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Book Discussion- The Pashtuns: A Contested History authored by Shri Tilak Devasher

On 14th October 2022, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a book discussion on "The Pashtuns- A contested history”, authored by Shri Tilak Devahser. This is the fourth book by Mr. Devasher earlier three being Pakistan: Courting th....

November 21, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Book Discussions , Afghanistan , Pashtuns , Pashtunwali , artificial Durand line , Da Sanga Azadi Da

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 01-15 November 2022

DEFENCE

Shri Giridhar Aramane is the new Defence Secretary of India.
DRDO conducts flight-test of Phase-II Ballistic Missile Defence.
Naval Commanders’ Conference.
Joint Military Training-2022 with....

November 21, 2022 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , India , Afghanistan , Islamic State , Al-Shabaab , Africa , Terrorism , J&K , LWE , Taliban , Singapore , al-Qa’ida , France , COAS , Islamic extremism , Extremism , Somalia , Maoist , Defence Secretary , Dawood , Garuda , Ballistic Missile Defence , Conference , CNS , “YUDH ABHYAS 22”

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

The Pashtuns - A contested history

Tilak Devasher, Consultant, VIF

In this episode, Aakriti Vinayak, Research Associate, VIF discusses with Mr Tilak Devasher, Member National Security Advisory Board his new book, The Pashtuns- A contested history. The discussion explores questions like who are the pashtuns? What is ....

November 16, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Afghanistan , Kabul , Podcast , Pashtuns , Pashtuns history

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 16-31 October 2022

DEFENCE

Raksha Mantri holds bilateral meetings with his counterparts at the DefExpo-2022.
Defence Secretary conducts bilateral meetings ahead of DefExpo 2022.
DEFEXPO 22.
India-Africa Defence Dialogu....

November 03, 2022 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , India , Iran , Afghanistan , Kabul , Islamic State , Africa , Terrorism , J&K , LWE , al-Qa’ida , Islamic extremism , Extremism , Somalia , Maoist , Morocco , Mali , Narcotics , DefExpo-2022 , Gandhinagar , IADD , Aaymanirbharta , HTT-40 , C-295 , Garuda

First Russia-Central Asia Summit: A Reflection of Deep Connect between the Two Regions

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Senior Research Associate , VIF Commentary

Background

During the ongoing Ukrainian crisis, Russia’s relations with its near abroad, namely the Central Asian region, have been put to test. Central Asian Republics (CARs) have maintained a middle-ground approach, neither opposing n....

October 25, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , US , Russia , INSTC , Afghanistan , Taliban , Chabahar , Tajikistan , Ukrainian crisis , Unified Energy System , Transport Corridors , Astana

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - October 21, 2022

Afghanistan

Iran and Pakistan Officials Pledge to Act for Peace in Afghanistan: Tolo News

Pakistan's special envoy for Afghanistan on a trip to Iran talked about the current situation in Afghanistan with Iranian officials. Ira....

October 21, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Maldives , Iran , Afghanistan , GDP , Oman , Infrastructure , Myanmar Junta , USA- Pakistan , polls , Elections Economic crisis

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - October 20, 2022

Afghanistan

Iran and Pakistan Officials Pledge to Act for Peace in Afghanistan: Tolo News

Pakistan's special envoy for Afghanistan on a trip to Iran talked about the current situation in Afghanistan with Iranian officials. Ira....

October 20, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Maldives , Iran , Afghanistan , GDP , Oman , Infrastructure , Myanmar Junta , USA- Pakistan , polls , Elections Economic crisis

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - October 14, 2022

Afghanistan

Uzbekistan President Suggests Forming Intl Group to Coordinate with Kabul: Tolo News

Speaking at the 6th CICA Summit Astana 2022, the president of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, suggested the establishment of an i....

October 14, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Russia , economy , Afghanistan , Climate Change , sanctions , Ukraine , military , Human Rights , Floods , Connectivity

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - October 13, 2022

Afghanistan

Imposing Sanctions Does Not Benefit Kabul, Washington: Islamic Emirate: Tolo News

The Islamic Emirate reacted to the new sanctions imposed by the US on the members of the Islamic Emirate, saying that such sanctions....

October 13, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Russia , economy , Afghanistan , sanctions , UNHRC , Ukraine , military , Human Rights , Floods , Connectivity