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Boris Johnson and the Irish Backstop: Obduracy will only Work against the British and Irish Peoples` Interests
September 16 , 2019 Gautam Sen
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Britain is in a political crisis situation. Conservative Party premier, Boris Johnson has threatened to leave the European Union (EU) without a re-negotiated deal on Britain`s withdrawal arrangements wi...

Europe, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Brexit complexities , British parliamentary concerns on Brexit , Irish factor in Brexit

Mongolia’s Buddhist Diplomacy and India’s Union of Religious and Foreign Policy
September 16 , 2019
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The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), along with Indian, Japanese, and Mongolian partners, hosted its third Samvad (which, in Hindi, means “dialogue”) conference in Ulaanbaatar over last Frida...

Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : A New India , Asia , Buddhism , buddhist diplomacy , China , Japan , military , mongolia , Myanmar , religion , Samvad , South Korea , Ulaanbaatar , vifindia

What the US-Led Naval Buildup in the Persian Gulf Tells Us!
September 13 , 2019 Rajesh Soami
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Australia has joined the United States of America (US) led maritime security mission in the Persian Gulf. It is one of the three countries to have become part of the mission, the other two being the Uni...

West Asia, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : American unilateralism , European’s role in Gulf , Persian Gulf security mission

Implementation of the Decision on the Chief of Defence Staff for Indian Armed Forces
September 13 , 2019 VIF Study Group Report
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Composition of the Study Group The long awaited decision of the government to appoint a Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) for the Indian Armed Forces has finally been taken and is a welcome move. This reform...

National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence

Tags : Govt CDS initiative , Guidelines on CDS function , MoD reforms

Institutional Vulnerability in Handling Disaster
September 13 , 2019 Dr Swati Mitra
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Abstract: The recent Mumbai floods, now Kerala, Karnataka and children dying in Muzaffarpur raises questions that is it lack of resources or preparedness or institutional vulnerability that has led to ...

National Security and Strategic Studies, Disaster Management

Tags : Dealing with calamities , Disaster management institutions

Third Samvad Conclave Unites Buddhist Leaders Across Asia in Ulaanbaatar
September 11 , 2019
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International delegates from Asia and Europe gathered in the Mongolian capital Ulaanbaatar for the third Samvad conference from 6–8 September. Organized jointly by the Vivekananda International Foundati...

Historical and Civilisational Studies

Tags : Ambassador , Asian Buddhist Conference for Peace , Buddhism and politics , Buddhism in mongolia Dalai Lama , Narendra Modi , Peaceful coexistence , Samvad III , shinzo abe , Ulaanbaatar , Vivekananda International Foundation

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The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) is a New Delhi-based think tank set up with the collaborative efforts of India's leading security experts, diplomats and philanthropists under the aegis of the Vivekananda Kendra. The VIF’s objective is to become a centre of excellence to kick start innovative ideas and thoughts that can lead to a stronger, secure and prosperous India playing its destined role in global affairs.

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