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Global Situation and Challenges Ahead in 2024

While it is difficult to predict the future, one can be reasonably sure that the forces of change unleashed in the last few years will continue to intensify and create unexpected situations. Black swan events are becoming increasingly common. In 2022

January 24, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy, Article, Israel, Pakistan, China, Russia, Iran, Taiwan, Ukraine, Korea, Hamas

स्वामी जी का कर्मयोगः कर्म का मार्गदर्शक

Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF

स्वामी विवेकानंद की 162वीं जयंती पर, हम उन्हें समस्त भारत के, खास कर युवाओं के लिए, एक महानतम प्रती�

January 19, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies, Commentary, कर्म, स्वामी जी, कर्मयोग

Swami Ji’s Karma Yoga : A Guide for Action

Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF

On the 162nd birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, we remember him as one of the greatest icons for India, especially for the youth. His birth anniversary is celebrated as the National Youth Day. He will always remain an inspiration for the uplift

January 15, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies, Commentary, Vivekananda, Karma Yoga, Duty

A New Trajectory for India-Russia Relations

Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF

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. Focusing on the relationship between India and R

January 07, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy, Russia, Article, India, BRICS, Narendra Modi, Indo-Russian relations, Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, Vladimir Putin, S. Jaishankar, Russia Ukraine, The United Nations, S-400 air defense systems

India-Russia Relations Show Resilience and Stability

Amb D.B. Venkatesh Varma, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

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 numerous reasons for both sides and also contained

January 05, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy, Russia, Commentary, Defence, Putin, BRICS, G20, EAM, Lavrov, Jaishankar, Russia-Ukraine War

What should be India’s Approach at COP 28?

Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF

The 28th meeting of Conference of Parties (COP 28) of UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) is being convened in Dubai from 30th Nov to 12 Dec 2023. The meeting is being held in the backdrop of IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report (SAR), whi

December 01, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Climate Change, Article, India, China, CBDR, climate justice, COP28, VIF Report

फिर हिंसा की मझधार में म्यांमार

Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF

पड़ोसी देश म्यांमार का गृह युद्ध 20 अक्टूबर के बाद से और भड़क गया है । देश के उत्तर, उत्तर-पश्चिम और

November 17, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Commentary, म्यांमार, म्यांमार गृह युद्ध, पीडीएफ

A talk on India’s National Security Challenges in a Turbulent World at Rashtriya Raksha University on 31 Oct 2023

Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF

External environment has become deeply uncertain. The balance of power is shifting. US centred hegemonic order has come under stress. Multilateralism is dysfunctional. Global south is asserting for its voice to be heard. Alliances and partnerships a

November 06, 2023 National Security and Strategic Studies, Article, national security, Talk, Kautilya

Russia Pitches for a Non-hegemonic, Multipolar World Order

Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF

(The following is a summary of key take aways from the 20th Annual meeting of the Valdai Discussion Club, Sochi, 02-05 Oct 2023) The Valdai Discussion Club held its 20th annual meeting in Sochi from 02-05 Oct 2023. The meeting was addressed by Pre

October 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Russia, Commentary, India, China, G20, Russia Ukraine war, BRICS Plus, multipolar world order, Valdai Club