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Convergence of the Indo-Pacific with the Indian Ocean—Is a Maritime Centric Approach Enough? An Indian Perspective
Air Marshal Diptendu Choudhury (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

This article examines China’s strategic ambitions in the Indo-Pacific region through the lens of its “Zhōngguó” or “Middle Kingdom” dream of regaining its perceived historical dominance. It traces the deep roots of this aspiration in Chin....

June 07, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , Article , US , China , CCP , Indian Ocean , Indo Pacific , Maritime Centric
Overview of India’s Trade Policy from 2014-2024
J S Deepak, IAS (R)

India’s trade policy through 2014-24 has seen both hits and misses, fortunately more hits than misses. Getting a permanent peace clause at the WTO for our food security schemes in 2014, walking out of the RCEP agreement in 2019, and focusing on FTA....

May 31, 2024 Economic Studies , India , US , China , trade , RCEP , WTO , Protectionism , FTAs , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy
Neighborhood News Digest- 30 May 2024

Afghanistan
Foreign Ministry Welcomes Moscow's Stance on the Interim Government-Tolo News
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Emirate today (Wednesday) in a statement praised Russia's stance on engaging with the int....

May 30, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Iraq , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Turkey , Thailand , Doha , Sri Lanka elections , Azerbaijan , Awami League , India-Bangladesh , Switzerland , India-Myanmar , US-Myanmar , Maldives-India relations , Maldives Tourism , Small Island Developing States (SIDS) , Visa Row , China-Nepal.
Neighborhood News Digest- 28 May 2024

Afghanistan
Russia Considering Removing 'Taliban' From Terrorist List-Tolo News
The Russian Ministries of Justice and Foreign Affairs have presented President Vladimir Putin with a proposal to potentially remove the name 'Tali....

May 28, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Russia , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , ISIS , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Thailand , NIA , UN , PTI , Rohingyas , Rare Earth , Peacekeeping , China-Myanmar , Bangladesh-Japan , Cyclone , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , PML(N) , Maldives-Seychelles Relations , Yunan-Maldives Trade , - India-Myanmar , Cyclone Remal
Neighborhood News Digest- 27 May 2024

Afghanistan
Afghanistan 6th Most Vulnerable Country to Climate Change: UNDP-Tolo News
The representative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), Stephen Rodriques, said that although Afghanistan does not contribute....

May 27, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , China , Russia , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Qatar , Bangladesh , Doha , Geopolitics , Tourism , UN , Budget , Kuwait , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Bangladesh-Nepal , Small Island Developing States (SIDS) , India-Maldives Free Trade Agreement , RMG sector , Climate Risk
Neighborhood News Digest- 10 May 2024

Afghanistan
Mawlawi Kabir: If We Had Means, No Foreign Drones Would Patrol Airspace-Tolo News
Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the political deputy of the Prime Minister's Office, at a public meeting in Panjshir said that American drones ....

May 10, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Europe , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Qatar , Bangladesh , Sri Lanka elections , Tourism , Inflation , Migration , Journalism , PTI , Suu Kyi , India-Bangladesh , Drones , India-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , NPP , Boundary Dispute , Nepal-Switzerland
Neighborhood News Digest- 03 May 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Calls UNAMA Report Repetitive and Propagandistic-Tolo News
Following the publication of UNAMA's quarterly report on the human rights situation in Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson fo....

May 03, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , UNAMA , IMF , Trade Deficit , PTI , India-Myanmar , Electricity , India-Sri Lanka , Upazila Polls , Jatiya Sangsad , 78th UN General Assembly
Neighborhood News Digest- 02 May 2024

Afghanistan
World Bank Provides $84 Million to Afghanistan-Tolo News
The World Bank in a statement said that it will provide $84 million in aid to Afghanistan. The World Bank's statement mentioned that this aid will be used to....

May 02, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , BJP , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , sanctions , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Balochistan , EU , WHO , World Bank , Awami League , PPP , earthquake , NPP , Maldives-India relations , Saima Wazed , Workers Rights , Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) , Nepal-Canada , Kuwait-Myanmar
Neighborhood News Digest- 26 April 202

Afghanistan
Three Neighboring Countries Support Daesh: Muttaqi- Tolo News
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Foreign Minister, during the opening ceremony of the Afghan-Kazakh exhibition said that three neighboring countries are su....

April 26, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , Nepal , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Daesh , Bangladesh , Thailand , Tourism , IMF , Italy , India-Maldives relations , Xiang Yang Hong 03 , Aragalaya , Sri Lankan Presidential Election , Border Migration , Uruzgan , Human Rights Report , CESIF
Neighborhood News Digest- 25 April 2024

Afghanistan
Mawlawi Kabir Calls for Kabul's Participation in Moscow Format-Tolo News
Mawlawi Abdul Kabir, the deputy prime minister for political affairs, during his meeting with Zamir Kabulov, Russia's special envoy for Afgha....

April 25, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Russia , ASEAN , economy , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , IMF , Malaysia , PTI , India-Bangladesh , Nepal-China , Russia-Ukraine , China-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , Bangladesh-US , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , World Health Organisation (WHO) , Sri Lanka-Iran , Parliamentary elections 2024 , Routine Health Information System (RHIS) , First Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Project , Evidence Based Policy Making , Languages
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