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Nepal Remains Unconvinced by China's Expansionist Outlook
Dr Rishi Gupta Commentary

The New Map Controversy
The Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal alias Prachanda is visiting China from 22 September. The visit comes in the backdrop of Nepal’s obje....

September 21, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , India , China , Nepal , Pushpa Kamal Dahal , Tibet , Prachanda , Nepal-China , MCC , Millenium Challenge Corporation , Nepal-U.S.
Bilateral Ties Through Various Political Changes in Myanmar
Amb VS Seshadri

In this podcast, join Amb VS Seshadri and Cchavi Vasisht to discuss Amb Seshadri's chapter titled ‘Bilateral Ties Through Various Political Changes in Myanmar’ based on the edited book recently published by the VIF on Revisiting Myanmar. ....

September 21, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Security , Northeast India , Podcast , Military Takeover , bilateral Relations , India-Myanmar , Independence
Delivery of Humanitarian Assistance in Myanmar: Lessons Learnt and the Way Forward

As COVID-19 struck the world countries, it took some months to recover back to their normal social and economic lives. However, for the people of Myanmar the crisis deepened further due to the military takeover in February 2021. The need for humanita....

September 15, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar
Changing Dynamics of India-Myanmar Relations
Amb Preet Mallik

The VIF has published the book titled “Revisiting Myanmar: Present Through Past,'' which is coedited by Brig Vinod Anand and myself, Cchavi Vasisht. The initiative to collaborate with various ambassadors and scholars have helped us develop a bette....

September 05, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Constitution , Armed forces , Northeast India , Podcast , Military Takeover , India-Myanmar
Is a Demographic Shift underway in Northern Afghanistan?
Dr Anwesha Ghosh Commentary

In the two years since the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan significant developments have been unfolding in the country’s Northern provinces. This article looks at two specific developments – first, the relocation of Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan ....

August 31, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Commentary , regional stability , Extremism , Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan , Qosh Tepa Canal , ethnic demography , Pashtunization
Discussion on Outcomes of PM Dahal’s Visit and Developing Indo-Nepalese Relationship

On 19 July 2023, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a talk on “Outcomes of PM Dahal’s Visit and Developing Indo-Nepalese Relationship”. Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, gave the introductory remarks, followed by presentation....

August 18, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Interaction , India , PM Dahal Visit , Gautam Buddha International Airport
इमरान खान का 'नया पाकिस्तान' हुआ ध्वस्त
Dr Rishi Gupta Commentary

पाकिस्तानी अदालत ने पूर्व प्रधानमंत्री और पाकिस्तान तहरीक-ए-इंसाफ नेता इमरान खान को प्रसिद्ध ....

August 17, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Commentary , Imran Khan , IMF , Caretaker Government in Pakistan , Anwaar-ul-Haq Kakar , Caretaker Prime Minister
Imran Khan’s Arrest and Deepening Political Uncertainties in Pakistan
Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Imran Khan’s arrest in the Toshakhana case has removed him from the electoral math for five years. Though he will appeal, the process will take time. He was convicted for not declaring a gift received from an Arab prince which should have been hand....

August 11, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Commentary , Pakistan , Imran Khan , IMF , Shehbaz Sharif , Tosh Khana case
Revisiting Myanmar: Present Through Past
Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF

The February 2021 military takeover in Myanmar has had adverse impact on the country`s political, economic and social landscape, which was undergoing a democratic transition. It was a step back in the democratic journey the country had embarked upon ....

July 20, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Book Published , Military Coups , Myanmar Government
Importance of Aung San Suu Kyi
Amb Rajiv Bhatia

The Role of Aung San Suu Kyi who has been at the helm of political affairs in Myanmar’s march towards democracy was crucial. In this episode, Amb Rajiv Bhatia and Cchavi Vasisht, discuss the importance of Aung San Suu Kyi by revisiting the country....

June 30, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Myanmar , Suu Kyi , Podcast , Military Coup
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