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Correcting the Indian Media Narrative on Nepal’s Pro-China Posture

Nepal is a sovereign country, and promoting and expanding its foreign relations fall under its sole rights. However, such extensions and promotions should not harm its immediate neighbours, India and China. Nepal must be aware of its red lines, and i....

January 16, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , India , China , Nepal , BRI , KP Oli

Decoding China’s BRI Agreement with Nepal

Prof Hari Bansh Jha Commentary

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) of China is its global endeavour that aims at promoting connectivity through the development of infrastructure facilities in different corners of the world, including in Asia, Africa, and Europe. In South Asia, Nepa....

January 13, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Neighbourhood Studies , China , Nepal , Commentary , China , Nepali Congress , KP Sharma Oli , BRI , 12-Point Agreement

Neighbourhood News Digest - 10 December 2024

Afghanistan

Shaheen Criticizes US for Actions Related to Doha Agreement – Tolo News

Suhail Shaheen, the head of the Political Office of the Islamic Emirate in Qatar accused the United States of violating the Doha Agreement. ....

December 10, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Cybercrime , BRI , SAARC , India-Bangladesh Relations , India-Bhutan Relations , ADB , Doha Agreement , UNHCR , Asian Development Bank , Maldives-Japan Relations , United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees , Afghan-US relations , Electoral Reforms , Bhutan-Japan Relations , Bangladesh-Myanmar border , Pakistan-China Relations , Pakistan-US Relations , US-Sri Lanka Relations

A Critical Examination of the SCO Council of Heads of Government Summit in Islamabad

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

The recent Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Council of Heads of Government (CHG) Summit held in Islamabad has garnered significant attention due to the regional dynamics among member countries, particularly between India and Pakistan, as well ....

October 28, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , CPEC , BRI , Connectivity , Gwadar port , SCO summit , Terrorism and Extremism

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

No End to Political Instability in Nepal

Prof Hari Bansh Jha Commentary

Once again President of Nepal Communist Party – Unified-Marxist-Leninist (CPN-UML) KP Sharma Oli, 72, became Nepal’s Prime Minister on July 15, 2024, after his predecessor Pushpa Kamal Dahal failed to prove a majority in the Nepalese Parliament, ....

August 14, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , India , Nepal , BRI , KP Oli , MCC , Deuba

Neighborhood News Digest- 19 July 2024

Afghanistan

Shaheen Reacts to Pakistan's Summoning of Deputy Ambassador in Islamabad-Tolo News

Suhail Shaheen, the head of the Islamic Emirate’s political office in Doha, reacted to the statement from Pakistan's Ministry of ....

July 19, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Doha , BRI , India-Bangladesh , PML (N) , Nepal-China , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Thimphu , Economic Transformation Bill , Quota Protest , Afghanistan Journalists Center (AFJC) , Fitch , Reserved Seats , Asian Development Bank Maldives Custom Service , Power Trade , USAID.

Neighborhood News Digest - 26 June 2024

Afghanistan

Afghanistan Qualifies for the World Cup Semi-Final for the First Time Ever-Tolo News

The Afghanistan national cricket team won its final match of the Super Eight stage of the ongoing T20 World Cup 2024 against Bang....

June 26, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Supreme Court , Bangladesh , USAID , BRI , IMF , territorial dispute , imports , India-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , US-Myanmar , India-Sri Lanka , US-Bangladesh , China-Bangladesh , Bamyan , Ex-LTTE , World Cup , Poppy Cultivation Pakistan , Ogra , Maldives - China Trade , Bhutan Economic Opportunities

Neighborhood News Digest - 25 June 2024

Afghanistan

G7 countries oppose composition and agenda of third Doha meeting on Afghanistan: Report- The Khaama Press

According to reports, G7 countries, including the US and UK, oppose the composition and agenda of the third ....

June 25, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Doha , BRI , G7 , IMF , Remittances , UN , UAE , Bahrain , Rakhine , Nepal-China , Bangladesh-India , Cabinet , SEZ , Operation Azm-e-Istehkam , Finance Bill , K-P , Conscription Law , Samoa Agreement , Maldivian Economy , Bhutan-India Trade Routes

How Critical are the Critical Minerals for Central Asia?

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

Why are Critical Minerals Important?

Critical minerals, with their unique and irreplaceable properties, are vital to modern technologies, industries, and national security. Their designation as critical stems from these properties but als....

June 25, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , China , BRI , C5+1 , clean energy , critical minerals , Rare Earth Minerals , Green energy , US-Central Asia