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Africa Now – (01-15 February, 2025)

OVERVIEW

This edition of Africa Now looks into significant developments across the African continent, focusing on security, politics, economy and foreign policy. The continent mourns the passing of Namibia's founding father, Sam Nu....

February 17, 2025 India , China , Russia , Ethiopia , Africa , trade , Egypt , Mauritius , defence cooperation , UK , Crisis , Sudan , UN , Human Rights , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Mali , Nigeria , South Africa , India-Africa , Zimbabwe , Zambia , Namibia , DRC , M23 , 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development , India-Algeria , Joint Permanent Commission , CODECO , Botswana , AeroIndia2025
Neighborhood News Digest- 11 February 2025

Afghanistan
Qosh Tepa Canal Second Phase Excavation 87% Complete: NDC-Tolo News
The National Development Company (NDC) says that 87% of the excavation work for the second phase of the Qosh Tepa Canal has been completed, and th....

February 11, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Russia , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , Thailand , OIC , IMF , Dubai , Norway , India-Bhutan , Lisbon , power outage , Solar energy , economy. National government , Agha Khan , Myanmar border
State of the World: Emerging Trends and Way Forward - An Indian Perspective
Anurag Bisen, Senior Fellow, VIF

The inaugural Vivekananda International Foundation’s (VIF) State of the World: Emerging Trends and Way Forward report offers an analytical and comprehensive analysis of global and regional developments, trends, and policy dynamics, through an India....

January 29, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Russia , Climate Change , USA , Cyber Security , Indian perspective , Human Rights , State of the World
China’s 2024 Review and Outlook for 2025
Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

In 2024, China commemorated the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, held from July 15 to 18, 2024, emphasized structural transformation, technological innova....

January 29, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , India , Russia , ASEAN , Xi , BRICS , Corruption , military , AI , GDI , CPC Third Plenum
Russia and India: The Need for a New Agenda for Cooperation
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

The global situation is likely to become even more uncertain and complex as President Trump begins to unfold and implement his radical policies. His repeated threats during the campaign for about the imposition of tariffs on imports from China and ot....

January 27, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Russia , Commentary , India , US , China , Russia , World Order
Arctic Bridges: Are They Still an Option for Russia?
Sokolov N. Anton Article

Over the past 1,000 days, the world has crossed an invisible yet critical threshold in the domain of mutually assured security. While the previous system was far from perfect, it maintained a relative balance and stability. Today, however, we find ou....

January 20, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Russia , NATO , Arctic , Arctic Bridges , International Maritime Organisation
Close Encounters or Smoke and Mirrors? Lights of Transparency and Shadows of Legitimacy in New Jersey's Sky
Dr Julien Paret Commentary

In recent weeks, public discourse about extraterrestrial politics within the broader framework of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs)—commonly referred to as Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs)—has suddenly transitioned from conspiracy (Roswell c....

January 17, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , US , Russia , ISRO , Aliens , Extraterrestrials , Star Trek
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (01-15 December 2024)

Defence

  1. India and Cambodia Commence Inaugural Joint Table Top Exercise CINBAX.
  2. India-Malaysia Join Military Exercise Commences in Malaysia.
  3. DAC Approves....

    December 23, 2024 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , India , Pakistan , US , Russia , Nepal , Defence , Terrorism , Europe , J&K , Maoists , LWE , Bangladesh , Balochistan , IS , Thailand , Baluchistan , DIA , Malaysia , Bharat , Cyber , Human Trafficking , HM , ICG , Philippine
Africa Now (01-15 December, 2024)

OVERVIEW

The African Continent witnessed significant developments over the past two weeks. The continent continued to experience democratic upheavals with Ghana electing John Dramani Mahama as its new President. The continent championed t....

December 19, 2024 India , US , China , Russia , Africa , trade , Japan , elections , African Development Bank , Egypt , defence cooperation , MEA , Boko Haram , Rwanda , UK , Crisis , IMF , Sudan , CII , UN , Human Rights , Biden , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Nigeria , India-Africa , Ghana , Angola , Namibia , Cameroon , Somaliland , FOCs , Mpox , Jubbaland , Burkina Faso.
Africa Now (16-30 November, 2024)

OVERVIEW

Over the last two weeks, the African continent experienced dynamic changes with major developments occurring in political and economic spheres. The continent continues to witnessed instability with extremist rebel groups killed 1....

December 07, 2024 India , China , Russia , International Solar Alliance , Africa , trade , elections , Mauritius , defence cooperation , MEA , Narendra Modi , UK , Crisis , IMF , Sudan , UN , Human Rights , Kenya , Somalia , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Adani , Mali , Nigeria , India-Africa , Fiji , Zambia , Namibia , Madagascar , Somaliland , Democratic Republic of Congo , Chad , Comoros , Gabon , Tanzania-India , Healthcare. Mauritius , Seychelles.
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