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Towards a Common Understanding of the Future
January 8 , 2024 Dr Andrey Bystritskiy
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One of the most discussed topics in Russian society is the current and future state of Russian-Indian relations, and their impact on the state of affairs in the modern world. Clearly, Valdai Discussion ...

Russia, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : India , Indo-Russian relations , Russia Ukraine , Russian Federation , S. Jaishankar , Shanghai Cooperation Organisation , The United Nations , Vladimir Putin

A New Trajectory for India-Russia Relations
January 7 , 2024 Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF
Article Views: 2146
In his column, Arvind Gupta, Director of the Vivekananda International Foundation, focuses on India-Russia relations, noting the strength and resilience of these ties amidst geopolitical turbulence. Foc...

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Tags : BRICS , India , Indo-Russian relations , Narendra Modi , Russia Ukraine , S-400 air defense systems , S. Jaishankar , Shanghai Cooperation Organisation , The United Nations , Vladimir Putin

India-Russia Relations Show Resilience and Stability
January 5 , 2024 Amb D.B. Venkatesh Varma, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF
Commentary Views: 1907
The year 2023 ended on high note for India-Russia relations with the successful visit of External Affairs Minister Dr S. Jaishankar. The five-day visit to Moscow and St Petersburg was significant for nu...

Russia, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : BRICS , Defence , EAM , G20 , Jaishankar , Lavrov , Putin , Russia-Ukraine War

Eurasia: Reflections on 2023 and Outlook for 2024
January 5 , 2024 Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF
Article Views: 2386
Introduction
In recent years, the world has experienced significant geopolitical turmoil. While the major powers have been embroiled in serious conflicts, small countries with close ties to these powers have been equally affected.

Central Asia, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : Armenia , Azerbaijan , C5+1 Summit , EAEU , Iran , Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Deal , Middle Corridor , Military cooperation , Qosh Tepa Canal , regional cooperation , SCO summit , Ukraine Conflict

Assessing Ten Years of Belt and Road Initiative
January 4 , 2024 Commodore Gopal Suri
Podcast Views: 2199
With China's economy growing at a significantly slower pace than it was a decade ago, Beijing's willingness and ability to continue pouring money into the BRI has been a matter of speculation. But Xi se...

China, International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : 3rd Belt and Road Forum , Belt and Road Initiative , CPEC , EU , Indebtedness , India , South Asia , US , Xi Jinping

Japan Abandons its Three Basic Principles on Arms Exports
January 4 , 2024 Prof Rajaram Panda
Article Views: 1922
In response to the increase in the region’s geopolitical stress, Japan’s vulnerability has increased manifold. This has compelled the administration of Fumio Kishida to make some drastic change in the c...

International Relations and Diplomacy

Tags : collective self-defence , missile launches , NATO , peace clause in Jaoanese Constitution , South China Sea , Taiwan Strait , Three Basic Principles , Ukraine Crisis , weapons exports

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