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Africa Now (01-15 May, 2025)

OVERVIEW

This edition of Africa Now looks into significant developments across the African continent, focusing on security, politics, economy and foreign policy. The prime minister of Guinea announced new dates for the general and....

May 21, 2025 India , US , China , Ethiopia , Africa , Egypt , Libya , Rwanda , Greece , Crisis , Algeria , Sudan , France , UAE , VIF Africa Now , Mali , Nigeria , South Africa , Guinea , India-Africa , Angola , Uganda , Burkina Faso , Namibia , DRC
West Asia Roundup : April 2025

Abstract
As the Israel-Hamas war of 20 months saw no respite, Saudi Arabia emerged as the major custodian of the Palestine Cause and the Two-State solution. Saudi FM reiterated Kingdom’s rejection of displacement of Palestinians while spe....

May 19, 2025 Saudi Arabia , Egypt , NSA , Gaza , France , West Asia Round Up , Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu
Neighbourhood News Digest - 13 May 2025

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Asks France to Resume Diplomatic Presence in Kabul-Tolo News
Suhail Shaheen, the Islamic Emirate’s ambassador in Qatar, in a meeting with Jean-Marin Schuh, France’s chargé d'affaires for Afghan....

May 13, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , UK , France , Maldives-India relations , Myanmar-China Relations , Maldives 2.0 , Tourism Payment System , Myanmar- Russia Relations , 'Youm-e-Marka-e-Haq
Africa Now (01-15 April, 2025)

Overview

The African continent witnessed significant developments over the past two weeks. Significant strides in infrastructure, international diplomacy, political developments and economic reforms were made but the continent still grapp....

April 23, 2025 India , US , China , Ethiopia , Africa , South Sudan , Egypt , Boko Haram , Turkey , EU , UK , Algeria , Sudan , France , Kenya , Somalia , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Mali , Nigeria , South Africa , Zambia , Lesotho , Democratic Republic of Congo , Gabon , AIKEYME
From Sanctions to Nuclear Deterrence: Europe’s Peace Plan for Ukraine
Dr Shreya Sinha, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

With almost two months behind since the start of negotiations between the United States and Russia on the war in Ukraine, Russia’s recent deadly missile attacks on Zelenskyy’s hometown Kryvyi Rih on April 4 and the Ukrainian city of Sumy on April....

April 22, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Europe , Commentary , Russia , Trump , Putin , sanctions , European Union , UK , France , Germany , nuclear deterrence , Zelenskyy , Debt Brake , Ukraine. European Security , Coalition of the Willing , Peace Plan
Europe News Digest (1-15 March, 2025)

Free Trade Deal with India Could Come This Year - EU Commission Chief
The EU Commission chief visited India on February 27-28, accompanied by the entire College of Commissioners - the first such visit after the European parliamentary elec....

March 18, 2025 Russia , Trump , France , India-EU FTA , Zelenskyy , Europe News Digest , German Elections , Oval Office , EU Commission , London Summit , Tariff War
Africa Now (16-28 February, 2025)

The African continent witnessed significant progress over the last two weeks. With its vast resources, strategic location and rapidly growing population, Africa has become an important player in the geopolitical scenario. It is important to look at t....

March 04, 2025 India , US , Russia , Ethiopia , Africa , Trump , Japan , Egypt , Mauritius , Rwanda , G20 , UK , Crisis , Algeria , Sudan , France , UN , Human Rights , EAM , Somalia , VIF Africa Now , Mali , South Africa , India-Africa , Zambia , DRC , M23 , Botswana , Guinea Bissau
Europe in Transition: Key Developments of 2024 and Prospects for 2025
Dr Shreya Sinha, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Trends in 2024
In 2024, Europe found itself navigating a landscape defined by profound geopolitical, economic, and political shifts. The enduring conflict between Russia and Ukraine continued to shape the continent’s strategic prioritie....

January 17, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Europe , Article , Indo-Pacific , Trump , Europe , NATO , UK , France , Germany , India-EU FTA , Russia-Ukraine , Poland , CBAM
Collapse of the French and German Government:Turmoil in the EU’s Franco-German Engine
Dr Shreya Sinha, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

The European Union was born out of the ashes of World War II, and gained recognition as not just an economic alliance, but an overall integration project, fuelled by two of its biggest Member States- Germany and France. Former French President Jacque....

December 24, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , economy , Government , European Union , France , Germany , Franco-German engine , Integration.
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
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