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The Fifth World Nomad Games in Kazakhstan: Embracing Tradition Through Sports
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

Introduction
Kazakhstan hosted the Fifth World Nomad Games (WNG) from September 7–13, 2024, in its capital city Astana. Since its inception in 2012, the World Nomad Games (WNG) have expanded into a notable platform showcasing the tradit....

September 20, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , Central Asia , Soft Power , Tourism , Keywords- Nomadic Culture , Traditional Sports , ethnosports
Neighborhood News Digest- 17 September 2024

Afghanistan
Muttaqi: Efforts Ongoing to Connect Afghanistan to Türkiye, Europe-Tolo News
Amir Khan Muttaqi, the acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, in a meeting with ambassadors of several countries in Kabul and representativ....

September 17, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , economy , Maldives , Central Asia , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , election , Bangladesh , Turkey , Imran Khan , IMF , UN , ADB , Gender equality , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Sustainable Development Fee (SDF) , ORO Bank , Maldives-China Bilateral Trade , People’s Bank of China , Hazara , Khawaja Allauddin Sabir
Neighborhood News Digest- 30 August 2024

Afghanistan
Termez Trade Center Opens, Boosting Afghanistan-Central Asia Ties-Tolo News
The Economic Deputy of the Office of the Prime Minister has said that Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, at the inauguration ceremony of the Term....

August 30, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , Fiscal reforms , Maldives , Central Asia , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Baluchistan , India-Bangladesh , India-Sri Lanka , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Privatisation , Bank of Maldives (BML) , Financial Coup , Fitch Rating , BNP.
Multilateralism Digest: March 2024-Issue 3

I. India in the UN
Neighborhood News Digest- 11 April 2024

Afghanistan
Ministry: Afghanistan Side Ready for Resumption of Turkish Airlines Flights-Tolo News
The Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) said that Turkish Airlines may soon resume its flights to Afghanistan. Imam....

April 11, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , BJP , Maldives , Central Asia , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bangladesh , poverty , Turkey , Mount Everest , Exports , Education , Awami League , Amnesty , USDP , India- Sri Lanka , Weather , Thailand-Myanmar , Maldives Tourism , Sri Lankan Presidential Election , Bhutan Hydropower loans , Fiscal year , Hindu Rashtra
Looking Back at General Zorawar Singh and his Campaigns: An Assessment
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF Article

Zorawar Singh was a prominent military commander and statesman in the army of Maharaja Gulab Singh of Jammu and Kashmir. He played a pivotal role in defining the modern political boundaries of the Union Territories of Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir. Zo....

March 22, 2024 Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , Central Asia , Jammu and Kashmir , Buddhism , Ladakh , Gilgit-Baltistan , Xinjiang , Sikh Empire , Maharaja Gulab Singh , Dogra , Kishtwar , Kashmiri shawls
What does China-Central Asia Bonhomie Mean to the World?
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

When the G-7 leaders were meeting in Hiroshima with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida as the host, Chinese President Xi Jinping was hosting the leaders of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan in a two-day China-Central ....

May 25, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Central Asia , Energy Security , BRI , Uyghurs , comprehensive strategic partnership , G-7 summit , energy trade
Takeaways from the First meeting of the India-Central Asia JWG on Chabahar Port
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Background
The India-Central Asia Joint Working Group (JWG) on Chabahar Port had its first meeting in Mumbai on April 12–13, 2023. The Deputy Ministers and Senior Officials of the Republics of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkme....

April 20, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Article , SCO , Chabahar Port , Central Asia , Iran , Afghanistan , Humanitarian Assistance , Russia-Ukraine Crisis , Shahid Behesti terminal , Trans Afghan railway
Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: February 2023
Naval Jagota

Vivekananda International Foundation was in full flow in the month of February 2023 with ten expert groups meeting. The areas of interest geographically were Africa, West Asia, US, Pakistan, Indo-Pacific, Neighbourhood, Central Asia and three key top....

March 28, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Pakistan , Indo-Pacific , Central Asia , Africa , West Asia , Myanmar Crisis , Economic Outlook 2023
How Useful was Secretary Blinken’s Visit to Central Asia?
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Background
A year has passed since the Ukrainian conflict erupted in February last year. This crisis has had a devastating impact not just on the countries involved but also on those not part of this conflict. Supply chain disruptions, a ....

March 07, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Article , China , Russia , SCO , Central Asia , reforms , CSTO , C5+1 , Ukraine Crisis , Sanctions. USA
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