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Webinar on Post-Election India and Sri Lanka: Implications on Bilateral Relations and the Foreign Policy Front

On 15 October, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) jointly with Pathfinder Foundation (PF), Sri Lanka organized a virtual webinar on “Post-Election India and Sri Lanka: Implications on Bilateral Relations and the Foreign Policy Fron...

October 15, 2024
Tags: Neighbourhood Studies , Sri Lanka , India , foreign policy , regional cooperation , economy , Sri Lanka , election
VIF Delegation’s Visit to Nepal

The VIF delegation led by Lt. Gen. R K Sawhney, and joined by Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (retd) and Shri Avadhesh Mathur visited Nepal between 21 September and 24 September, 2024. The visit included extensive interactions with various dignitaries...

September 21, 2024
Tags: Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , democracy , Climate Change , Smart Cities , Bilateral ties , Cooperation , Connectivity , Waste Management , expression , workforce , rising power , municipalities.
Discussion on the Developing Situation in Bangladesh

On 13 September, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a discussion on the “Developing Situations in Bangladesh.” Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, delivered the opening remarks, followed by brief observations from Amb Veena ...

September 13, 2024
Tags: Neighbourhood Studies , Sri Lanka , Bangladesh , Sheikh Hasina , Coup in Bangladesh , Current Situation in Bangladesh
Discussion on the Recent Upheavals in Bangladesh and Its Repercussions

On 05 August, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a discussion on the “Recent Upheavals in Bangladesh and Its Repercussions”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, delivered the opening remarks, followed by brief observations f...

August 05, 2024
Tags: Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Bangladesh , Sheikh Hasina , Bangladesh Protests , Muhammad Yunus , Gen Z protests
Interaction with the Joint Secretary of MEA, J.P Singh

On 01 August, the Joint Secretary of Ministry of External Affairs, J.P Singh visited the Vivekananda International Foundation to brief on the Third Doha Meeting on Afghanistan which took place at Doha. The meeting was attended by Dr. Arvind Gupt...

August 01, 2024
Tags: Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Afghanistan , MEA , Taliban , Third Doha Meeting
Kecak Workshop: Balinese Dance Composition inspired by "the burning of Lanka" from the Ramayana epic

On 05 July 2024, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) along with the Indonesian Embassy organised the Kecak Workshop to commemorate 75 years of strong and enduring relationship between India and Indonesia. The bilateral relations have ...

July 05, 2024
Tags: Neighbourhood Studies , Kecak Workshop , Ramayana epic , Balinese Dance , I Wayan Dibia , India Indonesia relations , GEOKS Dance Troupe
Pakistan Study Group Report - June 2024

A meeting of the Pakistan Study Group (PSG) was held in hybrid mode on 20 June 2024. The main items on the agenda were the developments in Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan’s Federal Budget-2024-25, Shehbaz Sharif’s visit to China and the witherin...

June 20, 2024
Tags: Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , CPEC , Jammu and Kashmir , Shehbaz Sharif
Interaction with Delegation from the UNAMA

On 19 April, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) delegation led by Ms Roza Otunbayeva, the Special Representative of the Secretary-General (SRSG) for Afghanistan and Head of the UNAMA visited the Vivekananda Internation...

April 19, 2024
Tags: Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Afghanistan , Taliban , UNAMA
Book Discussion on Bangladesh on a New Journey: Moving beyond the Regional Identity

On 08 April, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a discussion on the book titled, “Bangladesh on a New Journey: Moving beyond the Regional Identity" edited by Prof. Sreeradha Datta and published by Bloomsbury in January 20...

April 08, 2024
Tags: Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Bangladesh , Bangladesh Economy
Pakistan Elections and its fallout

A meeting of the Pakistan Study Group (PSG) was held in hybrid mode on 14 February 2024. The main items on the agenda were—the Results of the Pakistan Elections, Government formation after the Elections and the Probabilities of Coalition betwe...

February 11, 2024
Tags: Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Pakistan Army , Imran Khan , Pakistan Elections , Pakistan Study Group , Muttahida Qaumi Movement
Talk by Hon’ble Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Dr. Hasan Mahmud M.P. on Bangladesh-India Relations in the last Decade

On 8 February, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a special talk by Hon’ble Foreign Minister of Bangladesh, H.E. Dr. Hasan Mahmud M.P. on "Bangladesh-India Relations in the last Decade". The Foreign Minister was joined by the...

February 08, 2024
Tags: Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Foreign Minister , Bangladesh
Roundtable Discussion on Ongoing Crisis in Myanmar and Implications for India

On 21 December, the Vivekananda International Foundation organised a Round Table Discussion on the “Ongoing Crisis in Myanmar and Implications for India”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF delivered the opening remarks, followed by brief present...

December 21, 2023
Tags: Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Tatmadaw , Implications for India , Myanmar Crisis
Interaction with Visiting Delegation of Political Leaders from Nepal

On 12 December 2023, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised an interaction with a ten member visiting delegation of political leaders from Nepal. Dr. Arvind Gupta, the Director VIF, gave the introductory remarks, followed by th...

December 12, 2023
Tags: Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , BIMSTEC , BBIN , Nepali Congress , SAARC
Roundtable Discussion on Indo-Indonesian Geopolitics: Navigating Growth amidst Global Challenges

On 11 December, the VIF in collaboration with Habibie Centre, Indonesia organised a RoundTable Discussion (RTD) on "Indo-Indonesian Geopolitics: Navigating Growth Amidst Global Challenges". Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, welcomed the speakers an...

December 11, 2023
Tags: Neighbourhood Studies , China , ASEAN , Indonesia , Amrit Kaal , Vasudev kutumbakam
Discussion on Outcomes of PM Dahal’s Visit and Developing Indo-Nepalese Relationship

On 19 July 2023, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on “Outcomes of PM Dahal’s Visit and Developing Indo-Nepalese Relationship”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, gave the introductory remarks, followed by present...

July 19, 2023
Tags: Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , India , PM Dahal Visit , Gautam Buddha International Airport
Interaction with Prof (Dr) Istiaq Ahmed

On 08 June 2023, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised an interaction with Prof (Dr) Ishtiaq Ahmed from Stockholm University. Prof Ahmed is a Swedish political scientist of Pakistani origin and a renowned author of books like ...

June 08, 2023
Tags: Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Punjab , Mahatma Gandhi , Stockholm University , Pakistani origin , Jinnah
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