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Afghanistan and Central Asia: The Canal Conundrum
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

In 2021, the Taliban took control of Afghanistan in an attempted military takeover that overthrew the country’s officially recognised government. The Taliban encountered little resistance in retaking control of Kabul in less unusual circumstances.

September 22, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Article, Soviet Union, Taliban, UNGA, Amu Darya, Qosh Tepa Canal, Protocol 566, Uzbekistan. Turkmenistan, Trilateral meeting
Significance of Tajikistan-Turkmenistan-Uzbekistan Summit
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Introduction On a historical and unusual note, the first trilateral summit meeting between the presidents of Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan took place in Ashgabat on August 4, 2023. Serdar Berdimuhamedov of Turkmenistan, Emomali Rahmon o

August 21, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Central Asia, Commentary, regional cooperation, Taliban, Transportation, Electricity, Amu Darya, Water Dispute
शंघाई सहयोग संगठन की बदलती गतिशीलता का मूल्यांकन
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

हाल ही में भारत की अध्यक्षता में शंघाई सहयोग संगठन (SCO) का 22वां शिखर सम्मेलन वर्चुअल प्रारूप में स

July 21, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Commentary, चीन, मध्य एशिया, रूस, शंघाई सहयोग संगठन, आतंकवादी आश्रय, शिखर सम्मेलन
Swamitva Yojana: Another Crucial Instrument of Rural Empowerment in India
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

The Government of India launched the Swamitva Yojana, also known as the "Survey of Villages and Mapping with Improvised Technology in Village Areas" scheme. With the intention of giving rural property owners legal papers and facilitating the developm

July 12, 2023 Governance and Political Studies, Women empowerment, Panchayat, Drones, Positive Bharat, Survey of India, rural development, land records
Shalom Ooty: Empowering Women and Preserving Toda heritage
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

The Toda tribe is an indigenous community that lives in the Nilgiri Hills of Tamil Nadu. They are one of the regions smallest and most unique tribal groupings. The Toda have a distinct culture, language, and social structure that distinguishes them f

June 26, 2023 Historical and Civilisational Studies, Positive Bharat, Toda tribe, Shalomooty, Tribal Embroidery, Art and craft, Preservation, heritage and culture
C20 Nasmai Conclave: Exhibiting Arunachal Pradesh’s Cultural Diversity
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Introduction This year India holds the chairmanship of G20. Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, which translates as “One Earth, One Family, One Future,” is the theme of India’s G20 presidency and has a profound relationship with LiFE (Lifestyle for Envi

June 23, 2023 Historical and Civilisational Studies, Article, G20, Vivekananda Kendra, Arunachal Pradesh, Diversity, C20, Namsai Conclave, Pema Khandu, Mutual Respect, Inclusion
Decoding the Institutionalization of China’s Political Relations with Central Asia
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

China’s relations with Central Asia have primarily been shaped by evolving economic, political, and security objectives. Because of its geographic proximity, abundant natural resources, and advantageous position as a gateway to Europe and the Middl

June 22, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Central Asia, China, Article, India, US, Russia, Tajikistan, Ukrainian crisis, C+C5, Xian, Transport Corridors, CKU
Atmanirbharta in Defence: Approval of 4th Positive Indigenisation List
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

The Hindi term "Atmanirbharta" means "self-reliance" or "self-sufficiency." In the defence domain, "Atmanirbharta" refers to India's objective of becoming self-sufficient in defence capabilities, reducing reliance on other nations for defence purchas

May 26, 2023 National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence, Governance and Political Studies, Make in India, DRDO, Indigenisation, Positive Bharat, Atmanirbharta in Defence, Defence Industrial Corridors, Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA), Line Replacement Units
भारत के मध्य एशिया के साथ गहराते सम्बन्ध
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

मध्य एशियाई क्षेत्र के साथ भारत के मजबूत ऐतिहासिक और सांस्कृतिक संबंध हैं। 1947 में भारत के विभाज�

May 17, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Central Asia, Article, अफगानिस्तान, भारत-मध्य एशिया शिखर सम्मेलन, चाबहार बंदरगाह, आतंकवादी आश्रय, संयुक्त राष्ट्र विश्व खाद्य कार्यक्रम, संप्रभुता और क्षेत्रीय अखंडता
Takeaways from the First meeting of the India-Central Asia JWG on Chabahar Port
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Background The India-Central Asia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Chabahar Port had its first meeting in Mumbai on April 12–13, 2023. The Deputy Ministers and Senior Officials of the Republics of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, a

April 20, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy, Central Asia, Article, SCO, Chabahar Port, Central Asia, Iran, Afghanistan, Humanitarian Assistance, Russia-Ukraine Crisis, Shahid Behesti terminal, Trans Afghan railway
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