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VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-31 October 2024)

Defence

Indian Navy's First Training Squadron Leaves Bahrain
INS Shardul Visits Dubai
Indian Navy – Royal Navy of Oman Maritime Exercise
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November 18, 2024 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , India , Army , Defence , Africa , Terrorism , J&K , LWE , Security , Singapore , Maritime , Canada , Maoist , Bharat , Khalistan , naval , Maharashtra , SFJ , AirForce

Africa Now (1-15 October, 2024)

OVERVIEW

As the geopolitical landscape continues to evolve, the African continent is increasingly recognized for its strategic importance in global affairs. In recent past, significant developments have unfolded in Africa. This edition of....

October 22, 2024 India , China , Ivory Coast , Ethiopia , Mozambique , Africa , Eritrea , Egypt , Maritime cooperation , IMF , Italy , Sudan , Kenya , Somalia , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Nigeria , South Africa , India-Africa , Zimbabwe , Ghana , Malawi , Comoros , INS Talwar , Mauritania , European Commissioner for International Partnerships , African Union Commission , AUC , African Union Support Mission in Somalia , AUSSOM , IBSAMAR VIII , Matla-Urja Energy Conference , DUCAT Maritime , India-Algeria

Africa Now (15-30 September, 2024)

OVERVIEW

The African continent continues to experience dynamic changes, with major developments across political, economic, and social spheres. From democratic developments to critical economic reforms, African nations are navigating a ra....

October 03, 2024 US , China , Liberia , Ethiopia , Africa , Terrorism , Tunisia , Egypt , Rwanda , EU , IMF , UNGA , Sudan , Food Security , UAE , Kenya , VIF Africa Now , Mali , South Africa , Uganda , DRC , Maritime Corporation , Chad , Sierra Leone Somalia , M23 Rebel , Debt for Nature Swap , EESC , AU-ECOSOCC , African Lion 2025 , India-EU Water Partnership , Digital System Payment System , Africa Aerospace and Defence Expo , ADD Expo , INS Talwar , Climate Change.

China-Africa Cooperation Forum: An Analytical Overview

Umang Bhansali, Research Assistant, VIF Article

China hosted the Ninth Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing on September 4-6, 2024. In the Ministerial conference of the 2024 FOCAC summit, Foreign Minister, Wang Yi, stated that the summit would be ‘China’s most important home di....

October 03, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , China , Africa , modernisation , Debt , Green energy , FOCAC Summit

Africa Now (1-15 September, 2024)

OVERVIEW

The African continent witnessed significant developments over the past two weeks. The continent faces numerous challenges, including poverty, political instability, health crises, etc. The current Africa Now sequel highlights rec....

September 30, 2024 India , US , China , Africa , South Sudan , Egypt , Turkey , World Bank , Algeria , Germany , VIF Africa Now , Senegal , Chad , Central African Republic , Comoros , New Development Bank UNSC , Forum on China Africa Cooperation , India Egypt , U.S. India-Tanzania Triangular Development Partnership , India South Africa , Trusted Tour Operator Scheme , India Brazil South Africa Maritime

Africa Now (15-31 August, 2024)

OVERVIEW

Recent developments in Africa highlight significant strides in infrastructure, international diplomacy, and economic reforms. Key events include major investments by the New Development Bank, financial agreements by IMF, humanita....

September 02, 2024 India , China , Mozambique , Africa , Egypt , Libya , Rwanda , World Bank , IMF , UN Security Council , Spain , Sudan , Kenya , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Mali , Nigeria , South Africa , Guinea , Burkina Faso , FOCAC , Sahel region , Democratic Republic of Congo , Chad , Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) , 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave.

Africa Now (01-15 August, 2024)

OVERVIEW

Africa, a continent marked by diversity and complexity, is currently navigating a dynamic geopolitical landscape. Recent developments reflect both the promise and challenges that define the region. In the first half of August 202....

August 30, 2024 Mozambique , Africa , World Bank , Sudan , VIF Africa Now , Mali , African Union , Nigeria , Cameroon , Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) , Democratic Republic of Congo , Chad , South Africa Tunisia , United Nations Security Council (UNSC) , Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India (ASSOCHAM) , Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) , Africa Development Bank (AfDB) Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) , India-South Africa Relations , Tunisia's CAP-Emplois program , Divyangjan Expedition 2024.

India- Africa Defence Engagement: Towards New Avenues

Ruchita Beri, Senior Fellow, VIF Article

India and African countries have long standing ties in the defence realm. Traditionally, training and capacity building, deployment of Indian troops for United Nations Peacekeeping (UNPK) missions have been the main pillars of the India Africa defenc....

August 29, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , India , China , Rajnath Singh , Africa , Indian Navy , Narendra Modi , Maritime cooperation , Defence Exports , ITEC , Defence Security