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Discussion with Chairman DRDO on Self Reliance in Defence Technologies
Shashank Sharma

VIF organised a round table discussion among Dr G Satheesh Reddy, the Secretary, Department of Defence R&D and Chairman DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation), the strategic community and representatives from the private...

March 16, 2022
Tags: National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence Technologies, DRDO, Ministry of Defence, R&D, Self Reliance, Transfer of Technology, Defence
Strategic Discussion | Reviewing the Ukraine Crisis
Avantika Menon

Well over fifteen days into the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the VIF strategic discussions group convened on 15 March 2022 to review the ongoing developments and to deliberate on the future trajectories of the evolving geopolitical situation....

March 15, 2022
Tags: Central Asia, Chinese involvement, Ukraine, Russia, International Relations and Diplomacy
Vimarsh on Russia-Ukraine Crisis
Varuna Shankar

On 14 March, 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a Vimarsh on the “Russia-Ukraine Crisis”. The session encompassed a series of introductory remarks by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, and a talk on the stated theme by...

March 14, 2022
Tags: Black Sea, India, PM Modi, President Putin, Russia-Ukraine Crisis, Russian Federation, Ukraine, Russia, International Relations and Diplomacy
Strategic Discussion| Global and Regional Implications of the Ukraine Crisis
Avantika Menon

The VIF convened a timely, two-part virtual strategic discussion on 24 February 2022 with a follow-up session on 3 March 2022 in the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The discussion was focussed on assessing the Global and Regional...

February 24, 2022
March 3, 2022
Tags: NATO, Russia, Ukrain, Ukraine Crisis, International Relations and Diplomacy
The African Continental Free Trade Area and Opportunities for India
Samir Bhattacharya

On 23rd February 2022, the Vivekananda Foundation organised a lecture on "The African Continental Free Trade Area and Opportunities for India". The Continental Free Trade Agreement (CFTA) is a critical African project to accelerate the...

February 23, 2022
Tags: African Continental, African globalisation, Free Trade Area, Africa, International Relations and Diplomacy
Report on the Virtual Book Discussion “The Janajatis of Nepal”
Anushka Saraswat

On 21st February 2022 Vivekananda International Foundation organised a virtual book discussion on “The Janajatis of Nepal” authored by Professor Hari Bansh Jha. The welcome address was delivered Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, Vivekananda...

February 21, 2022
Tags: Economic, Janajatis, Nepal, Technical Studies, Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies
Quad Plus Dialogue
Avantika Menon

The latest iteration of the long standing Quad Plus Dialogue was hosted virtually by the Vivekananda International Foundation on 14 February 2022. Participating think-tanks representing the other Quad partners included the Heritage Foundation,...

February 14, 2022
Tags: Japan, QUAD, Quad Plus Dialogue, Ukraine Crisis, International Relations and Diplomacy
VIF-JINF Webinar on Strategic Outlook for Indo-Pacific in 2022
Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF

The Vivekananda International Foundation organized a joint webinar with the Japan Institute of National Fundamentals (JINF) on 10 February 2022 on Strategic Outlook for Indo-Pacific in 2022. After initial remarks by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director...

February 10, 2022
Tags: ASEAN, China, CPEC, Indo Pacific, Japan, Quad Plus, Strategic Outlook, Ukraine standoff, International Relations and Diplomacy
Vimarsh on the Earth Sciences & their Importance for the Nation's Well-being - Dr. Shailesh Nayak
Khushmita Dhabhai

On the ninth of February, 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a Vimarsh on the “Earth Sciences and their Importance for the Nation's Well-being”. The session encompassed a series of introductory remarks by Dr Arvind...

February 9, 2022
Tags: National Security and Strategic Studies, Climate Change, Cyclones, Earth Sciences, Earthquakes, Tsunamis, Energy Security, Disaster Management
Briefing by RIAC for VIF Experts on the Developments in Ukraine
Avantika Menon

The Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC) organized a briefing for experts at the Vivekananda International Foundation on the recent developments in Russia-West Relations and the escalating situation in and around Ukraine. The welcoming...

February 4, 2022
Tags: Russia, Ukraine, Russia, International Relations and Diplomacy
50 Years of Bangladesh and its Evolving Ties with India
Anushka Saraswat

On 31st January 2022, Vivekananda International Foundation organised a talk on "50 years of Bangladesh and its Evolving Ties with India". 2021 marked the Golden Jubilee of the Liberation War and 50 years of India-Bangladesh ties. It also marked...

January 31, 2022
Tags: 50 years of Bangladesh, Bangladesh Economy, India-Bangladesh Relations, Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh, Neighbourhood Studies
VIF-CNAS Webinar on Space and Biotech
Avantika Menon

The VIF in collaboration with the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) of the U.S., has initiated a series of discussions on the potential for collaboration between the US and India on New and Emerging Technologies: Artificial Intelligence...

January 28, 2022
Tags: 5G, 6G, Biotech, Quantum Technologies, Space, International Relations and Diplomacy
India’s Engagement with Human Rights
Anushka Saraswat

The Vivekananda International Foundation hosted a discussion on India’s Engagement with Human Rights on 27th January 2022. In 2021, India got elected to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the second term (2022-24) to strengthen its...

January 27, 2022
Tags: Human Rights, Human Rights Council, India, UN, International Relations and Diplomacy
Sri Lanka Integrated Country Strategy
Anushka Saraswat

On 27th January 2022, Vivekananda International Foundation organised a discussion on Integrated Country Strategy: From Sri Lanka Diplomatic Missions in India (2021/2023). In the last few months, India-Sri Lanka Relations have seen significant...

January 27, 2022
Tags: COVID-19 pandemic, India-Sri Lanka relations, Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies
Routes of Exchange, Roots of Connectivity-The Archaeology of Ancient India’s Trade Networks by Dr. Marike van Aerde
Rishika Dhumal

On 19th January 2022 Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted Dr. Marike van Aerde for a talk on ancient trade connectivity and the integral role played by the Indian Subcontinent in these exchanges. The Director, Dr. Arvind Gupta’s...

January 19, 2022
Tags: Buddhism, East Africa, Indian Ocean Trade, Indian Subcontinent, Trade networks, Historical and Civilisational Studies
Vimarsh on Strategic Developments in the Indo-Pacific
Aman Kumar

On 17th January, 2021 the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), hosted Ambassador Anil Wadhwa, a retired diplomat and Distinguished Fellow at the VIF, to deliver a talk on the “Strategic Developments in the Indo-Pacific” as a part of its...

January 17, 2022
Tags: China, Indian foreign policy, Indo-Pacific, International Relations and Diplomacy
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