Afghanistan
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 07, 2022

Afghanistan
Uzbekistan NSA: It is Important Afghanistan Not Be Isolated: Tolo News
Uzbekistan National Security Advisor Victor Mohammadov said that it is “important” to not allow Afghanistan to be Isolated or to leave it ....

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 06, 2022

Afghanistan
Zardari Expects to Talk With Kabul Over Threats Facing Pakistan: Tolo News
Pakistan's foreign minister Bilawal Bhutto Zardari said they are expecting to work with an “interim authority” in Afghanistan to “addre....

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 05, 2022

Afghanistan
Ministry Reviewing Proposals for Mine Extraction: Tolo News
The Ministry of Mines and Petroleum is considering the proposals submitted by companies for the extraction of eight major mines in the western provinces o....

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....

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

DEFENCE

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....

The Pashtuns - A contested history

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 ....

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

DEFENCE

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

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....

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....

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