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Why Djibouti and the Gulf of Aden matter for India and the Indo-Pacific

With the latest drone attacks launched by the Houthi rebels on the cargo ships transiting through the Gulf of Aden and southern Red Sea, the region in and around Djibouti has shot to global prominence once again. In response to these attacks, global...

Welcome Remarks by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director, Vivekananda International Foundation during the visit of Valdai Discussion Club delegation on 08 Jan 2024

On behalf of the Vivekananda International Foundation, I would like to welcome the distinguished delegation from Valdai Discussion Club led by Mr Andrey Bystritskiy, Chairman of the Board of the Foundation for Development and Support of the Valdai...

Multilateralism Digest: December 2023 - Issue 12

I. India in the UN India’s inputs for the Pact of the Future India reinforces the need for humanitarian assistance to Afghanistan II. Plurilateral Developments Brazil begins its G20 Presidency Brazil launches new initiative BRICS Disability Forum...

Neighborhood News Digest- 09 January 2024

Afghanistan Islamic Emirate’s PM Meets Pakistan’s Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman- Tolo News The Islamic Emirate’s Prime Minister, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, received the Pakistani delegation led by Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, the leader of Pakistan's Jamiat...

Towards a Common Understanding of the Future

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 Club experts are directly involved in ongoing...

Neighbourhood News Digest - 08 January 2024

Afghanistan Pakistan Delegation Led by Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman Arrives in Kabul-Tolo News After meeting with the Pakistani delegation headed by Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, the leader of Pakistan's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting...

A New Trajectory for India-Russia Relations

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...

Neighborhood News Digest – 05 January 2024

Afghanistan Supreme Leader Attempting to Find Way for Girls' Education: Mujahid – Tolo News Spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate said that the entire leadership is concerned about the issue and that the supreme leader, Hebatullah Akhundzada himself...

Assessing Ten Years of Belt and Road Initiative

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 seems to have doubled down on his signature...

Neighborhood News Digest- 02 January 2024

Afghanistan Afghanistan ranked among the most dangerous countries for journalists- The Khama Press Reporters Without Borders, in its latest report, has assessed Vietnam, Russia, and Afghanistan as the most dangerous countries for journalists. The...

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