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Global Situation and Challenges Ahead in 2024
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Article

While it is difficult to predict the future, one can be reasonably sure that the forces of change unleashed in the last few years will continue to intensify and create unexpected situations. Black swan events are becoming increasingly common. In 2022....

January 24, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Israel , Pakistan , China , Russia , Iran , Taiwan , Ukraine , Korea , Hamas
Sri Lanka: Is the Worst Over?
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

Sri Lanka is in the process of economic recovery after the Island nation was hit by a severe economic crisis in 2022—the worst since its independence— resulting from poor governance, mismanagement, weak fiscal/monetary policy choices and the havo....

January 23, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Sri Lanka , Article , China , economy , Sri Lanka , RCEP , India- Sri Lanka , Tamil reconciliation
Bangladesh Elections and its Aftermath
Amb Pankaj Saran Article

Bangladesh’s elections have just been held on January 7. As anticipated Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has returned back to power with a large majority. With this she starts her fifth term in office, the first being from 1996 to 2001 and the other th....

January 18, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , India , China , Rohingya , Muslim Brotherhood , Awami League , Sheikh Hasina , BNP , Ganges Water Treaty
Neighborhood News Digest- 17 January 2024

Afghanistan
Wakhan Corridor officially connects Afghanistan to China: Taliban- The Khama Press
A report from Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province confirms that Afghanistan is now officially linked to China via the Badakhshan pr....

January 17, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , Army , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , CPEC , Bangladesh , Taliban , Imran Khan , EU , Tourism , Taxes , EEZ , Rohingyas , China-Nepal , Foreign loan , Tea Trade , Sagaing , Maldives-China Tourism , Male Mayor elections.
Neighborhood News Digest – 12 January 2024

Afghanistan
Blasts Hit Kabul, Balkh Leaving Several Killed- Tolo News
At least two civilians were killed and 12 others were injured in a grenade blast in PD 18 of Kabul today, a spokesman for the Kabul security department, Kha....

January 12, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Conflict , Army Chief , Imran Khan , IMF , Remittances , Nepal-India , China-Myanmar , Indo-Bhutan , Human Rights Violation , Bangladesh New Cabinet , Red Sea security Operation , Justice Ahsan
Roundtable Discussion on Indo-Indonesian Geopolitics: Navigating Growth amidst Global Challenges

On 11 December, the VIF in collaboration with Habibie Centre, Indonesia organised a RoundTable Discussion (RTD) on "Indo-Indonesian Geopolitics: Navigating Growth Amidst Global Challenges". Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, welcomed the speakers and gav....

January 11, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Interaction , China , ASEAN , Indonesia , Amrit Kaal , Vasudev kutumbakam
Neighborhood News Digest- 11 January 2024

Afghanistan
Source Says Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman Met With Islamic Emirate Leader- Tolo News
A source told TOLO news that Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, the leader of Pakistan's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, met with Mawlawi Hibatullah Ak....

January 11, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Turkey , Imran Khan , Remittances , Education , Cabinet , Anti-Terrorism Bill , Japan-Myanmar , Maldives-US , Maldives-India relations , BTP , Bangladesh Inflation , Human Rights Violation , Nepal-Ireland , Ayodhya Temple , Myanmar -ASEAN , Gelephu
Why Djibouti and the Gulf of Aden matter for India and the Indo-Pacific
Sankalp Gurjar Commentary

With the latest drone attacks launched by the Houthi rebels on the cargo ships transiting through the Gulf of Aden and southern Red Sea, the region in and around Djibou....

January 11, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , Commentary , India , US , China , Indo-Pacific , Maritime Security , Djibouti , Indian Ocean , Gulf of Aden , Red Sea
Neighborhood News Digest- 09 January 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate’s PM Meets Pakistan’s Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman- Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate’s Prime Minister, Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, received the Pakistani delegation led by Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, th....

January 09, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , China , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Nawaz Sharif , Taliban , Bhutan elections , Economic crisis , India-Maldives relations , Bangladesh Election , PTI , TTP , Fisherman issue , China-Maldives Relations , Religious freedom
Neighbourhood News Digest - 08 January 2024

Afghanistan
Pakistan Delegation Led by Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman Arrives in Kabul-Tolo News
After meeting with the Pakistani delegation headed by Maulana Fazl-ur-Rehman, the leader of Pakistan's Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam party, Amir K....

January 08, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , India-Nepal , Bhutan elections , IMF , United Nations , Arabian Sea , Bangladesh Election , Awami League , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Nepal-Russia , General Elections , Sunni Cleric , Baloch protest , BRP , Military Airstrike , India-Maldives. Maldives-China
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