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Second Minsk Conference on Eurasian Security: Some Major Takeaways
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

The II Minsk International Conference on Eurasian Security, hosted by Belarus from October 31 to November 1, is believed to have highlighted the shifting stance within Eurasia towards a more multipolar world, with an increasing emphasis on...

November 08 , 2024 Article, Central Asia, Energy imports, EU, Illegal Sanctions, multipolarity, Russia Ukraine war, VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy
Uzbekistan’s Pragmatic Engagement with Afghanistan: Significant for the Region
Amb Skand Ranjan Tayal

During a recent visit to Tashkent, I had attended the roundtable on ‘Foreign Policy of Uzbekistan: Openness and Prosperity for Peace’ on 25 October 2024. The speakers were some of the prominent policy makers with long experience of diplomacy and...

November 05 , 2024 Afghanistan, Amu Darya, Central Asia, Friendship Bridge, Gas Fields, IMU, railway line, trade, VIF Alerts, Commentary, International Relations and Diplomacy
A Critical Examination of the SCO Council of Heads of Government Summit in Islamabad
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) Summit held in Islamabad has garnered significant attention due to the regional dynamics among member countries, particularly between India and Pakistan, as...

October 28 , 2024 BRI, Central Asia, Connectivity, CPEC, Gwadar port, SCO summit, Terrorism and Extremism, VIF Alerts, Commentary, International Relations and Diplomacy
The Fifth World Nomad Games in Kazakhstan: Embracing Tradition Through Sports
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Introduction

Kazakhstan hosted the Fifth World Nomad Games (WNG) from September 7–13, 2024, in its capital city Astana. Since its inception in 2012, the World Nomad Games (WNG) have expanded into a notable platform showcasing the...

September 20 , 2024 Central Asia, Central Asia, ethnosports, Keywords- Nomadic Culture, Soft Power, Tourism, Traditional Sports, VIF Alerts, Commentary, International Relations and Diplomacy
The Changing Dynamics of Taliban’s Relations with its Central Asian Neighbours
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

The Taliban seized control of Kabul in August 2021, overthrowing the democratic government of Afghanistan. It has been three years since their rule, yet they have not gained international recognition. Many assessments have been made regarding how...

September 04 , 2024 Central Asia, Lapis Lazuli Corridor, Qosh tepa Canal. TAPI, Taliban, Trans Afghan railway, VIF Alerts, Commentary, International Relations and Diplomacy
How Critical are the Critical Minerals for Central Asia?
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Why are Critical Minerals Important?

Critical minerals, with their unique and irreplaceable properties, are vital to modern technologies, industries, and national security. Their designation as critical stems from these properties but...

June 25 , 2024 BRI, C5+1, Central Asia, China, clean energy, critical minerals, Green energy, Rare Earth Minerals, US-Central Asia, VIF Alerts, Commentary, International Relations and Diplomacy
Why is the UK Courting Central Asia?
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Background

The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has prompted Western countries to play a more active role in Central Asia. In March 2023, US Secretary Anthony Blinken visited Central Asia, followed by German Federal President...

May 29 , 2024 Central Asia, China, Educational initiatives, Energy resources, Multivector foreign policy, Russia, Russia Ukraine conflict, sanctions, VIF Alerts, Commentary, International Relations and Diplomacy
Indian Army Chief’s visit to Uzbekistan and prospects of Indo-Uzbek Defence Cooperation
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Background

Chief of Army Staff (COAS) of the Indian Army, General Manoj Pande is on a three-day visit to Uzbekistan from 15-18 April. [1] In the backdrop of a fast-...

April 16 , 2024 Afghanistan, Article, Central Asia, defence cooperation, Joint Production, Make in India, Military Exercise, military medicine, Missiles, terrorist attack, VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy
Climate Change in Central Asia: An Assessment of its Impact and Crisis Management
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Introduction

Climate change is having a significant impact on Central Asia, affecting social, economic, and environmental facets of society. Extreme weather conditions such as the coldest winters, flooding, earthquakes, melting of...

February 28 , 2024 Article, Central Asia, Climate Change, climate resilience, Disaster Reduction, global warming, Hydrogen Plant, Nuclear Power, sustainable development, VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy
Eurasia: Reflections on 2023 and Outlook for 2024
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF

Introduction

In recent years, the world has experienced significant geopolitical turmoil. While the major powers have been embroiled in serious conflicts, small countries with close ties to these powers have been equally affected. And...

January 05 , 2024 Armenia, Article, Azerbaijan, C5+1 Summit, Central Asia, EAEU, Iran, Kyrgyz-Tajik Border Deal, Middle Corridor, Military cooperation, Qosh Tepa Canal, regional cooperation, SCO summit, Ukraine Conflict, VIF Alerts, International Relations and Diplomacy
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