Articles

The Emerging Trends in the Indo-West Asian Ties: Newer Opportunities and Challenges

Since the last few years, there has been a discernible growth in India’s bilateral relations with most of the countries in its extended neighbourhood – West Asia. With the exception of a few, cooperation and joint collaborations between them are ....

August 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Article , Israel , India , GCC , Saudi Arabia , Arab League , Healthcare , UAE , Look West Policy , Space , UAESA

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (01-07 May)

Economic

Investment in developing nations may hit 20-year low: World Bank official

Plunging investment in developing countries could lead to lower growth in the long term and exacerbate problems, said Hiroshi Matano, executive ....

May 09, 2023 Arab League , World Bank , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Ukraine War , 20 Year Low , US Debt Default , Food Insecurity , Japan-South Korea thaw

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

Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 2, 2023)

Welcome to Africa Now, your weekly newsletter for Africa, presenting the most important developments in the continent - news that matters.

COMMENTARY

Africa needs reliable and resilient healthcare system: How India can ....

January 12, 2023 China , Ethiopia , Mozambique , Africa , Tunisia , Egypt , Mauritius , Libya , Rwanda , Arab League , Algeria , Sudan , Kenya , Somalia , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Congo , Gambia , Mali , Nigeria , South Africa , Guinea , Zimbabwe , Ghana , Angola , India in Africa , Uganda , Zambia , Burkina Faso , M23 , Benin , Cameroon

The Palestinian Predicament

Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

The normalisation of diplomatic relations between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain earlier this month has changed the regional dynamic as more Arab countries may follow the lead. This has a direct impact on the Palestinian psyche and support system as ....

September 29, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Arab Spring , Gaza , Arab League , OIC , UAE , PLO , Abraham Accords , Hamas , Israel. Jerusalem

Does The Trump Plan for Peace Make Sense?

Amb K P Fabian Commentary

Before answering the question, let us look at the highlights of the 180-page plan worked out over three years, between Israel and U.S., with marginal consultations with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and one or two others , but not with the Palestinians wh....

February 12, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Jerusalem , Palestine , Gaza , West Bank , Arab League , OIC