Articles

Second Russia-Africa Summit: A Mixed Bag for Africa

Samir Bhattacharya, Senior Research Associate, VIF Article

Background

In recent years, Russia may have increased its influence in Africa more than any other external power. However, Russia has a long history of interaction with Africa. These two continents were extremely close during the Cold War....

September 10, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , Russia , modi , UNSC , Africa , Putin , Ukraine , G20 , Russia Africa Summit , Neo-colonialism

Evaluating the African Peace Mission to Ukraine and Russia: What did it Achieve?

Samir Bhattacharya, Senior Research Associate, VIF Article

Almost a year and a half into the conflict, African leaders joined the crowded group of peacemakers attempting to mediate the conflict between Russia and Ukraine.^[1] On June 16 ....

July 10, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , Russia , Ukraine , Ukraine Crisis , Ukraine Russia War , African Peace Mission

India-Africa Partnership: Achievements, Challenges and Roadmap 2030

(VIF Experts Group Report)

The India-Africa partnership has recorded considerable progress in recent years but realizing its full potential needs serious introspection and an objective appraisal. Armed with this conviction, the Vivekananda International Foundation’s Africa E....

June 28, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , India foreign policy , India Africa Relations

The Future of Indian Consultancy Services in Africa

Samir Bhattacharya, Senior Research Associate, VIF Article

India's service industry is the most significant contributor to the country's economy and accounts for over 50 per cent of the GDP.^[1] In the financial year 2022-23, India's serv....

June 26, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , India , China , Africa , G20 , COVID19 , ITEC , Lines of Credit , Consultancy Services , LoCs , PAENP

The Indian Tricolour Shines again through Operation Kaveri

Samir Bhattacharya, Senior Research Associate, VIF Article

Fighting broke out in Khartoum and other areas of Sudan early on 15th April, engulfing the capital in turmoil and raising the possibility of a full-scale civil war. Tensions had been rising between General Muhammad Hamdan Dagalo, also known as Hemedt....

May 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , Sudan , Evacuation , refugee crisis , Civil war , coup , Dagalo , Burhan , Hemedti , Operation Kaveri , Sudan Conflict

India's Soft Power Diplomacy with Africa

Manish Chand

In this episode Samir Bhattacharya, Senior Research Associate, VIF discusses with Mr Manish Chand. Manish Chand is Founder-CEO and Editor-in-Chief of TGII Media Private Limited and India Writes Network the current contours of India's Soft power diplo....

May 09, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Soft Power , Gandhi , Cultural cooperation , Podcast , ITEC , Mandela , India Africa Collaboration , Nollywood , CII Business conclave , ICSSR

India-Africa Roundtable on Science and Technology

On 15th March 2023, as part of the "Connect Africa" initiative, VIF organised 1st "India-Africa Roundtable (IAR)"on Science and Technology with a focus on collaboration in the field of Science & Technology, particularly in the domain of Trade, Clim....

May 09, 2023 Conference , International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Interaction , Connect Africa , Climate Change , Food Security , African Union

Sudan Stuck amidst the Power Grab

Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Sudanese have suffered a week long violence that was not seen before except in the Darfur some 20 years ago. This time it is the battle of supremacy between the current ruler military chief General Burhan and his rival deputy Gen Mohammed Hamdan Daga....

April 25, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Commentary , India , US , Arab League , Gen Burhan , Gen Hemedti , Rapid Support Forces Sudan

Sudan is Heading towards an all-out Civil War

Samir Bhattacharya, Senior Research Associate, VIF Article

In the early hours of 15th April, fighting broke out in Khartoum and other parts of Sudan, engulfing the capital in conflict and escalating the risk of an all-out civil war. The reason behind this violence is an apparent power struggle between Genera....

April 21, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , Russia , Africa , Sudan , Civil war , coup , Military Takeover , RSF , Dagalo , Burhan , Hemedti , Khartoum , Bashir , SAF , Sudan War , gold , Suakin