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State of the World: Emerging Trends and Way Forward - An Indian Perspective

The inaugural Vivekananda International Foundation’s (VIF) State of the World: Emerging Trends and Way Forward report offers an analytical and comprehensive analysis of global and regional developments, trends, and policy dynamics, through an Indian...

January 29 , 2025

Reflections and Roadmap: Maldives’ Journey Through 2024 and Prospects for 2025

At the outset of 2025, the archipelago nation of Maldives reflects on the previous year, which was defined by remarkable achievements, significant challenges, and pivotal transitions. Spread across 26 atolls, the country is home to a vibrant culture...

January 22 , 2025

Arctic: The New Frontier of Power Play

The Arctic region is generally defined as the area of land and water located north of the 66.5°N latitude, also known as the Arctic Circle. [1] The term "Arctic" comes from the Greek word 'arktikos,' meaning "of the bear," which refers to the Ursa...

December 23 , 2024

Opening Remarks by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF at the conference on ‘Geopolitics of Energy and Climate Change in India-EU Cooperation’ organised by the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS) and Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF) at Daniell’s Tavern,

COP 29 at Baku showed how climate change and climate action are shaping the geoeconomics and geopolitical agenda. The tensions between the developed and developing countries are increasing as the world grapples with task of mitigation and adaptation...

December 10 , 2024

Neighbourhood News Digest - 10 December 2024

Afghanistan Shaheen Criticizes US for Actions Related to Doha Agreement – Tolo News Suhail Shaheen, the head of the Political Office of the Islamic Emirate in Qatar accused the United States of violating the Doha Agreement. Shaheen stated that the...

December 10 , 2024

VIF Delegation’s Visit to Nepal

The VIF delegation led by Lt. Gen. R K Sawhney, and joined by Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (retd) and Shri Avadhesh Mathur visited Nepal between 21 September and 24 September, 2024. The visit included extensive interactions with various dignitaries and...

November 27 , 2024

VIF Delegation’s Visit to Nepal

November 19 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest - 14 November 2024

Afghanistan Taliban delegation attends Telecommunication Conference in India-The Khaama Press The Taliban’s spokesperson announced that Barat Shah Agha Nadim, head of the Afghanistan Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (ATRA), led a delegation...

November 14 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest- 15 October 2024

Afghanistan Islamic Emirate Absent From 23rd SCO Meeting-Tolo News The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting will begin tomorrow without the presence of a representative from the Islamic Emirate. Following the absence of an invitation to...

October 15 , 2024

India’s Role in The World Today

Any projection of the trajectory of India’s role in the world in the coming times demands first, an understanding of the current state of the world, and second, an awareness of the factors that are likely to influence its role. The World Today The...

September 20 , 2024