Vivekananda International Foundation | Seeking Harmony in Diversity

Some Challenges for Indian Diplomacy

India’s diplomatic skills will be tested in considerable measure this new year, in the neighbourhood and far, as well. The test gains even greater importance because it has consequences for the country’s security as well. While Prime Minister...

January 22 , 2025

Decoding China’s BRI Agreement with Nepal

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China is its global endeavour that aims at promoting connectivity through the development of infrastructure facilities in different corners of the world, including in Asia, Africa, and Europe. In South Asia,...

January 13 , 2025

Political Instability Resurfaces Again in Nepal

Nepal, nestled between the two biggest Asian economies—India and China—is again witnessing political uncertainties. The ruling Left Alliance is on the brink of collapse following the withdrawal of support from the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified...

July 10 , 2024

Roundtable Discussion on Current Developments in Nepal and Implications for India

On 15 March 2024, the Vivekananda International Foundation organised a round table discussion on the "Current Developments in Nepal and Implications for India''. Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, delivered the opening remarks, followed by brief...

April 10 , 2024

Recent Political Developments in Nepal: What next?

On March 4, Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Prime Minister and the leader of the Communist Party of Nepal-Maoist Centre (CPN-MC) stunned the nation by severing a 15-month-long alliance with Nepali Congress and forging a coalition with the left parties,...

April 2 , 2024

Neighborhood News Digest- 20 February 2024

Afghanistan Second Doha Meeting on Afghanistan Ends in Qatar- Tolo News The second Doha meeting on Afghanistan ended with a press briefing of the UN Secretary-General on Monday. In the press conference, Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said that...

February 20 , 2024

Interaction with Visiting Delegation of Political Leaders from Nepal

On 12 December 2023, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised an interaction with a ten member visiting delegation of political leaders from Nepal. Dr. Arvind Gupta, the Director VIF, gave the introductory remarks, followed by the...

December 21 , 2023

Neighbourhood News digest - 03 May 2023

Afghanistan Afghanistan’s women and Taliban vie for spotlight at top UN Doha meet – Independent Hundreds of Afghan women have taken part in protests to criticise what they see as an intentional decision to sideline them from a key UN meeting in...

May 3 , 2023

Neighborhood News Digest – 27 March 2023

Afghanistan Kabul rejects Washington’s claim over IS strength in Afghanistan – The Statesman The Taliban-led caretaker government in Afghanistan has dismissed Washington’s claim over the alleged stronger presence of Daesh or Islamic State (IS) in...

March 27 , 2023

Post-election turmoil within Nepalese politics

Nepal politics never has a dull moment. From elections to government formation to maintaining the government, each aspect of Nepal politics is nothing short of a thriller. In 2022, Nepal held its second local, provincial and federal elections since...

February 22 , 2023