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Neighborhood News Digest – 15 December 2023

Afghanistan
Pakistan punishes Kabul with Sirajuddin Haqqani ‘Disclosure’-The Khama Press
Pakistan has let out its worst-kept secret that the top mujahideen personnel of its anti-Russian and, later, anti-US campaigns in Afg....

December 15, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , US , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , Pakistan Elections , OIC , refugees , Bangladesh Election , National Day , coup , China-Myanmar , Human Trafficking , Bilawal Bhutto , UNP , Afghan refugees , PM Kakar , Chinese Research Vessel , SJB , Sirajuddin Haqqani , Humanitarian , Budget 2024 , Hydrographic Surveys , Women Empowerment.
The Turkish Exception to India's Forays in West Asia
Md. Muddassir Quamar Commentary

The West Asia region is considered an “extended neighbourhood” in Indian foreign policy discourse. Since recalibrating its foreign policy in the 1990s, this important region has found a coveted place in India’s external outreach. Consequently, ....

July 27, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Commentary , OIC , I2U2 , AKP , Pakistan factor
Erdogan Consolidates Power in Turkey with Third Win: India needs to be Watchful
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

The unprecedented third term that Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan won during the second round of presidential elections has attracted considerable media attention in India and Europe. Before the first round of elections held on 14 May, opinion....

June 05, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , NATO , Erdogan , OIC , G-20 , Ukraine War , missile defence system , Kilicdaroglu , Bosporus Strait , strategic location
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 12, 2022

Afghanistan
Clashes Occur Across Durand Line at Spin Boldak: Tolo News
Clashes between the forces of the Islamic Emirate and Pakistan military happened along the Durand Line in Spin Boldak port, a spokesman told TOLOnews. Ha....

December 12, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Japan , elections , Election Commission , Imran Khan , OIC , IMF , Indonesia , Durand Line , Budget , junta , Drought , BNP , AL , Economic and Political (In)Stability , External Power , RBI-MMA , Dhivehi Rayyithunge Party (DRP) , Shanakiyan Rasamanickam. , Chaman
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 18, 2022

Afghanistan
Participants at Moscow Format Release Joint Statement: Tolo News
The participants of the Moscow Format discussed the current situation in Afghanistan with an emphasis on regional security, military-political stabil....

November 18, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , China , Army , economy , Afghanistan , Bhutan , OIC , IMF , Floods , Moscow Format , Debt Sustainability , AOSSG , Nepal election , Nepal Balance of Payment , Hydroelectric Project
Third Edition of India-Central Asia Dialogue: Bolstering India’s Central Asia Policy
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Introduction
Central Asia’s geostrategic importance stands increased with the recent developments in Afghanistan. Two major powers, i.e., Russia and China continue to maintain their influence in the region while the US and West still need....

December 30, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Article , SCO , Kazakhstan , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , trade , Tajikistan , Turkmenistan , Tourism , OIC , Capacity Building , Connectivity , India-Central Asia Dialogue , Pharmaceuticals
The Palestinian Predicament
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

The normalisation of diplomatic relations between Israel and the UAE and Bahrain earlier this month has changed the regional dynamic as more Arab countries may follow the lead. This has a direct impact on the Palestinian psyche and support system as ....

September 29, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Arab Spring , Gaza , Arab League , OIC , UAE , PLO , Abraham Accords , Hamas , Israel. Jerusalem
Pakistan Puts its Foot into its Mouth
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

Making a nuisance of yourself is a special art which only a few can master. This often happens when you are blinded by some misplaced priorities and others can see through your game. This is what happened when Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood ....

August 26, 2020 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Commentary , Pakistan , Kashmir , CPEC , Pakistani Terrorists , Imran Khan , OIC , UAE , Qureshi , MBS , Saudis
Article 370 Fully Integrates J & K with India
Amb Kanwal Sibal Commentary

The revision of Article 370 removed a long festering abscess in our body politic. India had been divided in 1947 but Article 370 blurred a neat division by preventing the full integration of J&K with India. J&K obtained a special status because of th....

August 03, 2020 Jammu & Kashmir , National Security and Strategic Studies , Commentary , Pakistan , Kashmir , Radicalisation , Terrorism , Article 370 , OIC , Article 35 A , Sufi Islam , Hurriyat
Does The Trump Plan for Peace Make Sense?
Amb K P Fabian Commentary

Before answering the question, let us look at the highlights of the 180-page plan worked out over three years, between Israel and U.S., with marginal consultations with Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and one or two others , but not with the Palestinians wh....

February 12, 2020 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Jerusalem , Palestine , Gaza , West Bank , Arab League , OIC
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