence partner , STA
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