Vivekananda International Foundation | Seeking Harmony in Diversity

Discussion on ‘Socio-Economic Solutions to the Maoist Problem'

On 31 July 2017, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a round table discussion on the Maoist Problem in India, focusing especially on its socio-economic dynamics. The panel assembled for the deliberations included policy...

July 31, 2017

Tags: National Security and Strategic Studies, chhattisgarh, Local insurgency, LWE, Maoist Problem, Leftwing Extremism

Vimarsha on Naxalite Movement in Chhattisgarh: A talk by Shri Shekhar Dutt, former Governor of Chhattisgarh

Hon’ble Shekhar Dutt, former Governor of Chhattisgarh, gave a talk on ‘Naxalite Movement in Chhattisgarh & the Challenges of Governance’ under the Vimarsha lecture series, held on 21 January 2015 at the VIF. Ahead of his talk, Shri Dutt...

January 21, 2015

Tags: National Security and Strategic Studies, chhattisgarh, Naxalism, Naxalite Movement

Launch of Red Revolution 2020 and Beyond: Strategic Challenges to Resolve Naxalism

Red Revolution 2020 and Beyond: Strategic Challenges to Resolve Naxalism authored by Lt Gen V K Ahluwalia, Army Commander, Central Command, was launched at a release function at the Vivekananda International Foundation on August 19, 2013. The...

August 19, 2013

Tags: National Security and Strategic Studies, chhattisgarh, LWE, Naxalism, Leftwing Extremism

Strategic and Tactical Response to Left Extremism: Problems & Possibilities

“We should not fall into the false perception that the Maoists today have deviated from the original ideology of Mao and have become hoodlums and extortionists, but should realise that they have moved closer to the original thought and strategy...

May 29, 2010

Tags: National Security and Strategic Studies, chhattisgarh, ideology of Mao, LWE, Leftwing Extremism