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Neighborhood News Digest- 16 May 2024

Afghanistan
Russia offers aid to Afghanistan after devastating floods – Khaama Press
Maria Zakharova, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, announced that Russia is prepared to help Afghanistan after severe f....

May 16, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , ASEAN , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , CPEC , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , ADB , cybersecurity , Narcotics , BNP , India-Myanmar , India-Sri Lanka , Flood , US-Bangladesh , Maldives Debt , Airstrike , Maldives-UK Trade Talks , FCR , Arms Manufacturing , Agri-food Trade and Investment Forum , Nepal-South Korea
Can ASEAN Achieve Peace in Myanmar? - A Review of the Five Point Consensus
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF Article

Myanmar military on 01 February 2021 overthrew the democratically elected government and announced a state of emergency in the country. ASEAN as a regional organisation soon responded to the crisis that surfaced in 2021. On May 14, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Article , ASEAN , Myanmar , Crisis , FPC

Neighborhood News Digest- 25 April 2024

Afghanistan
Mawlawi Kabir Calls for Kabul's Participation in Moscow Format-Tolo News
Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the deputy prime minister for political affairs, during his meeting with Zamir Kabulov, Russia's special envoy for Afgha....

April 25, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Russia , ASEAN , economy , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , IMF , Malaysia , PTI , India-Bangladesh , Nepal-China , Russia-Ukraine , China-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , Bangladesh-US , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , World Health Organisation (WHO) , Sri Lanka-Iran , Parliamentary elections 2024 , Routine Health Information System (RHIS) , First Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Project , Evidence Based Policy Making , Languages
Multilateralism Digest: March 2024-Issue 3

I. India in the UN
Neighborhood News Digest - 03 April 2024

Afghanistan
Russia Considers Removing 'Taliban' From Terrorist List-Tolo News
TASS news agency reported on Monday that the Russian foreign ministry is considering removing the "Taliban" from the list of terrorist groups. Accor....

April 03, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , ASEAN , economy , Sri Lanka , BIMSTEC , Bhutan , Bangladesh , SAARC , Tourism , World Bank , UN , Nuclear Power Plant , HR , Maldives Economy , Katchatheevu island
Why a Code of Conduct on South China Sea Remains Elusive?
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

Introduction
Recent developments in South China Sea have necessitated fast-tracking the finalisation of a legally binding Code of Conduct (COC) for all competing parties in the disputed waters. There are doubts, however, if such a documen....

March 26, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , ASEAN , South China Sea , UNCLOS , Code of Conduct , CNOOC , EEZ , ONGC , military installation , island reclamation
Neighborhood News Digest- 15 March 2024

Afghanistan
Muttaqi and Qomi Discussed Political, Commercial Relations-Tolo News
The acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in a meeting with Hassan Kazemi Qomi, the ambassador and special representative of Ira....

March 15, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Parliament , ASEAN , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , IMF , Chinese Military Base , PTI , junta , Switzerland , BNP , UNDP , Internet shutdown , Maldives Tourism , Bhutan-India Relations , Bhutan Economic Growth , Turkish Drone Deal , Russian Army , Nepal.
US and China Jostle for Influence in Southeast Asia
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

Introduction
China’s conduct of diplomacy backed by its economic strength and military power has emerged as the topic of analysis by experts who try to understand what could be China’s long-term goals. Its relations with the US are un....

March 15, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , ASEAN , Maritime Security , HADR , Global Security Initiative , ASEX 2023 , Cope Thunder , Cobra Gold , Garuda Shield
Neighborhood News Digest- 14 March 2024

Afghanistan

Mujahid: Lack of Intl Recognition a Cause of Delay in Formalizing Cabinet-Tolo News
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, told TOLO news that the lack of recognition of the Islamic Emirate and ....

March 14, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , China , ASEAN , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , military base , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , SAARC , IMF , UN , PTI , Kandahar , US-Myanmar , Forex , Poppy , ECP , China-Maldives Relations , Bhutan-India Relations , Vote of Confidence , Rohingya Refugees , Hijacked Ship
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.
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