Vivekananda International Foundation | Seeking Harmony in Diversity

The VIF in collaboration with the Center for a New American Security (CNAS) of the U.S., has initiated a series of discussions on the potential for collaboration between the US and India on New and Emerging Technologies: Artificial Intelligence...

January 28, 2022

International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: 5G, 6G, Biotech, Quantum Technologies, Space

India’s Engagement with Human Rights

Anushka Saraswat

The Vivekananda International Foundation hosted a discussion on India’s Engagement with Human Rights on 27th January 2022. In 2021, India got elected to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for the second term (2022-24) to strengthen its...

January 27, 2022

International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Human Rights, Human Rights Council, India, UN

Sri Lanka Integrated Country Strategy

Anushka Saraswat

On 27th January 2022, Vivekananda International Foundation organised a discussion on Integrated Country Strategy: From Sri Lanka Diplomatic Missions in India (2021/2023). In the last few months, India-Sri Lanka Relations have seen significant...

January 27, 2022

Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies
Tags: COVID-19 pandemic, India-Sri Lanka relations

Routes of Exchange, Roots of Connectivity-The Archaeology of Ancient India’s Trade Networks by Dr. Marike van Aerde

Rishika Dhumal

On 19th January 2022 Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted Dr. Marike van Aerde for a talk on ancient trade connectivity and the integral role played by the Indian Subcontinent in these exchanges. The Director, Dr. Arvind Gupta’s...

January 19, 2022

Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: Buddhism, East Africa, Indian Ocean Trade, Indian Subcontinent, Trade networks

Vimarsh on Strategic Developments in the Indo-Pacific

Aman Kumar

On 17th January, 2021 the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF), hosted Ambassador Anil Wadhwa, a retired diplomat and Distinguished Fellow at the VIF, to deliver a talk on the “Strategic Developments in the Indo-Pacific” as a part of its...

January 17, 2022

Indo-Pacific, International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: China, Indian foreign policy

VIF-Sichuan University Dialogue

Aakriti Vinayak

Amruta Karambelkar

Kota Mallikarjuna Gupta

On 13 January 2022, VIF held a virtual interaction with scholars from Sichuan University. The speakers were Amb. Anil Wadhwa (retd), Amb Gautam Mukhopadhaya (retd) and Mr. Pranav Kumar from the Indian side. Prof. Liu Siwei, Prof. Zhang Li, Prof...

January 13, 2022

Indo-Pacific, International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Chinese delegation, Sichuan University

Brainstorming Session on Strategic & Economic Outlook for 2022

Prerna Gandhi, Associate Fellow, VIF

The Vivekananda International Foundation organized an online brainstorming session on Strategic and Economic Outlook for 2022 on 10 January 2022. It saw participation from Dr. Arvind Gupta, Dr. Anantha Nageswaran, Dr. C Rajamohan, Lt Gen Ravi...

January 10, 2022

International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: 2022, ASEAN, Covid wave, Economic Outlook, GDP, Strategic Outlook

‘Gītā for the Millennia’ by Swami Mitrananda

Rohith Krishna

On 6th January 2022, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted ‘Gītā for the Millennia’; an online talk series based on Śrīmad Bhagavad Gītā by Swami Mitrananda, Chinmaya Mission. In his introductory remarks during the event, Dr. Arvind...

January 6, 2022

Historical and Civilisational Studies
Tags: achutam, Bhagavad Gita, Chinmaya Mission, Gita, Śrīmad Bhagavad Gītā, Swami Mitrananda, Upanisads, Vedas

Talk on "Recent Visit of Foreign Secretary to Myanmar and India-Myanmar Relations"

Dr Cchavi Vasisht

On 04 January 2022, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on "Recent Visit of Foreign Secretary to Myanmar and India-Myanmar Relations”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, gave the introductory remarks followed by Amb...

January 4, 2022

Myanmar, Neighbourhood Studies
Tags: Myanmar military, National Unity Government

Release of the Interim Report of the VIF Task Force on ‘India’s Energy Transition in a Carbon-Constrained World: The Role of Nuclear Power’ by Gurumurthy Ji, Chairman, VIF

Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

Shri Gurumurthy Ji, Chairman VIF made a virtual release of the Interim Report of the VIF Task Force on “India’s Energy Transition in a Carbon-Constrained World: The Role of Nuclear Power” at a function hosted by the Vivekananda International...

January 4, 2022

National Security and Strategic Studies
Tags: Climate Change, India’s energy security, Nucler power

Vimarsh - Book Discussion on “The Kashmir Conundrum: The Quest for Peace in a Troubled Land”

Thejus Gireesh

The Vivekananda International Foundation organised a Vimarsh dialogue in the shape of a book discussion on “The Kashmir Conundrum: The Quest for Peace in a Troubled Land,” authored by General NC Vij, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, on the 27th of December...

December 27, 2021

National Security and Strategic Studies, Jammu & Kashmir
Tags: Article 35A, Article 370, Counter Insurgency, Jammu and Kashmir, Kashmir Conundrum

A Report on Visit to Uzbekistan as International Election Observer and Discussions with Uzbek Think Tanks

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Uzbekistan held its Sixth Presidential Elections on October 24, 2021, where the author had participated as an International Observer from India. During the visit to Uzbekistan, one also had an opportunity to have a discussion with Uzbek Think...

November 24, 2021

Central Asia, International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Afghanistan, Connectivity, India-Uzbekistan bilateral relations, SCO, Uzbekistan

Strategic Leadership and Perspective Planning Workshop by VIF, Army War College and IIM, Indore

Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF

The VIF in collaboration with Army War College/Army Training Command and IIM Indore organised a "Strategic Leadership and Perspective Planning" capsule for three days from 24 to 26 November 2021 at the VIF in physical mode. There were 16 to 18...

November 24, 2021

November 26, 2021

National Security and Strategic Studies, Defence
Tags: Army, military, NITI Aayog, Strategic Leadership

Climate Change and India’s Energy Choices

Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF

On 22nd November, Vivekananda International Foundation organized a Vimarsh on ‘Climate Change and India’s Energy Choices’ by Ambassador Dinkar Srivastava, IFS (Retd)- Former Ambassador of Iran, Czech Republic and Libya & Distinguished...

November 11, 2021

National Security and Strategic Studies, Climate Change
Tags: COP26, energy choices, Glasgow Conference, IEA report, renewable energy

VIF Interactive Session with Sunil Bahadur Thapa and Bishow Parajuli

Dr Cchavi Vasisht

Dr Rishi Gupta

The Vivekananda International Foundation organized an interactive session with Shri Sunil Bahadur Thapa, Joint General Secretary, Nepali Congress, and Member of Constituent Assembly on 08 November 2021. Shri Thapa was joined by Brishaw Parajuli...

November 8, 2021

Nepal, Neighbourhood Studies
Tags: Nepali Congress, United Nations

Book Discussion on "Harnessing the Trade Winds: The Story of the Centuries‐Old Indian Trade with East Africa, using the Monsoon Winds" a book authored by Blanche Rocha D'souza

Thejus Gireesh

The Vivekananda International Foundation organised a Virtual Book discussion on "Harnessing the Trade Winds: The Story of the Centuries‐Old Indian Trade with East Africa, using the Monsoon Winds" authored by Blanche Rocha D’souza on the 08th of...

November 8, 2021

International Relations and Diplomacy
Tags: Africa, India- Africa ties, Trade Winds