Articles | Vivekananda International Foundation

Apparently apprehensive about the possibility of sudden untoward developments in Tibet, the Chinese authorities have accelerated measures to ensure stability and consolidate China’s occupation and claims over Aksai Chin, Ladakh etc. China is also a....

January 21, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , China , Dalai Lama , Tibet , Xinjiang

Southeast Asia in 2024: Economic Growth, Political Developments, and Policy Recommendations for India in 2025

Dr Cchavi Vasisht Article

National elections in Southeast Asia, namely in Indonesia, Cambodia, Thailand, within the last year have brought about significant political and policy shifts. These elections were consequential, leading to regime changes and shifts in policy priorit....

January 20, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Neighbourhood Studies , Article , economy , South China Sea , US-China , lections , India ASEAN relations

Arctic Bridges: Are They Still an Option for Russia?

Sokolov N. Anton Article

Over the past 1,000 days, the world has crossed an invisible yet critical threshold in the domain of mutually assured security. While the previous system was far from perfect, it maintained a relative balance and stability. Today, however, we find ou....

January 20, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Russia , NATO , Arctic , Arctic Bridges , International Maritime Organisation

Close Encounters or Smoke and Mirrors? Lights of Transparency and Shadows of Legitimacy in New Jersey's Sky

Dr Julien Paret Commentary

In recent weeks, public discourse about extraterrestrial politics within the broader framework of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAPs)—commonly referred to as Unidentified Flying Objects (UFOs)—has suddenly transitioned from conspiracy (Roswell c....

January 17, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , US , Russia , ISRO , Aliens , Extraterrestrials , Star Trek

Europe in Transition: Key Developments of 2024 and Prospects for 2025

Dr Shreya Sinha, Research Associate, 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

Another Take on India-China Economic Cooperation

Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

“We are clear that the maintenance of peace and tranquillity in border areas is a pre-requisite for the development of our ties.” - Dr S. Jaishankar in Rajya Sabha (04 December 2024) Since the 21 October 2024 agreement ....

January 15, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , Economic Survey , trade imbalance , Galwan , Press Note 3 , Pharmaceuticals , Critical Technology Tracker , GVC

The American Standpoint and the West Asian Quagmire

Dr Manan Dwivedi Article

West Asia and its conflicts remain embedded in public awareness as a kind of stalemate and a quagmire which has the liability of conflict and war written all over it. Great power interventions have been a bane of existence for the beleaguered region ....

January 15, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Article , Israel , US , Iran , West Asia , Houthi , Hezbollah , Hamas

Book discussion on Changing Geopolitics of Global Communication

On January 2, 2025, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a discussion on Professor Daya Thussu’s book, Changing Geopolitics of Global Communication. The session began with opening remarks by Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director of VIF....

January 13, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Interaction , Soft Power , Daya Thussu , Global Communication , Changing Geopolitics

Headwinds that Continue to Threaten World Economy

Anil Kumar Kanungo Commentary

As we enter the second quarter of 21st century after witnessing a series of unprecedented crises starting with dot com bubble, global financial crisis, high inflation, crypto currency challenges, Covid-19, Ukraine war, Gaza conflict and re-elect of T....

January 13, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , BRICS , AI , energy transition , World GDP , tech disruption

Decoding China’s BRI Agreement with Nepal

Prof Hari Bansh Jha Commentary

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China is its global endeavour that aims at promoting connectivity through the development of infrastructure facilities in different corners of the world, including in Asia, Africa, and Europe. In South Asia, Nepa....

January 13, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Neighbourhood Studies , China , Nepal , Commentary , China , Nepali Congress , KP Sharma Oli , BRI , 12-Point Agreement