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Buddhism and India’s Soft Power Diplomacy
Ankit Mohonto Article

India has always been aware of the need to avoid using military might as the cornerstone of its foreign policy since gaining independence. The values of peaceful coexistence have governed India since Jawaharlal Nehru's Panchsheel principles. Though I....

March 31, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , India , China , SCO , Buddhism , Soft Power , shinzo abe , Diplomacy , Nalanda
Neighborhood News Digest – 20 March 2023

Afghanistan
Afghanistan: OIC to send Islamic scholars to Kabul, will discuss women’s rights with Taliban – Firstpost
With women’s rights in Afghanistan suffering a major setback under the Taliban, the Organization of Islami....

March 20, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , Nepal , foreign policy , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , ISIS , Saudi Arabia , election , CPEC , defence cooperation , Taliban , Unemployment , Tourism , refugees , IMF , UN , Diplomacy , women rights , Vice President , Submarine , India-Bangladesh , Drought , Rohingyas , Drugs , Pak Army , BNP , Electricity , Friendship Pipeline , Khaleda , Teesta , (In)Security , Confidence vote , Local Election
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 15, 2022

Afghanistan
'Majority of Displaced Populations in Afghanistan' Are Women: UN: Tolo News
The UN Women in Afghanistan said that "women make-up the majority of the displaced populations in Afghanistan. The inability to exercise p....

December 15, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal politics , Peace talks , Borders , Loans , Diplomacy , Humanitarian Crisis , Jamaat-e-Islami , Budget , Nepal Economy , India-Myanmar , Bhutan Economy , Myanmar-Bangladesh , Nepal India , Bhutan India , Maldives-Bangladesh , Japan-Rohingya , US Envoy , Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 17, 2022

Afghanistan
Envoys of Over 10 Countries Discuss Afghanistan at Moscow Format: Tolo News
Representatives and officials from more than 10 countries exchanged views on the Afghan situation in the "Moscow Format" meeting on Afghan....

November 17, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , US , China , Russia , economy , Climate Change , RBI , trade , Japan , elections , investment , Doha , energy , Tourism , refugees , IMF , Human Rights , Floods , FTA , COAS , Diplomacy , UNHCR , earthquake , Health crisis , Moscow Format , Trafficking
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 16, 2022

Afghanistan
Kabul: Unidentified Man Killed Pakistani Soldier at Spin Boldak Crossing: Tolo News
The US State Department said that Washington’s “commitment to the people of Afghanistan is enduring,” in a recently released ....

November 16, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , US , China , ASEAN , economy , Climate Change , trade , elections , Tourism , refugees , IMF , Human Rights , Diplomacy , UNHCR , earthquake , Health crisis
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 15, 2022

Afghanistan
Foreign Airlines' Use of Afghan Airspace is Increasing, Say Aviation Author: Tolo News Afghanistan’s Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation (MoTCA) said that the number of flights passing through Afghanistan's airs....

November 15, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , US , China , ASEAN , Climate Change , trade , elections , Population , Tourism , Human Rights , Diplomacy , APEC , UNHCR , earthquake , Health crisis
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 14, 2022

Afghanistan
OIC Opens Mission in Kabul: Tolo News
The Organization of Islamic Countries (OIC) opened a mission in Kabul with a ceremony attended by senior officials of the Islamic Emirate and OIC representatives. Speaking at t....

November 14, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , China , ASEAN , Climate Change , trade , elections , Tourism , Human Rights , Diplomacy , APEC , UNHCR , earthquake , Health crisis
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 11, 2022

Afghanistan
Department of Food Safety Forms Within AFDA: Tolo News
According to AFDA representatives, the department was created to examine the quality and freshness of foods sold in the nation's markets."With the creation of ....

November 11, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , China , ASEAN , Climate Change , trade , elections , Tourism , Human Rights , Diplomacy , APEC , UNHCR , earthquake , Health crisis
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 10, 2022

Afghanistan
First Batch of Afghani Banknotes Arrived in Kabul: Source: Tolo News
The first batch of Afghani banknotes arrived in Kabul, a source within Da Afghanistan Bank (Central Bank) said, adding that another batch will ar....

November 10, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , ASEAN , Climate Change , trade , elections , Tourism , Human Rights , Diplomacy , APEC , UNHCR , earthquake , Health crisis
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 09, 2022

Afghanistan
Afghanistan Exported $1.8 Billion in Goods in Past 7 Months: Tolo News
The office of the first deputy prime minister, Mullah Abdullah Ghani Baradar, said that Afghanistan’s exports abroad have reached $1.85 billi....

November 09, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , ASEAN , Climate Change , trade , elections , Tourism , Human Rights , Diplomacy , APEC , UNHCR , earthquake , Health crisis
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