Articles

Neighborhood News Digest - 31 March 2025

Afghanistan

US Military equipment left in Afghanistan will not be returned: Abdul Qahar Balkhi-The Khaama Press

Abdul Qahar Balkhi stated that the military equipment left by the US in Afghanistan will not be returned under any....

March 31, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , Russia , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , junta , earthquake , Airstrike , Easter attack , Maldives-Bangladesh Relations , Eid , Gorsam Kora Festival , Bhutan-Israel Relations , Bangladesh Azerbaijan.

China Digest (24-28 March 2025)

India-China Relations

India and China Hold Diplomatic Talks to Review Border Situation and Resume Kailash Mansarovar Yatra

On March 25, 2025, India and China conducted the 33rd meeting of the Working Mechanism for Consultation....

March 28, 2025 China , economy , technology , military , China Daily Digest , Diplomacy

Neighborhood News Digest- 28 March 2025

Afghanistan

Over 20B Afs to Be Invested in Electricity Production in Country-Tolo News

Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat (DABS) signed contracts for 10 electricity production and transmission projects on Thursday with both domest....

March 28, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , US , China , Russia , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , elections , Bangladesh , Balochistan , Arakan army , BNP , Pakistan China , Electricity , LPG , National Adaptation Plan , Maldives-Bangladesh Relations , Ayeyarwady Villages.

Neighborhood News Digest - 27 March 2025

Afghanistan

Discussions about Reopening US Embassy in Kabul Ongoing: Mujahid- Tolo News

Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, told Al Arabiya that negotiations are ongoing for handing over the Afghan embassy i....

March 27, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , China , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Bhutan , USA , ISIS , Bangladesh , Arakan army , IMF , TTP , UK sanctions , Annual Awqaf Investments , Conscription Drive

Neighborhood News Digest- 26 March 2025

Afghanistan

China, Iran, Turkey, and Uzbekistan Lead Mining Investments in Afghanistan-Tolo News

The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum says that the largest investments in Afghanistan’s mining sector have been made by companie....

March 26, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Turkey , IMF , India-Myanmar relations , Adani Group , Bangladesh Independence Day , UK sanctions

Neighborhood News Digest - 25 March 2025

Afghanistan

US Removes Two Haqqani Network Members from Wanted List, Says AP-The Khaama Press

The Taliban has claimed that, in addition to Sirajuddin Haqqani, the group’s interior minister, two other members of the Haqqani n....

March 25, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Thailand , UK , WHO , Haqqani network , junta , India-Sri Lanka , Airstrikes , IMF bailout deal , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) , Himmiya lagoon , Genocide Day

The Issue of Dalai Lama’s Incarnation Has Gained a Higher Profile

Jayadeva Ranade Article

The issue of the Dalai Lama is attracting increased attention in recent months. Conscious of the 14th Dalai Lama’s advancing age, many in the Tibetan community in India and abroad are concerned about whether the succession will be smooth. There is ....

March 25, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , China , Trump , CCP , Dalai Lama , reincarnation , Tibet

Neighborhood News Digest - 24 March 2025

Afghanistan

Anas Haqqani Calls Lifted Bounty on MOI Chief 'Political Achievement'-Tolo News

Anas Haqqani, a senior member of the Islamic Emirate, welcomed the lifting of the bounty placed on Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani, the act....

March 24, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , BIMSTEC , Bhutan , Bangladesh , IMF , Karachi , Awami League , India-Bangladesh , Starlink , BNP , India-Sri Lanka , Sirajuddin Haqqani , Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) , Bhutan Information and Media Authority , BICMA , Maldives-Pakistan Relations , International Buddhist Confederation , IBC , Sheberghan–Mazar Gas Pipeline

Africa Now – (01-15 March, 2025)

OVERVIEW

This edition of Africa Now looks at significant developments across the African continent, focusing on security, politics, economy and foreign policy. Security challenges continue to persist with officials in Ethiopia's Ti....

March 21, 2025 India , US , China , Sierra Leone , Ethiopia , Africa , South Sudan , Egypt , Mauritius , Ukraine , ISIS in Syria , UK , Crisis , UN , Human Rights , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Mali , South Africa , India-Africa , Zimbabwe , Angola , Zambia , Lesotho , DRC , M23 , Senegal , Togo

Current Geopolitical Trends and Impact on South Asia

Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Article

(Given below is the presentation made by Dr. Arvind Gupta at the South Asia University on 12th March 2025)

Introduction

International politics is never static. A new geopolitical environment, based on a new bal....

March 18, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , India , US , China , Russia , Nepal , Bangladesh , Covid , UN , World Order , multipolarity , MAGA