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Interaction with Prof. Vijay Kant Karna, Tribhuvan University, Kathmandu, on ‘Indo-Nepal Relations under the New Government in Nepal’

An interaction on India-Nepal relations and future prospects was held at the VIF on 27 March, 2018, with Prof. Vijay Kant Karna as the lead speaker. The session began with opening remarks by Mr. Sahay who complemented the people of Nepal, the politi....

April 06, 2018 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Interaction , Indo-Nepal relations , Communist Party of Nepal , Chinese investments
Sale of Chinese Advanced Tracking System to Pakistan: Impact and Implications
Lt Gen (Dr) V K Saxena (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, VSM

According to a statement by Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) reported in the South China Morning Post (SCPM) on 22 March 18, China has provided Pakistan a highly advanced Optical Tracking and Measurement System which will be a boon to its missile ....

April 04, 2018 National Security and Strategic Studies , Defence , Chinese tracking system , Pakistan’s missiles , Ballistic Missile Defence for India
तापी पाइपलाइन: अर्थ बनाम राजनीति
Tilak Devasher, Consultant, VIF

फ़रवरी 2018 में तुर्कमेनिस्तान, अफ़ग़ानिस्तान , पाकिस्तान और भारत के शीर्ष नेतृत्व ने 1700 किमी की तुर्�....

April 03, 2018 Economic Studies , Tapi Pipeline , तापी पाइपलाइन , ऊर्जा अर्थव्यवस्था , Economics , Politics
Commentary: China’s Maritime Infrastructure Projects in the Indian Ocean: Lend and Lease Agreements
Dr Vijay Sakhuja Commentary

Economic corridors, connectivity and port projects, and strategic access arrangements in the Indian Ocean Region resonate in the contemporary oration. Further, China’s 21st Century Maritime Silk Road (MSR), under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI),....

April 03, 2018 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Commentary , China’s maritime lease , China in Indian Ocean
The Future of Batteries belongs to China
Aayush Mohanty

China’s rapid climb to become the second largest economy in the world in a span of 40 years has also meant that it is now the world’s largest carbon emitter. The air pollution has been so severe that in 2015, a research paper indicated that it ha....

April 03, 2018 Technological and Scientific Studies , Electric Vehicles , Cobalt , Lithium-ion batteries
Brainstorming Session on ‘India-Bhutan Relations and the Chinese Factor’

A brainstorming session on ‘India-Bhutan Relations and the Chinese Factor’ was conducted on 19 March, 2018. Director VIF, Dr. Arvind Gupta, delivered the opening remarks and laid out the context of India-Bhutan situation in the light of the Chine....

April 02, 2018 Neighbourhood Studies , Bhutan , Interaction , BBIN , Doklam Crisis , India-Bhutan Relations , Chinese Factor , Hydro-electric Power Projects , Border Areas
Address by H.E. Mr. Sameh Shoukry, Foreign Minister, the Arab Republic of Egypt, on ‘Regional Developments and Prospects of India- Egypt Relations

On the side lines of his recently concluded visit to India, H.E. Sameh Shoukry, Foreign Minister of the Arab Republic of Egypt, addressed a wide galaxy of foreign and security policy experts, including representatives from the government’s agencies....

April 02, 2018 Interaction , Syrian conflict , Middle East , India- Egypt Relations , Arab Republic of Egypt , Non-Aligned Movement
Reflections on the Defence Budget 2018-19
G. Mohan Kumar

The general features of the Defence Budget for 2018-19 are not different from those of the past. With a total outlay of Rs 4,04,365 cr, including Rs 1,08,853 cr towards pension liabilities, the defence outlay is 16.6 percent of the budgeted central g....

April 02, 2018 National Security and Strategic Studies , Defence , national security , Defence budget , military modernisation , defence financing , Strategic Studies , Defence
Interaction with India-Japan Friendship Exchange Council (FEC) Delegation from Tokyo, Japan

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a distinguished delegation from India-Japan Friendship Exchange Council (FEC) from Tokyo during their 11th visit to India. The delegation was led by Mr Kenichi Watanabe, Vice Chairman of FEC, Seni....

March 28, 2018 International Relations and Diplomacy , Interaction , Japan-China Detente , Asia-Pacific , North Korean Belligerence , Trans-Pacific Partnership
Commentary: Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Press the Reset Button
Dr Rashmini Koparkar Commentary

President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan has recently paid a two day State Visit to Dushanbe. His first tour of Tajikistan since coming to power reflects the improving relationship between the two neighboring republics. It also underlines Mirziyoye....

March 28, 2018 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , Uzbekistan-Tajikistan relations , President Mirziyoyev’s visit to Dushanbe
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