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Roundtable on The Elections in UK and France and its Implications for India

On 08 August, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a Roundtable on "The Elections in UK and France and its Implications for India". The panel included Professor Gulshan Sachdeva, Air Marshal Rajesh Kumar and Swasti Rao. The discus....

August 22, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Europe , Interaction , European Union , UK , France , FTA , India France relations

Neighborhood News Digest- 12 July 2024

Afghanistan

Russia, India State Confidence in Afghanistan's Fight against Terrorism-Tolo News

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have issued a joint statement following an official meeting....

July 12, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Russia , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , BIMSTEC , Bhutan , Bangladesh , France , Bhutan Economy , Bangladesh-China , India-Sri Lanka , Maldives-China Relations , National Debt , Maldives-Sri Lanka Relations , Floor Test , Fishermen Issue , TTP Azerbaijan.

A MEGA response to MAGA

Amb P S Raghavan, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Macron wants to Make Europe Great Again, borrowing from Trumpian MAGA ideas and protectionist Bidenomics. The Euro polls may influence this process. In about a week, elections will determine the complexion of a new European parliament. They would ....

June 15, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Donald Trump , USA , European Union , Joe Biden , France , Emmanuel Macron , European Parliament elections

Initial Assessment of Chinese President Xi Jinping’s Three Nation European Tour

Jayadeva Ranade Article

Chinese President Xi Jinping, accompanied by his wife Peng Liyuan, Politburo Standing Committee (PBSC) member and Director of the CCP CC General Office Cai Qi and Politburo member and Foreign Minister Wang Yi, arrived in Paris on May 5, on the first ....

May 28, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , China , Xi Jinping , EU , France , Ursula von der Leyen , Macron , Serbia , Hungary , Uyghur protests

Neighborhood News Digest - 21 May 2024

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate: We Stand with the Govt and People of Iran-Tolo News

The Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate has expressed Afghanistan's solidarity with the people and government of Iran in response to the death ....

May 21, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , ISIS , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Thailand , US Sanctions , Doha , renewable energy , Tourism , World Bank , GDP , France , PTI , debt restructuring , India-Myanmar , Russia-Myanmar , UNICEF , Bangladesh-Myanmar , UN Membership Fee , 14 Party Alliance , Punjab Assembly , Maldives Development Update , Britain-Nepal

China and France in the New World Order

Varuna Shankar Article

This year, 2024, marks six decades of the diplomatic relationship between China and France. Chinese President Xi Jingping announced breaking new grounds to further strengthen their bilateral ties. He stated that this was an opportunity to uphold fund....

February 12, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , India , China , France , Strategic Autonomy Bilateral ties , Disengagement , Mutual trust.

Neighborhood News Digest- 24 January 2024

Afghanistan

4 Countries to Soon Hold Meeting on Afghanistan: Kabulov- Tolo News

Russia said that a quadrilateral meeting will take place by the end of January to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. The Russian president’s ....

January 24, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Russia , Maldives , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , France , Red Sea , BNP , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Sri Lankan Navy , National Unity and Reconciliation Bill , Maldives France Relations , Xiang Yang Hong 03 , Torkham , SBP , Pak elections , Disarmament

VIF News Digest : National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01 – 15 October 2023)

Defence

Chief of Army Staff Visits Tanzania.
First Training Squadron visits Port Klang, Malaysia and Changi, Singapore.
Indian and Bangladesh Armies Joint Exerc....

October 18, 2023 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Israel , Kashmir , Africa , J&K , LWE , Bangladesh , LeT , France , Hamas , Tanzania , Chief of Army Staff , Bharat , Khalistan , Nigeria , Islamic , SAMPRITI , FICN. , Training Squadron , Port Klang , Changi , LCA Tejas , Chakravat 2023 , INS Sagardhwani , Coastal Security Exercise , medical evacuation , Lagos , Gaza Strip Terrorism

Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: August 2023

Commodore Gopal Suri

Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) held a number of discussions during the month. Geopolitical tensions and technological competition are affecting US-China economic engagement. Factors influencing economic dynamics include sanctions, export ....

October 06, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Neighbourhood Studies , United States , France , India-US Partnership , Modi Visit , Floods in Himachal Pradesh

Neighborhood News Digest – 05 September 2023

Afghanistan

Afghan woman leads hunger strike for women’s rights amid global neglect – The Khaama Press

Tamana Zaryab Paryani, an activist for women’s rights, along with several other women, has initiated a hunger strike....

September 05, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , ASEAN , Afghanistan , Bhutan , elections , G20 , France , women rights , India-Sri Lanka , PM Prachanda , President Alvi , Export power , Chopper crash