Articles

2001 Bonn Afghan Conference - 2024 Swiss Ukraine Peace Summit Lessons For India

Amb Asoke Mukerji, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

"India's position has been vindicated," Ambassador Asoke Mukerji, India's Former Permanent Representative to the UN says on 'The Gist'. That's because 14 out of the 100 participants of the 'Summit on Peace in Ukraine' in Switzerland similarly dissoci....

June 18, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , India , Russia , Ukraine , Afghan Conference , Pathtopeace

Neighborhood News Digest- 12 June 2024

Afghanistan

Nadim in Russia: Afghanistan Demands Non-Interference from Other Nations-Tolo News

Nada Mohammad Nadim, Acting Minister of Higher Education, criticized foreign interference in Afghanistan's affairs during the Secon....

June 12, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , BRICS , Bangladesh , Doha , PTI , Budget , India-Bangladesh , PPP , India-Bhutan , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Maldives-India ties , Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPCC) , Maldives -UK relations , Rakhine State , Bangladesh-Sri Lanka , Matarbari Power Plant , TNA.

Why is the UK Courting Central Asia?

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

Background

The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has prompted Western countries to play a more active role in Central Asia. In March 2023, US Secretary Anthony Blinken visited Central Asia, followed by German Federal President Steinm....

May 29, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , China , Russia , sanctions , Russia Ukraine conflict , Energy resources , Multivector foreign policy , Educational initiatives

Neighborhood News Digest- 29 May 2024

Afghanistan

Putin: Building ties with Taliban is necessary- The Khaama Press

Russian President Vladimir Putin stated that it is necessary to build relations with the Taliban due to their control over Afghanistan. Vladimir Puti....

May 29, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Sri Lanka elections , FDI , Budget , India-Bangladesh , PML (N) , Rohingyas , India-Myanmar , US-Myanmar , UNP , NPP , Maldives Tourism , Upazila Polls , Sustainable Development Funds , Marijuana , United Nations Secretary General (UNSG).

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

VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01-15 May 2024)

Defence

Vice Admiral Krishna Swaminathan, AVSM, VSM assumes charge as Vice Chief of Naval Staff.
7th India-Indonesia Joint Defence Cooperation Committee meeting held in New Delhi.
May 21, 2024 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Pakistan , Russia , Defence , Kashmir , Indian Air Force , POK , Indian Army , Al-Shabaab , Africa , Terrorism , DRDO , J&K , LWE , Balochistan , Indian Navy , LeT , Ministry of Defence , Somalia , Bharat , FICN , exercise , Aatmanirbhar , Islamic , Indian Coast Guard , Nijjar , Martime , Naval Base , Defence Acquisition , Muzaffarabad

Neighborhood News Digest- 20 May 2024

Afghanistan

Baradar: Baghlan Flood Disaster 'Severe,' Requires Immediate Aid-Tolo News

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, deputy prime minister for economic affairs, described the flood disaster in Baghlan (including casualties and d....

May 20, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Russia , Kyrgyzstan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , sanctions , India-Nepal , Saudi Arabia , Bangladesh , Tourism , Rohingyas , India-Myanmar , Opium , Upazila Polls , Baghlan , Maldives Debt , Bangladesh-Australia , UN Human Rights Office , Sri Lanka-Canada , Maritime Affairs , Nepal-EU

Neighborhood News Digest- 16 May 2024

Afghanistan

Russia offers aid to Afghanistan after devastating floods – Khaama Press

Maria Zakharova, the Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson, announced that Russia is prepared to help Afghanistan after severe f....

May 16, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , ASEAN , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , CPEC , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , ADB , cybersecurity , Narcotics , BNP , India-Myanmar , India-Sri Lanka , Flood , US-Bangladesh , Maldives Debt , Airstrike , Maldives-UK Trade Talks , FCR , Arms Manufacturing , Agri-food Trade and Investment Forum , Nepal-South Korea

Neighborhood News Digest- 29 April 2024

Afghanistan

Russian Foreign Ministry: Recognition Contingent on Inclusive Afghan Govt- Tolo News

Mikhail Galuzin, Deputy Foreign Minister of Russia, stated that the recognition of the Islamic Emirate is contingent upon the est....

April 29, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , Nepal , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , cyber crime , IMF , UN , India-Bangladesh , SLFP , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Xiang Yang Hong 03 , PML(N) , Sri Lankan Presidential Election , IHC , Ishaq Dar , World Economic Forum Special Meeting