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Neighborhood News Digest- 25 July 2024

Afghanistan
Iran begins major border sealing project to secure Northeast frontier with Afghanistan-The Khaama Press
Ahmad Akbari, commander of the 444th Engineering Group of the Iranian Army’s Ground Forces, has announced th....

July 25, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Bangladesh-US , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , PTI. , Quota Protest , IGP , Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) , 20th CPC Central Committee , Sri Lanka-Japan , Australia-Maldives Relations
Iran’s Role in India's Strategy in the South Caucasus
Dr Sergei Melkonian Article

The changing world order is marked by the growth of new power centers and redistribution of spheres of influence. India is becoming one of the key poles, and the South Caucasus one of the regions of competition. Restoration of the regional balance of....

July 17, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Iran , India's Foreign Policy , Azerbaijan , Armenia , South Caucasus , Transport corridor
Neighborhood News Digest- 11 July 2024

Afghanistan
Afghanistan's Exports to Iran Reach $16 Million-Tolo News
The Ministry of Industry and Commerce states that Afghanistan's exports to Iran from the beginning of the current solar year until the 10th of Saratan (sola....

July 11, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Constitution , Bangladesh , Panjshir , Bhutan Economy , Bangladesh-China , ECP , Chin , Maldives-China Relations , National Debt , Maldives-Sri Lanka Relations , Electric Vehicles (EVs) , ISI.
Neighborhood News Digest- 08 July 2024

Afghanistan
Changes in Govt Positions Announced by Islamic Emirate-Tolo News
Based on the decree of the leader of the Islamic Emirate, officials of various departments have been changed. Hamdullah Fitrat, deputy spokesperson f....

July 08, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Inflation , UAE , Civil war , Bangladesh-China , Myanmar-China , Confidence vote , IMF. , ECP , Bhutan Innovation Forum , Indian Chamber of Commerce (ICC) , Tax
Neighborhood News Digest- 01 July 2024

Afghanistan
Mujahid at Doha 3: Islamic Emirate Committed to Positive Engagement-Tolo News
Zabihullah Mujahid, head of the delegation of the Islamic Emirate, at the inauguration ceremony of the third Doha meeting on Afghanistan....

July 01, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , UNESCO , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Doha , Tourism , Inflation , UN , India-Bangladesh , Nepal-China , Padma Bridge , Nepal-India , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , fuel Prices , China-Bangladesh , Samoa Agreement , Sri Lanka Presidential Poll , Non-Filers , FBR , Agarwood Inoculation Initiative
Neighborhood News Digest - 27 June 2024

Afghanistan
Doha Talks 'In No Way' Recognize Afghan Interim Govt: Dujarric- Tolo News
A delegation of the Islamic Emirate, led by Zabihullah Mujahid, will participate in the third Doha meeting, and the United Nations has descr....

June 27, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Doha , IMF , BLA , PTI , TTP , Vienna , India-Bangladesh , Nepal-China , Nepal-India , India-Myanmar , Deb Restructuring Agreement , US-Sri Lanka , Maldives-China Trade , Fitch Credit Rating , Carbon Trade , RAW , UNEnvoy
Neighborhood News Digest - 20 June 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Reacts to UN Rapporteur's Remarks - Tolo News
Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesperson of the Islamic Emirate, has described the report by UN Rapporteur Richard Bennett and representatives of some count....

June 20, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Bhutan , Nepal China , Bangladesh , UNHRC , Thailand , refugees , UN , Suu Kyi , India-Bangladesh , National Assembly , PPP , Rohingyas , Nepal-India , China-Myanmar , Capital expenditure , India-Sri Lanka , Bilawal , World Refugee Day , US Myanmar , Ministry of Finance
Neighborhood News Digest- 14 June 2024

Afghanistan
PM's Office Discusses Second Sarobi Dam and Jawzjan Gas Power Projects-Tolo News
The Economic Commission of the Prime Minister's Office in a meeting discussed the construction of the second Sarobi Dam in Kabul prov....

June 14, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , economy , Maldives , Iran , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , UNESCO , Bhutan , Punjab , Bangladesh , Arakan army , IMF , UAE , Budget , Bangladesh-China , Russia-Myanmar , Landslides , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Teesta River , Britain-Nepal , Easter attack , Industrial Policies , VPN , Hydrography Agreement.
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.
Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: March 2024
Anurag Bisen, Senior Fellow, VIF

During the month, the VIF Neighbourhood Experts Group hosted a roundtable discussion to analyse recent developments in Nepal and their implications for India. It emerged that Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's removal of the Nepali Congress from the....

May 29, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Israel , Nepal , Iran , elections , India-South Korea relations , military , instability , Economic Recovery , Hamas , India- Sri Lanka relations , Political Landscape , Gaza Conflict , National People’s Congress (NPC) , Economic Roadmap , Geopolitical Challenges , President Yoon
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