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Persecution of Hindus in Bangladesh
Amb Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF Article

(Given below is the transcript of the presentation made by Sh. Satish Chandra Vice Chairman, VIF during the event held on the subject at the VIF on 24 Feb 2025) I am very glad that the Vivekananda International Foundation has organized an e....

February 25, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , Bangladesh , East Pakistan , Sheikh Hasina , Ethnic Cleansing , hindus , Calcutta killings , Nehru Liaquat Ali pact
Afghanistan in 2024: A Year of Diplomacy, Economic Challenges, and Humanitarian Crises under Taliban 2.0
Dr Angana Kotokey, Research Associate, VIF Article

Since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan in August 2021, the country has found itself at the centre of complex geopolitical dynamics. The Taliban's resurgence as Afghanistan's ruling regime is marked by a mix of isolationism and selective engage....

February 20, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Article , economy , Afghanistan , Diplomacy , Humanitarian Crisis , 2024
Escalating Tensions: The Ongoing Conflict in Kurram
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

Kurram, a strategically located district in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province of Pakistan, has garnered significant media attention in recent months, though unfortunately, not for the right reasons. The year 2024 remained yet another violent year for t....

February 14, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Article , Pakistan , FATA , Geopolitics , TTP , Shia , Sunni , Jirga , Kurram , Land Dispute , Regional Proxy War , Sectarian Conflict , Afghanistan.
Nepal in 2024: Political Instability, Geopolitical Contest, and Economic Growth
Dr Rishi Gupta Article

The year 2024 was marred by political instability in Nepal, which has remained constant in Kathmandu’s politics in the past seven decades. However, the dawn of democracy in 2008 generated hopes towards a stable political environment, but that has n....

January 31, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Article , Nepal , Nepal politics , Nepal Economy , Nepal-China , Nepal-India
Some Challenges for Indian Diplomacy
Rajesh Singh Commentary

India’s diplomatic skills will be tested in considerable measure this new year, in the neighbourhood and far, as well. The test gains even greater importance because it has consequences for the country’s security as well. While Prime Minister Nar....

January 22, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Commentary , Afghanistan , Nepali Congress , Taliban , Sheikh Hasina , Mohamed Muizzu
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
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
Interaction with Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd

On January 13, 2025, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised an interaction with a visiting scholar Dr. Miemie Winn Byrd of Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies. The interaction was to obtain a brief on the current situation in Myanm....

January 17, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Interaction , China , Indo-Pacific , Myanmar , EAOs , International diaspora
Myanmar's Evolving Landscape: Annual Review 2024 and Policy Prescriptions for 2025
Dr Cchavi Vasisht Article

The ongoing conflict in Myanmar is becoming increasingly complex, with concerns that it may 'risk becoming a forgotten crisis’ warned Julie Bishop, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Myanmar. The successes by the Three Brotherhood Allian....

January 17, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Article , ASEAN , EAOs , Civil war , NUG , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , FRM
Correcting the Indian Media Narrative on Nepal’s Pro-China Posture
Dr Sudan Kumar Oli Commentary

Nepal is a sovereign country, and promoting and expanding its foreign relations fall under its sole rights. However, such extensions and promotions should not harm its immediate neighbours, India and China. Nepal must be aware of its red lines, and i....

January 16, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , India , China , Nepal , BRI , KP Oli
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