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China curbs ‘excessive’ law enforcement in quest to quell private sector doubts
China is cracking down on behaviours from law enforcement seen as detrimental to the ordinary function of private businesses, a cruci....

October 22, 2024 GCC , Bangladesh , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Health Silk Road , Ishiba , Oct 07 Anniversary , Mexico , VTOL aircraft , BRICS Payment System
The First India-GCC Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue -Outcomes and Assessment
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

On 9th September, India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held the first ever meeting of the Foreign Ministers in Riyadh, thereby institutionalizing the much-awaited dialogue and format which also attests to both sides attaching high importance ....

September 20, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , India , GCC , I2U2 , IMEEC , Joint Action Plan
Key Changes in India’s Approach Towards West Asia over the Last ten Years: From Link West to Act West
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi took over the reins of India in 2014, there were some concerns within the Arab and the Muslim world that India’s foreign policy will tilt towards Israel at the expense of the Palestinian cause and historic relation....

April 30, 2024 West Asia , Israel , India , China , GCC , West Asia , OIC , Red Sea , I2U2 , IMEC , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy
Neighborhood News Digest – 29 September 2023

Afghanistan
UN Deputy Secretary-General calls for putting pressure on Taliban to ensure women’s rights in Afghanistan - Telangana Today
UN Deputy Secretary-General Amina Mohammed has called for putting pressure on the Tali....

September 29, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , elections , GCC , LeT , IMF , Women , dialogue , Exports , media freedom , Electricity , Power Agreement , Myanmar-India , Canada Row , HR
The Emerging Trends in the Indo-West Asian Ties: Newer Opportunities and Challenges
Dr Alvite Singh Ningthoujam Article

Since the last few years, there has been a discernible growth in India’s bilateral relations with most of the countries in its extended neighbourhood – West Asia. With the exception of a few, cooperation and joint collaborations between them are ....

August 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Article , Israel , India , GCC , Saudi Arabia , Arab League , Healthcare , UAE , Look West Policy , Space , UAESA
Neighborhood News Digest – 18 January 2023

Afghanistan
Afghan Taliban For First Time Reports Threat From Pakistan: Report – NDTV
For the first time, the Taliban reported threats from Pakistan, which they considered as the safe haven from 2000-2021, independent journalist....

January 18, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , economy , Afghanistan , Nepal politics , Terrorism , Bhutan , GCC , Bangladesh , Taliban , religion , refugees , Colombo , Northeast , Afghanistan Pakistan , Nepal India , Maldives-Cambodia , Elections 2023 , Dr. S. Jaishankar , Rally , Israel-Myanmar , India Myanmar , Census
Neighborhood News Digest – 17 January 2023

Afghanistan
UN Employ Technology to Stop Afghanistan’s Illicit Opium Cultivation – Khaama Press
On Monday, a British University, Cranfield, released a statement indicating a research partnership with United Nations. The report....

January 17, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , economy , Afghanistan , Nepal politics , Terrorism , Bhutan , GCC , Bangladesh , Taliban , religion , refugees , Colombo , Northeast , Afghanistan Pakistan , Nepal India , Maldives-Cambodia , Elections 2023 , Dr. S. Jaishankar , Rally , Israel-Myanmar , India Myanmar , Census
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 21, 2022

Afghanistan
Norway Donates $22 Million to Afghanistan: Tolo News
Norway announced its package of NOK 220 million (approximately $22 million) for the UN and World Bank to enhance food security and provide basic services, the No....

November 21, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Climate Change , Nepal elections , USA , GCC , Security , Floods , Durand Line , PDM , Lavrov , BNP , Budget 2023 , Cyril Romaphosa , Basil , PTA , HRW , Landmines , COP-27 , Pay structure bill 2022 , Bhutan politics , Nepal vote counting , voter turnout
Turkey's Changing Dynamics with the GCC States
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

Amb. Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow at VIF analyses "Turkey's Changing Dynamics with the GCC states". The speaker identifies Turkey's strategic interests in the Persian Gulf region and the core areas of conflict; elaborates on the reasons for ....

May 24, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , GCC , Saudi Arabia , Turkey , UAE , Podcast , Recep Tayyip Erdogan
The Last Two Gulf Summits- Looking at New Horizons
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Addressing the Shura Council King Salman of Saudi Arabia last week reiterated his concern about the Iranian government’s policy which is destabilizing regional security and stability, including building, and backing sectarian armed militias and pro....

January 04, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Commentary , Iran , JCPOA , Qatar , GCC , Syria , IRGC , Houthis , Gulf Summit
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