On January 2, 2025, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted a discussion on Professor Daya Thussu’s book, Changing Geopolitics of Global Communication. The session began with opening remarks by Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director of VIF, followed by an overview of the book by Professor Thussu. Amb. Venkatesh Varma and Prof. Sujit Dutta contributed as discussants, exploring themes such as the transformation of global communication infrastructure, the weaponization of cyberspace, and the role of digital platforms in development.

On November 27, 2024 the Vivekananda International Foundation in collaboration with the Habibi Center, hosted a commemorative Indonesia joint seminar, celebrating 75 years of diplomatic relations between India and Indonesia. The seminar served as a platform for dialogue, collaboration, and reflection on the shared history, evolving partnerships, and future aspirations of the two nations. Esteemed delegates, scholars, and representatives from both countries participated in the discussions, included; Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF; Dr.

As India and Indonesia have embarked into commemorating and celebrating the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations, the joint publication of edited volume titled India-Indonesia Relations – A Civilizational Partnership by the Vivekananda International Foundation (India) and Habibie Centre (Indonesia) is not only timely and informative but also immensely valuable collection of analysis under one platform, which entail the unique relations that the two countries have been nurturing for the last two millennia.

Indonesia and India are maritime neighbours that have strong cultural, civilisational and historical bonds. This edited volume commemorates the 75th anniversary of establishment of diplomatic relations and reviews the evolving relationship between India and Indonesia along many facets of bilateral, regional and global interfaces. These relationships have been built on the basis of ‘Bandung Sprit’ which have Das Sila or ten principles (as opposed to five principles of Panchsheel) as underlying principles for peace, stability, security and prosperity.