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Interaction with the Delegation from Kenya

On 13th November, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted an interaction with the delegation from Kenya led by Ms. Roseline K. Njogu, Principal Secretary, State Department for Diaspora Affairs. Other members of the State Department for ....

December 10, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Interaction , Africa , Kenya , India Kenya Diaspora

Polycrisis in Europe: Need for Rebuilding Resilience

Dr Shreya Sinha, Research Associate, VIF Article

The 2024 European Union parliamentary elections saw the continuation of a strong leadership, with Ursula von der Leyen as European Commission president, Kaja Kallas as EU high representative, and António Costa as European Council president. Despite ....

December 06, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Europe , Article , economy , Europe , Leadership , Security , Population , energy , Crisis

India-Indonesia Relations – A Civilizational Partnership; Ed. Vinod Anand; Pentagon Press 2024, New Delhi, ISBN 978-881-980002-7-9

Prof (Dr) Debasis Bhattacharya

As India and Indonesia have embarked into commemorating and celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, the joint publication of edited volume titled India-Indonesia Relations – A Civilizational Partnership....

December 06, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Historical and Civilisational Studies , India , Indian Ocean Region , Book Reviews , Indonesia , India Indonesia relations , Civilizational Partnership

India-Indonesia: From Tradition to Global Recognition – The Prospect of the Jamu and Ayurveda Partnership

Dr Gautam Kumar Jha Article

A new paradigm of cooperation is developing between India and Indonesia in bioresource management, innovative farming, and renewable energy, complementing traditional sectors like defence, bilateral trade, and other strategic partnerships. Notably, s....

December 05, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Traditional Medicine , Ayurvedic medicine , Indonesia India Bioresource Consortium

Interaction with the Visiting Delegation from Danish Foreign Policy Society

On December 3, 2024, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted an interaction with a delegation from the Danish Foreign Policy Society, Copenhagen, Denmark. The Danish Foreign Policy Society was formed on December 31, 1946, mainly by memb....

December 05, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Interaction , China , Indian Ocean Region , BRICS , Denmark , COP29 , Danish Foreign Policy Society

16th BRICS Summit: Key Takeaways

Ruchita Beri, Senior Fellow, VIF Commentary

The 16th BRICS summit in Kazan, Russia on 22-24 October, 2024 marks a watershed moment since the group’s evolution, as it was the first after induction of four new members, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran and the UAE. The key highlights from the Kazan summit....

December 03, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , India , Russia , modi , Putin , BRICS , Kazan Summit

Air Power for High Seas – IAF in the IOR

Wg Cdr Vikas Kalyani Article

“The indivisible sea is no longer indivisible. Air power has introduced a new factor in the control of seas.” - KM Panikkar, Indian Historian The Indian Air Force joined 19 other air forces in well-known biennial, mult....

December 02, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , Article , Indian Air Force , IOR , Air Power , SAGAR , HADR

The Quad vs AUKUS Debate: Implications for India

Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

In recent years, there has been an upsurge of minilaterals in the Indo-Pacific to bolster a more diversified regional security architecture alongside the traditional US-led alliance system. The Indo-Pacific’s strategic significance lies in its vita....

November 28, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , China , Indo-Pacific , QUAD , South China Sea , regional security architecture , PLAN , AUKUS , Minilaterals , Collective security frameworks

Botswana Elections: Beginning of a New Political Era

Dr Shambhavi Anand, Research Assistant, VIF Commentary

On 30 October, 2024, Botswana, the continent’s longest-serving democracy held its presidential elections. The contest for power was fought between the country’s ruling Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) led by President Mokgweetsi Masisi, and the op....

November 27, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Commentary , India , democracy , economy , PM Modi , Tourism , Food Security , Capacity Building , Botswana Elections

India - Indonesia Relations: A Civilisational Partnership

Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF

Indonesia and India are maritime neighbours that have strong cultural, civilisational and historical bonds. This edited volume commemorates the 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations and reviews the evolving relationship between In....

November 27, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Book Published