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50 Years of Diplomatic Ties: Convergence and Challenges in India-South Korea Relations
Dr Sweta Kumari, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

The year 2023 marks 50 years of the establishment of formal diplomatic ties between India and the Republic of Korea (South Korea). The Korean Embassy in New Delhi made a spectacular display of growing people-to-people ties between the two countries o....

April 05, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , India , North Korea , China , QUAD , Economics , Defence , Republic of Korea , Diplomatic Relations , Foreign Policy and Security Dialogue , Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement
Neighborhood News Digest – 05 April 2023

Afghanistan
Afghanistan Taliban raid kills six members of Islamic State group – The Hindu
An overnight raid by Taliban forces in Afghanistan’s northern Balkh province killed six members of the extremist Islamic State group, a ....

April 05, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , economy , Iran , Afghanistan , Islamic State , Bhutan , Supreme Court , elections , India-Nepal , Saudi Arabia , Bangladesh , UNHRC , Taliban , Tourism , Rohingyas , India Security , Nepal-China , Punjab elections , Myanmar China , India-Sri Lanka , Rupee , Fire , GoI , Bhutan King , 13 FYP , Japan-Maldives , USD , SLINEX-23
Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 14, 2023)

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Western Sahara - The North African Gordian Knot
Western Saha....

April 03, 2023 China , Ethiopia , Mozambique , Africa , Tunisia , Egypt , Rwanda , Algeria , Sudan , Kenya , Somalia , Tanzania , TPLF , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Congo , Nigeria , South Africa , Zimbabwe , Ghana , Angola , India in Africa , Uganda , Zambia , Burkina Faso , Cameroon , Africa in India , AFINDEX , Cyclone Freddy
Neighborhood News Digest – 03 April 2023

Afghanistan
U.K. govt 'in negotiations' after three British men held in Afghanistan – The Hindu
Britain's Interior Minister Suella Braverman on Sunday said the U.K. government was "in negotiations" after three British men were ....

April 03, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Japan , India-Nepal , Taliban , Imran Khan , military , UK , WHO , Inflation , Transformation , Aid , India-Bangladesh , BNP , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , China-Nepal , Rupee , Indian assistance , India-Malidves , Crime , Stampedes , Russian oil , Ramayana
Buddhism and India’s Soft Power Diplomacy
Ankit Mohonto Article

India has always been aware of the need to avoid using military might as the cornerstone of its foreign policy since gaining independence. The values of peaceful coexistence have governed India since Jawaharlal Nehru's Panchsheel principles. Though I....

March 31, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , India , China , SCO , Buddhism , Soft Power , shinzo abe , Diplomacy , Nalanda
Neighborhood News Digest – 29 March 2023

Afghanistan
The Taliban posted photos of hundreds of US military vehicles it said were abandoned in the chaotic pullout of Afghanistan and now form part of its army – Business Insider
The Taliban claims to have repaired and put....

March 29, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , SCO , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Doklam , elections , election , Bangladesh , Political parties , Taliban , Imran Khan , energy , World Bank , Air Pollution , Republicans , Education , Gwadar port , NLD , ADB , Drugs , Judiciary , BNP , Democracy summit , Oil Pipeline , Green Economy , Nepal cabinet
Africa Now - Weekly Newsletter (Week 13, 2023)

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Spinning-Game in action: Geo-politics turning around in African c....

March 27, 2023 China , Ethiopia , Mozambique , Africa , Tunisia , Egypt , Mauritius , Libya , Rwanda , Algeria , Sudan , Kenya , Somalia , Tanzania , TPLF , VIF Africa Now , Morocco , Congo , Mali , Nigeria , South Africa , Zimbabwe , Ghana , Angola , India in Africa , Uganda , Zambia , Burkina Faso , Cameroon , Africa in India , AFINDEX , Cyclone Freddy , EUMPM
China’s Big Two Sessions Confirm Xi Jinping as China’s Pre-eminent Unrivalled Leader
Jayadeva Ranade Article

The plenary sessions of the 14th National People's Congress (NPC) -- China's version of a parliament -- and 14th Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) -- China's top political advisory body -- that concluded on March 13 were, a....

March 27, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , China , Xi Jinping , Taiwan , PLA , CPPCC , Two Sessions , Qin Gang
Salami Slicing, Fait Accompli and Buffers: What Next?
Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

The contradictions are stark. External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has often opined that relations with China are not normal, because India will not agree to any attempt to change the Line of Actual Control (LAC) unilaterally. Stating again ....

March 23, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , China , PLA , Aksai Chin , LAC , Tawang , buffers
Neighborhood News Digest – 23 March 2023

Afghanistan
US review of Afghanistan withdrawal to be released in April – Devdiscourse
In the aftermath, President Joe Biden directed that a broad review examine every aspect of this from top to bottom. It was originally set to....

March 23, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , China , SCO , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , POK , Bhutan , sanctions , Bangladesh , Taliban , Imran Khan , IMF , Human Rights , UNHCR , Hydropower , Punjab elections , earthquake , India-Myanmar , EU-Nepal , Myanmar-China , US review , Bangladesh transit deal , Festival of friendship , Entrepreneurship , Population Growth , Saudi Arabia-Maldives
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