Vivekananda International Foundation | Seeking Harmony in Diversity

On 16 November 2022, the delegation of Singapore from the Ministry of Defence visited the Vivekananda International Foundation to interact on the issues of counter-terrorism and cyber security. Ouyang Zi Qi, Counter Terrorism analyst, Tan Kian...

November 16, 2022

Tags: Counter terrorism, Islamic State, Taliban, International Relations and Diplomacy

VIF-RIAC Round Table on “Keeping Track of the Ukraine Crisis; New Phase and Progressing Strategic Implications”

Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF

The Russian International Affairs Council and Vivekananda International Foundation jointly organised an online Round Table on the Ukraine Crisis and its implications on October 13, 2022. The Round Table was jointly chaired by Dr. Andrey...

October 13, 2022

Tags: Central Asia, Counter terrorism, Russia, Ukraine Crisis, International Relations and Diplomacy

Introduction to Indian Strategic Thinking for Diplomats 2.0

Radhika Daga

On 17 February 2020, VIF held the second workshop for foreign diplomats posted in embassies based in New Delhi. It was the second time this initiative was taken to bring together diplomats from countries around the world and introduce them to...

February 17, 2020

February 19, 2020

Tags: Civilisational links, Counter terrorism, Indian Strategic Thinking, India’s foreign policy, India’s strategic approach, J&K, Radicalisation, Soft Power, Strategic affairs, Governance and Political Studies

VIF Delegation’s Visit to China

1. A five member delegation led by the VIF Director Gen N C Vij visited China from 15 to 22 Sep, 2015 at the invitation of the China Institute for International Studies (CIIS). The delegation comprised :- Gen NC Vij Lt Gen Ravi Sawhney Amb...

September 15, 2015

Tags: Counter terrorism, De-radicalization, ISIS in Afghanistan, POK, SCO, China, International Relations and Diplomacy

Quad plus Dialogue

A VIF team led by its Director, General N. C. Vij, accompanied by Lt General Ravi Sawhney and Ambassador Sanjay Singh participated in the Quad-Plus dialogue held at Denpesar, Bali, Indonesia from February 1 to 3, 2015. Other participants were...

February 1, 2015

Tags: Counter terrorism, Defence Industry Sector, Extremism Cooperation, Quad Plus Dialogue, International Relations and Diplomacy

Seminar on Perspectives from China on Af-Pak Situation and Counter Terrorism

A one day conference on Af-Pak Situation and Counter Terrorism was organised by the VIF on 29th August. Scholars and experts from China gave out their perspectives on the evolving situation in Af-Pak region and their approach to counter-...

August 29, 2012

Tags: Af-Pak Situation, Afghanistan, China’s Policy, Counter terrorism, Pakistan, Silk Road Strategy, China, International Relations and Diplomacy