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Russia Pitches for a Non-hegemonic, Multipolar World Order
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

(The following is a summary of key take aways from the 20th Annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club, Sochi, 02-05 Oct 2023) The Valdai Discussion Club held its 20th annual meeting in Sochi from 02-05 Oct 2023. The meeting was addressed....

October 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Russia , Commentary , India , China , G20 , Russia Ukraine war , BRICS Plus , multipolar world order , Valdai Club
Chinese Initiatives for Global Governance: Re-Defining the Global Order?
Commodore Gopal Suri Article

China’s emergence on the global stage has been accompanied by a clear pronouncement of its ambitions to be a global player with Xi Jinping emphasising the “global significance of the Chinese dream”

October 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , China , Xi Jinping , Global Security , BRI , Global Development Initiative , Global Civilizational Initiative
Iran-China Cooperation in Lithium Industry: Prospects and Challenges
Harshit Sharma Article

Abstract
The discovery of lithium deposits, primarily used in powering electric vehicles, in Iran has opened avenues for foreign investment in the country. While the recent geopolitical changes in West Asia like the Iran-Saudi rapproch....

October 09, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , China , Iran , sanctions , West Asia , Lithium , ; Electric Vehicles , Iran-Saudi Rapprochement
President Biden’s Impeachment Inquiry: Background and Implications
Dr Sweta Kumari Article

(Disquiet & Polarisation in US Politics: Part 1)

The current developments in the United States are demonstrative of the deepening partisan and retributive politics within the country in the last few years. Most of the chaos revolves aroun....

October 06, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , US , Article , Democratic Party , Republicans , President Joe Biden , Hunter Biden , Impeachment Inquiry , House Oversight Committee
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
Canada outburst dishonours code among spies
Amb P S Raghavan, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

It is well known that intelligence agencies of major countries have harboured dissident and insurgent groups from around the world. Values, scruples and morality are not words in the lexicon of intelligence and security agencies. Their role is to ....

October 01, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Canada , India-Canada row
United Nations in a World of Crises
Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

The 78th session of the United Nations opened amidst a deepening sense of crisis. The UN Secretary-General said that the ‘world is becoming unhinged.’ [1] The UNGA President ....

September 29, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , China , Climate Change , BRICS , South Asia , Global South , UN reforms
The IMEC Way
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

On the sidelines of G20 leaders of India, USA, Saudi Arabia, UAE, France, Italy, Germany and EU announced a new maritime and overland connectivity corridor between Asia and Europe i.e. India, Middle East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC). Recently, som....

September 28, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , India , PM Modi , BRI , UAE , Biden , Middle East , IMEC
The India Middle-East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC): Reviving Prosperity; the Mauryan, Chola Connect
Sumedha Verma Ojha Article

Introduction
The India Middle-East Europe Economic Corridor (IMEC) which was announced at the G20 Leaders Event on the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment on 9th September will have a profound global effect on the 21st ce....

September 27, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , G20 , IMEC , Trade Routes , World GDP , Global Geo-politics
Bharat’s G20 Presidency: An Ode to India-Africa Friendship
Samir Bhattacharya Article

Under the framework of the Group of Twenty (G20) presidency, India hosted the final summit on September 9 and 10 in the presence of more than 40 world leaders, including the G20 Heads of State or their representatives.

September 27, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , India , China , Russia , Africa , G20 , G20 summit , Ukraine Crisis , India in Africa , India Africa Relations , Global South , G21 , Africa Union , IMEEC
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