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Neighborhood News Digest- 27 January 2025

Afghanistan
Foreign Ministry: ICC's Request ‘Unfair and Political’-Tolo News
In a strong reaction, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate called the request for the arrest of Sheikh Hibatullah Akhundzada, t....

January 27, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , Dollar , Maldives-Australia Relations , ICC , Adani Group , India-Maldives Ties , Myanmar-Russia Relations , US Bounty , JAC , Aman , Peca.
Russia and India: The Need for a New Agenda for Cooperation
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

The global situation is likely to become even more uncertain and complex as President Trump begins to unfold and implement his radical policies. His repeated threats during the campaign for about the imposition of tariffs on imports from China and ot....

January 27, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Russia , Commentary , India , US , China , Russia , World Order
Neighborhood News Digest - 21 January 2025

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Rejects Trump's Claims of Dependency on US Aid-Tolo News
In response to Donald Trump's recent statements about the US sending billions of dollars in aid to Afghanistan, the Islamic Emirate has state....

January 21, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , China , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , elections , election , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , Ceasefire , IMF , PTI , Afghan refugees , Ishaq Dar , Myanmar-China Relations , Maldives-US Partnership , Universal Periodic Review (UPR) , Working Group , Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army (MNDAA)
Africa Now (01-15 January, 2025)

OVERVIEW

This edition of Africa Now, the fortnightly news digest focuses on significant developments in the continent across political, security, diplomacy, and economic sectors. Chad held its parliamentary elections amidst uncerta....

January 17, 2025 India , China , Ivory Coast , Ethiopia , Djibouti , Africa , Syria , Egypt , Mauritius , Libya , Turkey , WTO , United Nations , Kenya , Somalia , VIF Africa Now , Nigeria , South Africa , Ghana , Zambia , Lesotho , Somaliland , Democratic Republic of Congo , Chad , Puntland
Correcting the Indian Media Narrative on Nepal’s Pro-China Posture
Dr Sudan Kumar Oli Commentary

Nepal is a sovereign country, and promoting and expanding its foreign relations fall under its sole rights. However, such extensions and promotions should not harm its immediate neighbours, India and China. Nepal must be aware of its red lines, and i....

January 16, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , India , China , Nepal , BRI , KP Oli
Neighborhood News Digest- 10 January 2025

Afghanistan
Muttaqi Highlights Islamic Emirate’s Economy-Focused Diplomacy in UAE Visit-Tolo News
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, stated during his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) that the ....

January 10, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , South Korea , China , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Japan , Bangladesh , Badakhshan , Germany , UAE , PTI , PPP , Rohingyas , Maldives-India relations , Foreign Reserve , July Uprising , Balkh , Bharat Heavy Electricals , Myanmar-Belarus , Rakhine State.
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-31 December 2024)

Defence

  1. ICG’s Offshore and Fast Patrol Vessels Visit Maldives.
  2. Mumbai Harbour Accident Involving Indian Navy Craft and Civil Ferry Neel Kama.
  3. INS
    January 10, 2025 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , India , Pakistan , Terrorism , J&K , Maoists , LWE , Balochistan , Assam , JeM , Baluchistan , ULFA , Bharat , HM , Trafficking.
Year 2024 : Many Accomplishments Achieved by India in the Strategic Domain
Dr Ramanand Garge Article

January 26, the largest democracy of the world celebrates its 75th Republic Day in 2024 and 75th year of Independence in 2022. Since 1947 after carving out its rightful place in the world India has emerged as a prominent entity at regional as well as....

January 09, 2025 Leftwing Extremism , National Security and Strategic Studies , Article , India , national security , Left Wing Extremism , Year review 2024 , Strategic domain of India , Maritime India
Pakistan in 2024: A Year of Political Turmoil, Economic Struggles, and Security Challenges
Dr Angana Kotokey, Research Associate, VIF Article

As 2024 draws to a close, Pakistan finds itself in the midst of significant political, economic, and security challenges. The year began with political instability following the general elections, and this turbulence has only deepened with legal refo....

January 08, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Article , India , Pakistan , economy , elections , Security , BLA , TTP
Bangladesh in 2024: A Year of Political Turmoil and Transformation
Dr Anchita Borthakur Article

The year 2024 marked a period of intense political unrest for Bangladesh, one defined by sharp political polarization, economic struggles, and significant shifts in governance. From the re-election of Sheikh Hasina at the beginning of the year to the....

January 06, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , India , foreign policy , economy , Bangladesh , Awami League , Sheikh Hasina , BNP , Quota Movement , Muhammad Yunus , Minority , Student Uprising
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