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Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (07-13 August)

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New US Rule on China Investments Creates ‘Agony’ of Ambiguity
Money managers, lobbyists and members of Congress had hoped President Joe Biden’s long-awaited restrictions on investment in China would make clear w....

August 14, 2023 Jerusalem , Saudi Arabia , oil prices , Cyberattacks , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Military Exercises , ECOWAS , S Investment Ban , US-Iran Prisoner Deal , Taiwan-EU , Ultrasound
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 – 12 July 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban halt Swedish activities in Afghanistan after Koran burning – Devdiscourse
The Taliban administration halted all activities by Sweden in Afghanistan on Tuesday in response to the burning of a Koran in Sto....

July 12, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , ASEAN , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , Taliban , Imran Khan , BRI , Remittances , Sweden , India-Bangladesh , India-Maldives , Census , India-Sri Lanka , PM Prachanda , Mt Everest , Prison , Rupee Trade , EU-Bangladesh , Koran , Import surge , JF-17 fighters
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (08-14 May)

Economic
U.S. eyes Mideast-India transport network to counter China
The U.S. is talks with Saudi Arabia, India and the United Arab Emirates about a massive transport infrastructure project as Washington steps up engagement wit....

May 31, 2023 Iran Nuclear Program , Saudi Arabia , NATO , Tourism , G7 , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Sittwe Port , Mideast transport corridor , Solar Panels , Hamburg port , US-China ties , PLA Rocket Force
From I2U2 to IUSU-India is the Key
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

In the wake of unprecedented developments in West Asia especially the demarche and rapprochement by major Gulf powers in recent times, the meeting of National Security Advisers of USA (Jake Sullivan), India (Ajit Doval), and UAE (Sheikh Tahnoun) in R....

May 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , India , USA , Saudi Arabia , West Asia , I2U2 , IUSU
Neighbourhood News Digest – 10 May 2023

Afghanistan
Barred from schools & universities, female students start own businesses in Afghanistan - ToI
Due to the Taliban-imposed ban on access to education for girls and women students in Afghanistan, some of them have lau....

May 10, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Nepal , Protests , ASEAN , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Supreme Court , Pakistan Army , Saudi Arabia , Taliban , Imran Khan , Women , Pakistan Economy , Canada , Islamic law , Northeast , imports , India-Myanmar , Bangladesh-India , Chief Justice , Rawalpindi , Credit , Homosexuality , India apples , Bhutanese Refugee Scam , Internet Access , Maldives-Serbia , Broadcast , Sittwe Port , Cyclone
Neighbourhood News digest – 27 April 2023

Afghanistan
UN agency: Afghanistan needs $4.62 billion in aid for 2023 - Yahoo
Afghanistan needs $4.62 billion in humanitarian aid from the international community this year for nearly 24 million people in need, the U.N.'s humanit....

April 27, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , economy , Indo-Pacific , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , Tourism , Covid , IMF , UN , Exports , UAE , Gen Bajwa , Prachanda , border issue , Commonwealth , India-Myanmar , Bangladesh-India , RSP , Bangladesh-Japan , Rupee , NRI , Japan-Myanmar , Children , Pakistan Chief
China's Mediation Role in the Saudi Arabia-Iran Deal
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

Amb. Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow at VIF evaluates China's role in the recent rapprochement agreement between Iran and Saudi Arabia. He also touches upon India's policy in the West Asian region in light of the resetting of relations between ....

April 11, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Iran , Iraq , Saudi Arabia , Houthis , Oman , Podcast
Neighborhood News Digest – 10 April 2023

Afghanistan
Russia to participate in foreign ministers meeting of countries neighbouring Afghanistan – The Print
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov will head the Russian delegation at the fourth foreign ministers’ meeting....

April 10, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , Russia , Nepal , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Trump , Bhutan , Japan , Saudi Arabia , Bangladesh , EU , Tourism , WHO , Borderlands , Northeast , Debt , ICJ , Punjab elections , India-Myanmar , Arms , China-Myanmar , Bhutan India , Afghan prisoners
Neighborhood News Digest – 06 April 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban order bars Afghan women from working with UN – UN News
Taliban authorities in Afghanistan have issued an order banning women nationals who are UN staff members from continuing to work, the UN spokesperson sa....

April 06, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Russia , Bangladesh elections , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Saudi Arabia , Taliban , Indus Water Treaty , Imran Khan , Tajikistan , World Bank , Women , UN , India-Bangladesh , India-Bhutan , Punjab elections , Bhutan Economy , India-Sri Lanka , Pakistan exports , EVM , Power Summit India-Myanmar , Mekong River , Anti-Terrorism Bill
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