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Neighborhood News Digest- 04 October 2024

Afghanistan

Moscow Format meeting to focus on Afghanistan’s national reconciliation, cooperation with Kabul-The Khaama Press

The Russian Foreign Ministry announced on Wednesday that the main focus of the sixth Moscow Format ....

October 04, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Qatar , Bangladesh , Moscow , IMF , Awami League , Belgium , India-Bhutan , India-Sri Lanka , Extradition , Bamiyan , Mahrang Baloch , Shangla , Malaysian PM , Treasury bills , Maldives Saudi Arabia Relations

Africa Now (1-15 September, 2024)

OVERVIEW

The African continent witnessed significant developments over the past two weeks. The continent faces numerous challenges, including poverty, political instability, health crises, etc. The current Africa Now sequel highlights rec....

September 30, 2024 India , US , China , Africa , South Sudan , Egypt , Turkey , World Bank , Algeria , Germany , VIF Africa Now , Senegal , Chad , Central African Republic , Comoros , New Development Bank UNSC , Forum on China Africa Cooperation , India Egypt , U.S. India-Tanzania Triangular Development Partnership , India South Africa , Trusted Tour Operator Scheme , India Brazil South Africa Maritime

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

Neighborhood News Digest- 20 September 2024

Afghanistan

Russian envoy meets Amir Khan, invites him to Moscow talks-The Khaama Press

Dmitry Zhirnov, the Russian ambassador in Kabul, met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister. The Ministry of Fore....

September 20, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , US , Russia , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , World Bank , UN Security Council , Tashkent , BNP , Pakistan China , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Extradition , Asian Development Bank (ADB) , Afghani Value

The Importance of Being Brunei

Amb Gurjit Singh Article

The Sultanate of Brunei is among the smallest countries of ASEAN with a high GDP. It follows a quiet diplomatic style. Brunei is different from other ASEAN countries in that it is a sultanate where all decisions are made by the Sultan who is also the....

September 17, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , India , ASEAN , PM Modi , Act East Policy , Brunei , Sultan

Armed Forces Need to be Prepared for War in Order to Preserve Peace

Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

(Title of the article is taken from the Statement made by Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh at the Joint Commanders Conference in Lucknow, on 05 Sep 2024.) Wars have remained ageless, timeless and a dynamic paradox, though they are messy, w....

September 13, 2024 National Security and Strategic Studies , Defence , Article , India , Pakistan , China , C4ISR , Battlefield transparency , combat military capabilities , Kill Web

Africa Now (15-31 August, 2024)

OVERVIEW

Recent developments in Africa highlight significant strides in infrastructure, international diplomacy, and economic reforms. Key events include major investments by the New Development Bank, financial agreements by IMF, humanita....

September 02, 2024 India , China , Mozambique , Africa , Egypt , Libya , Rwanda , World Bank , IMF , UN Security Council , Spain , Sudan , Kenya , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Mali , Nigeria , South Africa , Guinea , Burkina Faso , FOCAC , Sahel region , Democratic Republic of Congo , Chad , Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) , 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave.