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Neighborhood News Digest- 13 June 2024

Afghanistan

Countries Pledge $842M in Aid for Afghanistan at Brussels Meeting-Tolo News

Senior officials from various countries have pledged nearly $842 million to address the humanitarian emergency in Afghanistan during a mee....

June 13, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Brussels , illegal immigrants , World Bank , IMF , GDP , Taxation , PTI , Budget , India-Bangladesh , Drugs , Drones , India-Myanmar , China-Nepal , Electricity , Bangladesh-Myanmar , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Maldives Ports Limited (MPL) , Palestine.

Is Taming the Dragon Possible in Central Asia?

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

Background

Due to its proximity to China’s western region and abundant natural resources, the Central Asian region is crucial from a geopolitical perspective. With the demise of the Soviet Union, China established a significant political ....

February 28, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , Russia , SCO , Protests , Kazakhstan , Corruption , BRI , illegal immigrants , Debt Trap , Leasing Land , Ukraine Conflict , Anti-China Protests , Cultural Invasion

Local Perception of China's Growing Role in Central Asia

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Introduction

China's relation with its Central Asian neighbours has been complicated. Even though Beijing maintains good relations with most Central Asian governments, rising anti-Chinese sentiments among the local populace have proved ch....

October 10, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , China , Article , Protests , Kazakhstan , Corruption , illegal immigrants , Debt Trap , Demonstrations , Anti-China , Leasing Land , Detention Camps , Sinophobia , Kyrgystan

Citizenship Amendment Act: Uncalled for Protests

Amb Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF Article

In the wake of the recently passed Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) several parts of the country have been rocked by violent protests including with the participation of some prominent institutions of learning. While violent protests are per se repreh....

December 23, 2019 Ilegal Immigration , Governance and Political Studies , Article , NRC , Refugee Policy , CAB , Article 14 , Article 15 , illegal immigrants