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India and Russia: Navigating the Challenges Amidst Global Geopolitical Shifts
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

Introduction
In the post-COVID era, the global geopolitical landscape has been highly unstable and marked by continuing military conflicts with far-reaching implications globally. Even the countries that are not directly participating in ....

February 24, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Russia , Commentary , SCO , QUAD , BRICS , EAEU , Ukraine War , Multipolar World
Neighborhood News Digest- 17 October 2024

Afghanistan
Pakistani PM: World Should Ask Afghan Authorities to Form Inclusive Gov’t-Tolo News
Shehbaz Sharif, the Prime Minister of Pakistan, has called on the international community to encourage the caretaker government ....

October 17, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , SCO , economy , Maldives , Iran , Australia , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , Bangladesh , BRI , RCEP , Maldives-China , India-Sri Lanka , Istanbul , interim Government , BNP. , Maarif Foundation , Honorary Doctorate , US State Department
Neighborhood News Digest- 16 October 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Rejects Claims of Arms Smuggling to Pakistan-Tolo News
The Ministry of Interior has dismissed the claims made by Pakistani officials regarding arms smuggling from Afghanistan to Pakistan, saying tha....

October 16, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , SCO , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , BRICS , Bangladesh , UK , World Bank , UN , JUI-F , CSTO , India-Bangladesh , PPP , Maldives-India , Maldives-China , China-Bangladesh , Hydro Power Projects , Paro International Airport , China-Bhutan.
Neighborhood News Digest- 15 October 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Absent From 23rd SCO Meeting-Tolo News
The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) meeting will begin tomorrow without the presence of a representative from the Islamic Emirate. Following the absen....

October 15, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , SCO , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Bhutan , CPEC , Bangladesh , Tourism , World Bank , Islamic Emirate , Awami League , IAEA , Adani , Pashtuns , IMF. , Maldives-Japan Relations , Pashtun Jirga
Neighborhood News Digest - 14 October 2024

Afghanistan
12 Political Figures Return to Afghanistan through Commission-Tolo News
Ahmadullah Wasiq, the head of the Commission for Contact with Personalities, stated that in the past month of this solar year, twelve politica....

October 14, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , SCO , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Rajapaksa , Awami League , PTI , BNP , General Elections , Jirga , Chief Justice of India , Anti-Israeli Protestors
Neighborhood News Digest- 09 October 2024

Afghanistan
Kabul Launches 22.75 MW Solar Energy Project in Surobi- Tolo News
The construction of a 22.75 MW solar energy project began on Tuesday in the Naghlu area of Surobi district, Kabul. Abdul Bari Omar, the head of Da A....

October 09, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , SCO , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , Bangladesh , World Bank , IMF , PTI , Sheikh Hasina , Sri Lanka Election , Khyber Pakhtunkhwa , Maldives-India relations , interim Government , Helmand
Neighborhood News Digest- 05 July 2024

Afghanistan
SCO Members: A Stable Afghanistan is Beneficial for the Region-Tolo News
The leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) member countries have reiterated in a statement that a peaceful Afghanistan is ben....

July 05, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , SCO , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Japan , Qatar , Bangladesh , BNP , Human Trafficking , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Teesta project , Hydropower Capacity , Maldives-Eritrea Trade , Nepal Politics.
Neighborhood News Digest- 04 July 2024

Afghanistan
Taliban demand prisoner exchange for release of American citizens-The Khaama Press
The Taliban spokesperson announced on Wednesday that discussions were held in Doha with US representatives regarding prisoner excha....

July 04, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Russia , SCO , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , AI , IMF , UN , Floods , ICJ , ADB , Rohingyas , UNICEF , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , MNDAA , Bond Restructuring Deal , National Council , Maldives-Sri Lanka Relations , Political Turmoil.
Multilateralism Digest: February 2024 - Issue 2

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Russia and Central Asia
Condor Energies secures gas field contract in Uzbekistan
Condor Energies Inc. (TSX: CDR), a Canadian energy company, has announced a contract with Uzbekistan to enhance production at a cluster of natura....

February 20, 2024 SCO , defence cooperation , Turkey , Caspian Sea , Black Sea , Georgia , Eurasia News Digest , Critical mineral , US-Central Asia , Armenia-Azerbaijan Border , Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
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