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VIF Interaction with the visiting delegation from Iran On Interfaith Dialogue in the Historical Perspective, especially from India and Iran Point of View

On December 15, 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized an interaction with a high level delegation from Iran. The theme of the discussion was 'Interfaith Dialogue in the Historical Perspective, especially from India and I...

December 15, 2022
Tags: Conflict Avoidance , Samvad , Religions , Interfaith Dialogue
Interaction with the Visiting US delegation

On 14 December a delegation from the US Department of State interacted with VIF scholars VIF representatives, Dr Arvind Gupta (Director), Lt Gen R K Sawhney (Retd),Gp Capt Naval Jagota (Retd),Sweta Kumari(Associate Fellow), Anurag Sharma (Snr Re...

December 14, 2022
Tags: Pakistan , Anti-terrorism , Tehrik-e-Taliban
Interaction with Shri Dammu Ravi, Secretary, Economic Relations, Ministry of External Affairs

On 28th November 2022, VIF organised its 2nd Africa Expert Group meeting. Shri Dammu Ravi, Secretary Economic Relations, Ministry of External Affairs, was the key speaker at the meeting. During the meeting, Mr Ravi gave a brief overview of the c...

November 28, 2022
Tags: Africa , Economic
New Trends in Terrorism

On 25 November 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a brainstorming session on the “New Trends in Terrorism”, focussing on the lessons learned from the 2008 Mumbai Terror attacks. Under the Chatham House Ru...

November 25, 2022
Tags: Islam , IS , blockchain , 9/11 attacks , Popular Front of India , Communication strategies , Coastal Security , Dark Web
Interactive Session with Korean National Diplomatic Academy (KNDA)

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised an interactive session with a visiting delegation from the Korean National Diplomatic Academy (KNDA) on November 24, 2022. The talk focussed on the prospects of Republic of Korea-India re...

November 24, 2022
Tags: South Korea , Geopolitics
Talk on US Midterm Elections

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on “US midterm Elections 2022: Implications for India and the World” on 21 November, 2022. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, chaired the session and made welcome remarks. P...

November 21, 2022
Tags: Democrats , Republicans , midterm Elections
Singapore delegation’s visit

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 J...

November 16, 2022
Tags: Islamic State , Taliban , Counter terrorism
Gītā for Millenia, Ninth Lecture

Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised the ninth session of ‘Gītā for the Millennia’, an online talk series based on Śrīmad Bhagavad Gītā by Swāmī Mitrānanda of Chinmaya Mission on November 14, 2022. Swāmiji began the...

November 14, 2022
Tags: Bhagavad Gita , Geeta , Swami Mitrananda , Swami Chinmayananda
Talk on Indo-Indonesia Relations

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on “Global and Regional Uncertainty and the Prospects for India-Indonesia Relations” on 10 November, 2022. Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, chaired the session and gave welcome ...

November 10, 2022
Tags: ASEAN , Energy Security , G20 , India-Indonesia
Special Strategic Discussion- “Assassination attempt on Imran Khan and its Implications on India"

Vivekananda International Foundation organized a Special Strategic Discussion on the topic “Assassination attempt on Imran Khan and its Implications onIndia” on 9th November 2022. The event was attended by Shri S Gurumurthy, Chairman, VIF, ...

November 09, 2022
Tags: Imran Khan , Shehbaz Sharif , Wazirabad , Haqeeqi Azadi , Tehreek Labbaik Pakistan , Toshakhana case
Discussion on Nepal’s Domestic Developments

On 18 October 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on “Nepal’s Domestic Developments”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, gave the introductory remarks, followed by Shri Jay Nishaant's presentation. Dr Gupta st...

October 18, 2022
Tags: China , Nepal politics , Communist Party of Nepal , Madhesh people , NPR
West Asia Experts Group Meeting

The West Asia Experts Group Meeting was held on 6 October 2022 by the Vivekananda International Foundation, the discussion was focused on "Morocco’s Foreign Policy and India-Morocco Relations". The key speaker for the session was Mr. Mohamed M...

October 06, 2022
Tags: Africa , French , Arab , India-Morocco Relations , civilizational bonds
Discussion on Myanmar’s Relations with Its Neighbouring Countries

On 28 September 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation organised a discussion on “Myanmar’s Relations with Its Neighbouring Countries”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF gave the introductory remarks. Myanmar has experienced a fundame...

September 28, 2022
Tags: Myanmar , Tatmadaw , China's strategy
Gītā for the Millennia, Eighth Lecture

Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised the eighth session of ‘Gītā for the Millennia’, an online talk series based on Śrīmad Bhagavad Gītā by Swāmī Mitrananda of Chinmaya Mission on September 21, 2022. ...

September 21, 2022
Tags: dharma , Bhagavad Gita , Gita , Swami Mitrananda
Quad Plus Dialogue

The latest edition of the Quad Plus dialogue at the think tanks level was held on 20th September 2022 virtually. The topics discussed were a review of recent developments with the Quad, role of multi-lateral organisations in identifying opportun...

September 20, 2022
Tags: Quad Plus , USA , Quad Plus Dialogue , Quad members
Ease of Doing Business with DRDO - New Initiatives

On 19th September 2022, Vivekananda International Foundation and DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) held the fourth edition of the talks by eminent persons from DRDO. In this edition the speaker presenting was Shri Sangam Sinha...

September 19, 2022
Tags: DRDO , Defence industry , MSME
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