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Chilling Geostrategic Environment: An era of ‘Authoritarian Conflict Management’
Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

Are we getting close to a global confrontation or are these fears grossly exaggerated? Lately, the French President had spoken of sending ground troops to Ukraine, there are reports of 12 CIA bases in Ukraine, and 50 British troops (SAG) are in Ukrai....

March 12, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Israel , Russia , War , Myanmar , Nuclear , NATO , Ukraine , Gaza , Hamas , Sahel region
Hezbollah in the North
Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF Article

Israel currently in midst of ground operation in Gaza Strip is simultaneously engaged in limited war across the Blue Line on its northern frontier with Hezbollah. The near daily exchange of fire that began since Israel Defense Forces (IDF)’s assaul....

March 12, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Article , US , Iran , Indian Diaspora , Hezbollah , Hamas , Israel Defense Forces (IDF) , 7 October attack
Where India-US Relations Stand in 2024?
Dr Sweta Kumari, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

In his recent visit to New Delhi, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources and former Ambassador of the United States to India, Richard R. Verma presented a March 11, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , Article , Defence , India-US , Challenges , 2023 , iCET , INDUS-X , Trade Initiatives , Regulations , Khalistan issue

Xi Jinping Reinforces Security Apparatus Amidst Growing Popular Discontent
Jayadeva Ranade Article

The slowing economy and increasing joblessness have contributed to the growing popular discontent in China. This has affected China’s entrepreneurs and there are indications that discontent has spread also to the ‘princelings’ and cadres in the....

March 07, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , Xi Jinping , CCP , PLA , Cultural Revolution , armed police department , discontent in China , Ministry of State Security , Political Bureau
Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: January 2024
Anurag Bisen, Senior Fellow, VIF

Having joined the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) on 16th January, soon after my superannuation from the Indian Navy on 31 December 2023, I have been assigned the onerous task of editing the ‘Monthly Expert Groups Report’. It is a tall....

March 06, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Climate Change , defence manufacturing , MSMEs , Bangladesh Election , US Grand Strategy , India US Relations , Iran Pakistan Tensions
Israel-Hamas War: Enough is Enough
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

“How much is enough “to rake up the conscience and comfort levels of the international community especially for USA- the sole benefactor of the Netanyahu led Israeli onslaught on the hapless and hopeless Palestinian civilians in Gaza. All norms o....

March 06, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Commentary , Israel , Palestine , Gaza , UNRWA , Hamas , Two State solution
International Court of Justice and Adjudication on Israel`s Military Operations in Gaza and Human Rights Violation
Gautam Sen Article

Based on the United Nations General Assembly’s (UNGA) request for an advisory opinion on `Legal Consequences arising from Israel’s Policies and Practices in Occupied Palestinian Territory’, the principal judicial organ of the UN - International....

March 01, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Israel , UNSC , genocide , Gaza , UNGA , Hamas , South Africa
BRICS, Russia and the Arctic: India’s Options

… with increasing multi spectrum Sino-Russian cooperation including in the Arctic Region, it is imperative for India not only to enhance its bilateral cooperation with Russia on the Arctic, but also to whole heartedly support the Russian proposal o....

February 29, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Arctic-Polar Circle , Russia in Arctic Circle , Arctic Ocean power play , maritime Arctic , the Arctic economy , power stakes in Arctic , the Arctic council
Interaction with the Visiting Armenian Delegation

On February 21, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised an interaction with the visiting Armenian delegation about the developments in the Eurasia region. Lt. General R. K. Sawhney delivered the opening remarks, highlighting the clos....

February 28, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Interaction , Ukraine , Armenia , Armenian foreign policy
Climate Change in Central Asia: An Assessment of its Impact and Crisis Management
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Introduction
Climate change is having a significant impact on Central Asia, affecting social, economic, and environmental facets of society. Extreme weather conditions such as the coldest winters, flooding, earthquakes, melting of glacier....

February 28, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Article , Climate Change , sustainable development , Nuclear Power , global warming , climate resilience , Hydrogen Plant , Disaster Reduction
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