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Reflections and Roadmap: Maldives’ Journey Through 2024 and Prospects for 2025
Umang Bhansali, Research Assistant, VIF Article

At the outset of 2025, the archipelago nation of Maldives reflects on the previous year, which was defined by remarkable achievements, significant challenges, and pivotal transitions. Spread across 26 atolls, the country is home to a vibrant culture ....

January 22, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Maldives , Article , economy , Climate Change , Maritime Security , Tourism , Debt , Maldives China Relations , India Maldives Relations
Arctic: The New Frontier of Power Play
Anurag Bisen, Senior Fellow, VIF Article

The Arctic region is generally defined as the area of land and water located north of the 66.5°N latitude, also known as the Arctic Circle. [1] The term "Arctic" comes from the ....

December 23, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Climate Change , Northern Sea Route , Arctic Council , Arctic Geopolitics , Arctic resources , Russia and Arctic , U.S. Arctic strategy , China in the Arctic , India and the ArcticArctic sovereignty , Arctic governance , BRICS in the Arctic
Opening Remarks by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF at the conference on ‘Geopolitics of Energy and Climate Change in India-EU Cooperation’ organised by the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS) and Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) at Daniell’s Tavern,

COP 29 at Baku showed how climate change and climate action are shaping the geoeconomics and geopolitical agenda. The tensions between the developed and developing countries are increasing as the world grapples with task of mitigation and adaptation ....

December 10, 2024 Climate Change , Dr Arvind Gupta , Opening Remarks , India EU Cooperation
Neighbourhood News Digest - 10 December 2024

Afghanistan
Shaheen Criticizes US for Actions Related to Doha Agreement – Tolo News
Suhail Shaheen, the head of the Political Office of the Islamic Emirate in Qatar accused the United States of violating the Doha Agreement. ....

December 10, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Cybercrime , BRI , SAARC , India-Bangladesh Relations , India-Bhutan Relations , ADB , Doha Agreement , UNHCR , Asian Development Bank , Maldives-Japan Relations , United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees , Afghan-US relations , Electoral Reforms , Bhutan-Japan Relations , Bangladesh-Myanmar border , Pakistan-China Relations , Pakistan-US Relations , US-Sri Lanka Relations
VIF Delegation’s Visit to Nepal
Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Commentary

The VIF delegation led by Lt. Gen. R K Sawhney, and joined by Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (retd) and Shri Avadhesh Mathur visited Nepal between 21 September and 24 September, 2024. The visit included extensive interactions with various dignitaries and ....

November 27, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , democracy , Climate Change , Smart Cities , Connectivity , Waste Management , expression , workforce , rising power
VIF Delegation’s Visit to Nepal

The VIF delegation led by Lt. Gen. R K Sawhney, and joined by Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (retd) and Shri Avadhesh Mathur visited Nepal between 21 September and 24 September, 2024. The visit included extensive interactions with various dignitaries and ....

November 19, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Interaction , democracy , Climate Change , Smart Cities , Bilateral ties , Cooperation , Connectivity , Waste Management , expression , workforce , rising power , municipalities.
Neighborhood News Digest - 14 November 2024

Afghanistan
Taliban delegation attends Telecommunication Conference in India-The Khaama Press
The Taliban’s spokesperson announced that Barat Shah Agha Nadim, head of the Afghanistan Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (....

November 14, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Climate Change , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , IMF , climate finance , BNP , Carbon Neutrality , Maldivian Economy , COP29 , interim Government , South Asian Telecommunication Regulators’ Council , Taliban Delegation , Artificial Intelligence Policy
Neighborhood News Digest- 15 October 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Absent From 23rd SCO Meeting-Tolo News
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting will begin tomorrow without the presence of a representative from the Islamic Emirate. Following the absen....

October 15, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , SCO , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Bhutan , CPEC , Bangladesh , Tourism , World Bank , Islamic Emirate , Awami League , IAEA , Adani , Pashtuns , IMF. , Maldives-Japan Relations , Pashtun Jirga
India’s Role in The World Today
Amb Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF Article

Any projection of the trajectory of India’s role in the world in the coming times demands first, an understanding of the current state of the world, and second, an awareness of the factors that are likely to influence its role.

The World To....

September 20, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Climate Change , Indian foreign policy , Indian Diaspora , UNHRC , WTO , Aatmanirbhar Bharat , Neighbourhood first policy , Ukraine Conflict , Global South Summit
Neighborhood News Digest- 18 September 2024

Afghanistan
Operations Resume at Afghan Embassy in Oman Now Under Islamic Emirate-Tolo News
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that diplomats representing the Islamic Emirate began their work at the Afghan Embassy i....

September 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Army , economy , Maldives , embassy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Europe , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Security , Oman , JUI-F , India-Bangladesh , crypto currency , Peshawar , Afghan refugees , SIFC , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Maldives-Japan , Bhutan-Australia , Disaster Resilience
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