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Indication of Disarray in PLA and Imminent ‘Rectification’ Campaign
Jayadeva Ranade Article

The senior echelons of China’s People’s Liberation Army (PLA) appear to be in disarray. The unexplained long absences of Central Military Commission (CMC) Vice Chairman General Zhang Youxia and sudden removal of Defence Minister Li Shangfu, both ....

February 05, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , Xi Jinping , CMC , PLA , Corruption , PLARF , Gen He Weidong , ideological risks , Li Yuchao , PLASSF , Xu Zhonbo
Neighborhood News Digest – 12 December 2023

Afghanistan
US Treasury sanctions former Afghan officials for corruption- The Khama Press
The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control has sanctioned two former Afghan officials, Mir Rahman Rahmani ....

December 12, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Kashmir , Bhutan , elections , Corruption , World Bank , refugees , Nuclear Power , Bangladesh Election , TTP , Sheikh Hasina , Climate , China-Myanmar , Opium , Fishermen , Afghan troops , Maldives-Turkey Relations , Nepal soldiers
Neighborhood News Digest – 06 September 2023

Afghanistan
Ministry: Afghan Exports to Pakistan Have Decreased – Tolo News
Officials of the Ministry of Industry and Trade said that exports to Pakistan have decreased by $66 million compared to last year. They added that ....

September 06, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , ASEAN , Myanmar , Bhutan , elections , Corruption , Bangladesh-US , PM Dahal , Afghanistan exports , Development Projects , Sri Lanka economy.
Bhutanese Refugee Scam Dents Nepal’s International Stature
Dr Rishi Gupta Commentary

Nepal is in a serious political lurch after the Bhutanese refugee scammade headlines. The scam involve stop-ranking b....

May 16, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Bhutan , Commentary , Nepal , Corruption , United States , FBI , Bhutanese Refugees in Nepal , Refugee Scam
Is Taming the Dragon Possible in Central Asia?
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

Background
Due to its proximity to China’s western region and abundant natural resources, the Central Asian region is crucial from a geopolitical perspective. With the demise of the Soviet Union, China established a significant political ....

February 28, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , Russia , SCO , Protests , Kazakhstan , Corruption , BRI , illegal immigrants , Debt Trap , Leasing Land , Ukraine Conflict , Anti-China Protests , Cultural Invasion
Neighborhood News Digest – 03 February 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban welcome India’s funds announcement for Afghanistan in Budget 2023-24 – Wion News
Taliban welcomed the Indian announcement for Afghanistan in the Union Budget 2023-24, which was presented on Wednesday by Fi....

February 03, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Nepal , ASEAN , West Bengal , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , sanctions , Af-Pak , Bangladesh , Corruption , Taliban , Indus Water Treaty , EU , energy , Tourism , COVID-19 , refugees , IMF , UN , Pakistan Economy , Economic crisis , Human Rights , Independence Day , TTP , Military Coup , India-Maldives , Adani , India-Myanmar , RSP , Martial Law , Tamil-13A
Neighborhood News Digest – 02 February 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban Tell Pakistan Not to Blame Afghanistan for Mosque Bombing – VOA News
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers Wednesday rejected allegations their territory was used in this week's mosque bombing in Pakistan, urging the....

February 02, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , US , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , sanctions , Pakistan politics , Development aid , Corruption , Taliban , Imran Khan , COVID-19 , refugees , IMF , UN , Pakistan Economy , Human Rights , Emergency , Military Coup , Jaishankar , Jamaat , India-Maldives , BNP , India-Myanmar , AL , Bhutan India , Indian Budget , Pakistan GDP , Maldives-Srilanka , Bangladesh-India
Neighborhood News Digest – 01 February 2023

Afghanistan
Afghanistan Exported $1.7 Billion Worth of Goods Over Past 10 Months – Tolo News
The office of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Economy said that over the past 10 months, the nation's exports have topped $1.7 billion....

February 01, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Russia , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Uzbekistan , Nepal politics , Bhutan , sanctions , USA , Bangladesh , Corruption , Taliban , Tourism , refugees , TTP , Military Coup , Nepal Economy , Bhutan politics , India-Myanmar , Sri Lanka-India , Bhutan India , Afghanistan Economy , Iran trade , CHT , Fake News. Election , MDP , Pak US , Pakistan blast , Sirisena
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 09, 2022

Afghanistan
Facing Intl Condemnation, Islamic Emirate Defends Sharia Executions: Tolo News
Following widespread reactions over a recent execution, the Islamic Emirate said that the execution of guilty people is a divine comman....

December 09, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Nepal elections , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Corruption , Economic crisis , Nepal Economy , Ranil Wickremesinghe , Nepal India , International aid , India-South Asia , S. Jayeshankar , Colombo Port City , Mini Budget
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 23, 2022

Afghanistan
Exhibit Held in Kabul to Display Domestic Products: Tolo News
The Ministry of Industry and Mines (MoIC) said that efforts are underway in support of the private sector and that such exhibitions will be held outside....

November 23, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , ASEAN , Indo-Pacific , Nepali Congress , poverty , Corruption , Tourism , IMF , COAS , ICRC , NUG , Military diplomacy , India-Bhutan , India in Mynamar , Nepal election , Nepal polls , export , BNP’s Dhaka Rally , Sri Lanka Budget 2023 , Patrol Vessel , China Spy Ship Row
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