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Navigating India-EU Cooperation: Security Implications of Energy Dependencies

The evolving dynamics of global energy security underscore the criticality of strategic cooperation between India and the European Union (EU). India, the largest democracy, and the EU, the largest cluster of democracies, are two major global actors w....

June 11, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , India , European Union , Geopolitics , India-EU Cooperation , Russia-Ukraine War , Gaza Conflict , Energy Dependencies , Security Implications
Neighbourhood News Digest - 11 June 2025

Afghanistan
India, Central Asia Reaffirm Support for Peace in Afghanistan- Tolo News
India and five Central Asian countries in a joint statement, emphasized that peace and stability in Afghanistan are vital and essential. The ....

June 11, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Central Asia , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Defence budget , Bhutan , Taxation , Budget , Wagah Border , Excise Tax Bill 2025 , Third United Nations Oceans Conference , Myanmar-Nepal Ties
The Battle of Zojila

On May 21, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a talk on 'The Battle of Zolila' by Col. Ajay Singh (Retd). He has authored multiple books and over 200 articles in a wide range of genres. His books include ‘The Battles that Shap....

June 06, 2025 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Interaction , India , Pakistan , Kashmir , Indian history , Warfare , Battle of Zojila , Maharaja Hari Singh , Lashkars , Jammu and Kashmir State Forces , 7th Cavalry , Stuart Light tanks
Africa Now (16-31 May, 2025)

OVERVIEW
This edition of the Africa News Digest examines the intensifying humanitarian emergencies, political transitions, and economic and diplomatic developments across the continent. In Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) sparked glo....

June 05, 2025 India , China , Sierra Leone , Ivory Coast , Africa , Mauritius , EU , UK , Sudan , Germany , VIF Africa Now , Nigeria , South Africa , India-Africa , AU , Uganda , DRC , M23 , Senegal , Chagos , Mauritania , Operation Sindoor , AfDB , Africa Day
VIF News Digest : National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism (01-15 May 2025)

Defence

  1. Air Marshal Ashutosh Dixit Takes Command as CISC.
  2. Lieutenant General Pratik Sharma Takes Over as GOC-in-C of Northern Command.
  3. Air Marshal Tejinder Sing....

    June 05, 2025 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , India , Maldives , Kashmir , Indian Air Force , Indian Army , Africa , Terrorism , DRDO , J&K , Indian Navy , Ministry of Defence , Bharat , Khalistan , Aatmanirbhar Bharat , MAHASAGAR , Pahalgam , Sindoor , Delhi.
Neighbourhood News Digest - 02 June 2025

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate, Pakistan Upgrade Diplomatic Ties to Ambassadorial Level-Tolo News
The enhancement of diplomatic relations between Afghanistan and Pakistan was one of the key topics discussed in a telephone convers....

June 02, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Balochistan , Ambassador , COAS , Afghan refugees , Egypt Ceasefire Plan , Herat , Jirga , Ta’ang National Liberation Army , TNLA , Bunakha Hydropower Project , UK-Maldives FTA , Maldives-Japan Solar-Powered Desalination Plant
Neighbourhood News Digest - 30 May 2025

Afghanistan
Qosh Tepa Canal Phase Two Reaches 90% Completion-Tolo News
The National Development Company has announced a 90% completion rate in the excavation work of the second phase of the Qosh Tepa Canal project. According t....

May 30, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Tajikistan , WHO , Visa , Qosh Tepa , Myanmar-China Relations , Poverty Rate , Peacekeeping Missions
The Great Conciliator: Lal Bahadur Shastri and the Transformation of India; Author: Sanjeev Chopra; Bloomsbury India, Rs 899/-
Rajesh Singh

Understanding one of India’s Finest Prime Ministers
There are few biographies, at least in the English language, that do justice to the tall stature of independent India’s second Prime Minister, Lal Bahadur Shastri. Historians and oth....

May 29, 2025 Governance and Political Studies , India , Lal Bahadur Shastri , Book Reviews , 1965 war , Ayub Khan , Jai Jawan , Jai Kisan
Trust Over Transactions: India–Sri Lanka Ties in a New Security Era
PM Heblikar Commentary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to Sri Lanka in April 2025 was much more than a ceremonial trip or a photo-op. It bore the unmistakable stamp of his strategic clarity, personal warmth, and a quiet but decisive recalibration of India–Sri Lank....

May 26, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Sri Lanka , Commentary , India , Sri Lanka , Maritime , SAGAR , Non-Traditional Security , MAHASAGAR
Neighbourhood News Digest - 26 May 2025

Afghanistan
India Resumes Issuing Visas to Afghans after Long Suspension: Media-Tolo News
Indian media, citing sources, reported that India has resumed issuing visas to Afghan citizens. According to reports, a new online visa ....

May 26, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Russia , Maldives , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Arakan army , India-Maldives relations , IORA , Visa , Türkiye , AA , Maldives-US Relations , Indus Water , Sandalwood , Vision Document , Sports Development , Indian Ocean Rim Association
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