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Project 2025: What a Trump Administration Portends for India

As the US Presidential race reaches the home stretch, the political rhetoric becomes shriller, accentuating the polarization in American society. Almost every major US media outlet has become an extension of one or the other campaign. Channels piousl....

October 22, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , India , US , US elections , US Congress , Trump administration , President Biden , Project 2025
Webinar on Post-Election India and Sri Lanka: Implications on Bilateral Relations and the Foreign Policy Front

On 15 October, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) jointly with Pathfinder Foundation (PF), Sri Lanka organized a virtual webinar on “Post-Election India and Sri Lanka: Implications on Bilateral Relations and the Foreign Policy Front.”....

October 22, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Sri Lanka , Interaction , India , foreign policy , regional cooperation , economy , Sri Lanka , election
Africa Now (1-15 October, 2024)

OVERVIEW
As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, the African continent is increasingly recognized for its strategic importance in global affairs. In recent past, significant developments have unfolded in Africa. This edition of....

October 22, 2024 India , China , Ivory Coast , Ethiopia , Mozambique , Africa , Eritrea , Egypt , Maritime cooperation , IMF , Italy , Sudan , Kenya , Somalia , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Nigeria , South Africa , India-Africa , Zimbabwe , Ghana , Malawi , Comoros , INS Talwar , Mauritania , European Commissioner for International Partnerships , African Union Commission , AUC , African Union Support Mission in Somalia , AUSSOM , IBSAMAR VIII , Matla-Urja Energy Conference , DUCAT Maritime , India-Algeria
Neighborhood News Digest- 22 October 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Targets ISIS-K Members Accused of Backing Recent Attacks-Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate reported conducting operations against the hideouts of those responsible for recent attacks in the provinces of....

October 22, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , IMF , Remittances , Indonesia , Islamic Emirate , Debt , Sheikh Hasina , Sri Lanka Election , RMG , Amu Darya , Easter attack , interim Government , ISIS-K , International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO)
Maldives and India: Better Late Than Never
Amb JK Tripathi Commentary

The President of Maldives Mohammed Muizzu, accompanied by his wife, landed at New Delhi on Sunday,6th October on a four-day state visit on the invitation of his Indian counterpart. This was his first state visit to India after he won the election in ....

October 18, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Maldives , Commentary , India , China , Maldives , Maritime Security , Neighbourhood First , Muizzu
Islamic Radical Preacher Zakir Naik’s Visit to Pakistan
Anurag Sharma, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

एकं हन्यान्न वा हन्यादिषुः क्षिप्तो धनुष्मता। प्राज्ञेन तु मतिः क्षिप्ता हन्याद्गर्भगतानप�....

October 16, 2024 Terrorism , National Security and Strategic Studies , Article , India , Pakistan , Radicalisation , Terrorism , Islam , Bangladesh , Malaysia , Bharat , Crime , ZakirNaik , PeaceTV
Neighborhood News Digest- 16 October 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Rejects Claims of Arms Smuggling to Pakistan-Tolo News
The Ministry of Interior has dismissed the claims made by Pakistani officials regarding arms smuggling from Afghanistan to Pakistan, saying tha....

October 16, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , SCO , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , BRICS , Bangladesh , UK , World Bank , UN , JUI-F , CSTO , India-Bangladesh , PPP , Maldives-India , Maldives-China , China-Bangladesh , Hydro Power Projects , Paro International Airport , China-Bhutan.
Neighborhood News Digest- 04 October 2024

Afghanistan
Moscow Format meeting to focus on Afghanistan’s national reconciliation, cooperation with Kabul-The Khaama Press
The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that the main focus of the sixth Moscow Format ....

October 04, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Qatar , Bangladesh , Moscow , IMF , Awami League , Belgium , India-Bhutan , India-Sri Lanka , Extradition , Bamiyan , Mahrang Baloch , Shangla , Malaysian PM , Treasury bills , Maldives Saudi Arabia Relations
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-31 August 2024)

Defence
  1. Indian Naval Ship Tabar Reaches Denmark for a Two-Day Visit
  2. SHAURYA SAMPRAVAH 1.0: Indian Army Enhances Veteran Coordination
  3. Visit of Russian Federation....

    October 03, 2024 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , India , Defence budget , Indian Air Force , Indian Army , Africa , Terrorism , J&K , LWE , MoD , Bangladesh , Indian Navy , Aatmanirbhar Bharat , Bharat , Cyber , AlQaida , FICN , Amritpal , Narcotic , ABT , Indian Coast Guard , Drug , Salaya , SFJ
Africa Now (1-15 September, 2024)

OVERVIEW
The African continent witnessed significant developments over the past two weeks. The continent faces numerous challenges, including poverty, political instability, health crises, etc. The current Africa Now sequel highlights rec....

September 30, 2024 India , US , China , Africa , South Sudan , Egypt , Turkey , World Bank , Algeria , Germany , VIF Africa Now , Senegal , Chad , Central African Republic , Comoros , New Development Bank UNSC , Forum on China Africa Cooperation , India Egypt , U.S. India-Tanzania Triangular Development Partnership , India South Africa , Trusted Tour Operator Scheme , India Brazil South Africa Maritime
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