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Neighborhood News Digest- 06 March 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Army Chief: US Controls Afghan Airspace-Tolo News
The Chief of Army Staff of the Islamic Emirate says that Afghanistan's airspace is still under the control of the United States. Speaking in an excl....

March 06, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , UNSC , Sri Lanka , President , BSF , Qatar , Bangladesh , OIC , IMF , UN Human Rights Council , Islamic Emirate , PTI , Nepal-China , HRW , Martial Law , EXIM China , Power Grid , Common Currency , Election Commission of Pakistan , Office for International Military Cooperation of China , Environmental Resilience , ICIMOD
Neighborhood News Digest- 29 February 2024

Afghanistan
Muttaqi Hopes for Improved Relations with New Govt in Pakistan-Tolo News
The acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in a special interview with TOLO news said that he is hopeful that the relations b....

February 29, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Nawaz Sharif , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Turkmenistan , World Bank , UN , Human Rights , Parliamentary elections , India-Bhutan , Thailand-Myanmar , Cabinet , LDC , Maldives-India relations , Research Vessel , Wind Power Project , Bhutan Strategic Plan , MARTIAL lAW.
Neighborhood News Digest- 27 February 2024

Afghanistan
Afghanistan launches Polio Vaccination campaign- The Khama Press
The Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with international organizations, has initiated the second sub-national polio vaccination campaign fo....

February 27, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Japan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Cyber Security , Inflation , UN , Parliamentary elections , PPP , Crypto , China-Bhutan , Maldives-India relations , Climate action , Ministry of Industry and Commerce , Maryam Nawaz , Foreign Fund , Shan , Thailand-Myanmar-India.
Neighborhood News Digest- 26 February 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Political, Economic Delegation Travels to Turkmenistan-Tolo News
The acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has led a delegation to Turkmenistan following an official invitation of the foreign mi....

February 26, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , ASEAN , Maldives , Sri Lanka , India-Nepal , Punjab , Bangladesh , Turkmenistan , Doha , Tourism , World Bank , Islamic Emirate , PTI , PPP , Myanmar-Bangladesh , US-Bangladesh , Dosti Military Exercise , Maldives Economic Gateway Project , Sri Lankan Army , Political Prisoners , WSF , Bangladesh-Nepal , Myanmar-Sri Lanka , Myanmar-India.
Recent Developments and Trends in South East Asia-An Update
Brig Vinod Anand, Senior Fellow, VIF Commentary

In the intertwined world of today it is axiomatic the developments at the international level will have impact on regional responses and outcomes. The year 2023 saw recovery of the SE Asian nations from the impact of Covid-19 and resultant improvemen....

February 22, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , China , ASEAN , Myanmar , Philippines , Vietnam , COC , SCS
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 Anton....

February 20, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Nepali Congress , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Doha , PTI , PML (N) , PPP , Rohingyas , Anti-Terrorism Bill , Assistance , UN Special Envoy , Nuclear Energy Project , India- Bhutan , India-Sri Lanka.
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (05-11 February 2024)

Economic

Trump says U.S. must impose more tariffs on China, possibly over 60%
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose tariffs on China again if he is elected in November and they could exceed 60%. "....

February 14, 2024 North Korea , China , Myanmar , Donald Trump , Putin , OPEC , TSMC , Dengue , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , ECOWAS , Nippon Steel , Zelenskiy
China and France in the New World Order
Varuna Shankar Article

This year, 2024, marks six decades of the diplomatic relationship between China and France. Chinese President Xi Jingping announced breaking new grounds to further strengthen their bilateral ties. He stated that this was an opportunity to uphold fund....

February 12, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , India , China , France , Strategic Autonomy Bilateral ties , Disengagement , Mutual trust.
Maldives: Paying for the Wrong Choices
Amb JK Tripathi Commentary

The Maldives has been gathering news headlines for all the wrong reasons. From the “India Out” in the election manifesto of the Progressive Political Party (PPM) to unwarranted diatribes of junior ministers to the ugly brawl in the parliament of ....

February 06, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Maldives , Commentary , China , Maldives , Indian Army , Tourism , SLOCs , Impeachment
Uncertain Winds: Trends in West Asia in 2024
Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF Article

Israel-Hamas Conflict
On 7 October, Hamas’ military wing, Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades backed by Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s (PIJ) Al-Quds Brigades executed a multi-domain ‘shock and awe campaign’, ‘Operation Al Aqsa Flood’ i....

January 31, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Article , Israel , Palestine , US , China , Russia , Iran , Civil wars
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