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Impressions from Vldai Discussion Club's 2026 annual meeting. The Russian position on Ukraine has hardened considerably. Russia and Europe are on an escaltory ladder. Prospects for settlement are none too bright. – at Noida, India
The Gist 📹 | ‘India Can Help Lower Ukraine War Tensions’
@Ramananda speaks with Dr Arvind Gupta, Former Deputy National Security Adviser
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Gen Chuhan took over as the new Director of the Vivekananda International Foundation today. Wishing him a succeful tenure. – at Noida, India
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Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, outlined the core values driving BRICS. He noted that, amid a rapidly evolving geopolitical landscape, BRICS 2026 emerges as a consequential forum for the Global South. He further emphasised that the BRICS 2026 Delhi Summit aims to deliver productive, tangible, and real-world outcomes.
Shri Sudhakar Dalela, Secretary (ER) & BRICS Sherpa, MEA, India, highlighted how BRICS has evolved from a platform for economic cooperation and global governance reform into a broad-based strategic partnership. He emphasised that India’s chairship is action-oriented, welcoming all nations to synergise efforts on global challenges and deliver people-centric outcomes.
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#VIF #BRICS #BRICS2026 #GlobalSouth #IndiaPresidency #Multilateralism #DelhiSummit #India #MEAIndia
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Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) hosted Session II, titled “The Future of BRICS: Strengthening Cooperation in an Evolving Global Order,” chaired by Amb. Dammu Ravi, Former Secretary (ER) & BRICS Sherpa, MEA.
The session featured Mr. Maulana Syahid, Minister Counsellor, Embassy of Indonesia in India ; Dr. Omid Babelian, IPIS Representative in India, Embassy of Iran in India; and Amb. Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF.
The session highlighted BRICS as an important multilateral platform amid global shifts from unipolarity and bipolarity towards multipolarity.
The speakers also highlighted the role of civilisational diversity and shared connections among BRICS members. Food and energy security remain important pillars of BRICS cooperation.
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#BRICS #GlobalOrder #Multilateralism #NationalSecurity #FoodAndEnergySecurity
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VIF hosted a discussion on “BRICS Role and Priorities in Building a Resilient and Sustainable Global Order” on 12 August 2026.
In his concluding remarks, Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF, thanked all the speakers and emphasised that BRICS is a continuing process. He noted that India’s Presidency is progressing well and expressed confidence that its initiatives and priorities will continue to take shape and gain momentum.
He highlighted that BRICS countries have built a platform that continues to expand and become increasingly enriched. He identified two important dimensions of BRICS—the philosophical and the practical—emphasising that there is considerable capacity within BRICS countries that can be shared for greater cooperation and shared prosperity.
He suggested an AI dialogue among BRICS nations and called for a civilisational dialogue bringing India and other BRICS countries together. He also stressed the need to place greater emphasis on connectivity among BRICS countries, which would give the organisation greater visibility at the level of ordinary people.
Finally, he remarked that “BRICS has arrived” and reiterated that it is an ongoing process of expansion, enrichment, and cooperation.
#BRICS #BRICSPresidency #India #BRICS2026 #InternationalCooperation #GlobalSouth #Multilateralism #AI #Connectivity #CivilizationalDialogue #SharedProsperity #Cooperation
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VIF hosted a discussion on “BRICS Role and Priorities in Building a Resilient and Sustainable Global Order” on 12 August 2026. The discussions explored BRICS’ evolving role in a changing global order, with emphasis on resilience, sustainability, inclusivity, multilateralism and South-South cooperation. Speakers highlighted cooperation in climate, trade, finance, digital governance, food and energy security, technology and connectivity. The discussions also highlighted the importance of BRICS as a platform for practical, people-centric cooperation, guided by the spirit of “Humanity First”. Greater AI and civilisational dialogue, connectivity and sharing of capabilities among BRICS countries were also emphasised.
#BRICS #BRICS2026 #IndiaChairship #GlobalSouth #VIF
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EP-413 with Ex-Deputy NSA Arvind Gupta & Former Ambassador Veena Sikri Premieres Today at 5 PM
“The period of globalisation is definitely over, but that is now being replaced by regionalisation.” – Veena Sikri
“Old alliances will either wither away or reinvent themselves, and a totally new security environment will come up.” – Arvind Gupta
“India is not holding up SAARC just for the sake of Pakistan, but on the principled issue of terrorism.” – Veena Sikri
“Pakistan is not an innocent mediator.” – Arvind Gupta
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#ANIPodcast #SmitaPrakash #VeenaSikri #GlobalOrder #NATO #India #Pakistan #Bangladesh #SAARC #Terrorism
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#ICWA organised a National Seminar on "China’s National Security: Domestic and International Dimensions" on 27 February 2026 at #SapruHouse. Ms. Aparna Ray, Joint Secretary, CCCS, PP&R, MEA, New Delhi delivered the opening remarks at the seminar. She highlighted the importance of study of China and appreciated ICWA for organising a national seminar on the subject.
Dr. Arvind Gupta, Director, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) @vifindia, New Delhi chaired Session I on "Evolution of China’s National Security: Concept and Policies"; Lt. Gen. S. L. Narasimhan @narasimhansl, Distinguished Fellow, Gateway House @GatewayHouseIND, Mumbai; and Dr. Pradeep Taneja, Deputy Associate, Dean – International (India), University of Melbourne, Australia; Prof. Srikanth Kondapalli @Sri_Kondapalli, Professor of China Studies, School of International Studies @sisjnu_official, JNU @JNU_official_50, New Delhi; Prof. G. Venkat Raman @PROFGVR, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) @IIM_I, Indore; Prof. Avinash Godbole, O.P. Jindal Global University @JindalGlobalUNI, Sonipat were the speakers of this session.
This session examined how the concept of national security has evolved in China now encompassing areas including security & development, economy, technology, politics, energy, military, and internal stability. China’s recent global initiative such as GSI, GDI, GCI were seen as China’s growing global ambitions. Experts also discussed the internal and external challenges faced by China.
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Dr Arvind Gupta in the article talks about how the US is retreating from Globalism but not from global power. It remains influential, but on its own terms which is economically driven, selective in commitments and unapologetically self interested. He also focuses on how countries like India must adapt to this new, tougher and transactional America.
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How will India react to US sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil? Will India now stop buying Russian oil? India's much celebrated strategic autonomy (Izzat) will now be tested.
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A thought-provoking, in-depth and very candid discussion on dear colleague Ambassador Abhay Kumar's book on Nalanda took place today.
Learnt much.
Thank you, VIF, for the invitation.
H1B. We should invite Indian talent in mega missions like NSM, AI etc and ask our DRDO and armed forces to open up. We can absorb many high skilled Indians frombthe US in space AI, quantum, agriculture, environment, education, health, and skill sectors. India, wake up!
HIB visas row.
This is a God-sent opportunity to bring back talent we lost to the US. Indian government and industry should announce welcome back schemes. This is better than seeing Indians coming back in chains in military planes. Hope the government does not miss this chance.
The Silent Enemy book discussion. On Sangam Talks.
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The book "The Silent Enemy: Non-traditional
Security Challenges to National Security" written from an Indian perspective.
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Glimpses from the talk by Ambassador @MukteshPardeshi, Embassy of the Republic of India, Ankara on India-Türkiye Relations in the Changing Dynamics held today @vifindia
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General Anil Chauhan, Chief of Defence Staff delivered an insightful talk on his seminal book 'Ready, Relevant and Resurgent : A Blueprint for Transformation of India’s Military' at the Vivekananda International Foundation @vifindia.
In his address, #CDS explained that the book seeks to raise awareness, particularly within the uniformed community, about the sweeping changes being implemented to infuse #Jointness in the #IndianArmedForces, make them #FutureReady and strategically agile.
#CDS highlighted major reforms:-
🔹#TriServices integration at Defence Services Staff College
🔹 Accelerated Doctrine development
🔹 Online training & evaluation linked to career progression
🔹 Rank-agnostic #FutureWarfare courses open to services, academia & industry
🔹 Civilian faculty to bring academic rigour to #ProfessionalMilitaryEducation
🔹 E-library system for shared knowledge resources across Services
CDS reiterated that true #Atmanirbharta lies in creating indigenous systems to maintain surprise and strategic advantage, and that collaboration between services, Departments under #MoD, #DRDO, #ISRO, #NTRO and others was already showing results.
With a sequel to the book already in the works, General Chauhan concluded with a powerful message; "India’s military transformation is not just structural - it’s a cultural and cognitive shift rooted in both Shastra and Shastra".
Watch the address here: youtube.com/live/E8l6vq1KxSM…
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This fortnight's Europe News Digest (16-31 July 2025) covers important developments in Europe, ranging from Trump's Trade Deal with the EU, the new budget of the EU, the EU-China Summit, and Iran's nuclear talks with the E3.
It also covers Indian PM Modi's visit to London and the historic signing of the India-UK FTA.
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