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Bangladesh in 2024: A Year of Political Turmoil and Transformation
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

The year 2024 marked a period of intense political unrest for Bangladesh, one defined by sharp political polarization, economic struggles, and significant shifts in governance. From the re-election of Sheikh Hasina at the beginning of the year to the....

January 06, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , India , foreign policy , economy , Bangladesh , Awami League , Sheikh Hasina , BNP , Quota Movement , Muhammad Yunus , Minority , Student Uprising
Myanmar: The Fall of Rakhine; Imperatives for India
Lt Gen PC Nair, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, PhD, (Retd) Article

On 9th Dec 2024, Arakan Army (AA), one of the most powerful Ethnic Armed Organisations and one from the Three Brotherhood Alliance (the other two being the MNDAA and TNLA) battling Myanmar Army (Tatmadaw) captured one of the last army outposts in the....

December 31, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Article , Rohingya , Tatmadav , ⁠Kaladan Multi Modal Transit and Transport Project , ⁠Rakhine State , Oil and Gas Pipelines of China
India Nepal Border Disputes & the Kalapani Issue
Jyoti Kumar Article

(This is an updated version of the article published earlier on the website.)

Introduction
On May 20, 2020, ....

December 11, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Article , China , India Nepal Relations , Maps , Sher Bahadur Deuba , Kalapani , Survey of India , Border Disputes , Treaty of Segowlie , Sugauli , Limpiyadhura , Lipulekh , JTC , JWG on the India-Nepal Boundary , Boundary Working Group , Bilateral Mechanism , CPN- UML , CPN-ML , ANNFSU , K P Sharma Oli , Girija Prasad Koirala
The Forgotten ‘Student Movement’ of East Pakistan
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF Article

On Wednesday, 17th July 2024, top officials of Dhaka University announced the suspension of classes and closure of the university dorms following violent protests against quotas for government jobs. December 10, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Historical and Civilisational Studies , Article , East Pakistan , Sheikh Mujibur Rahman , Ayub Khan , Bangladesh Liberation War , Bhasha Andolan , Dhaka University , Shaheed Minar , Yahya Khan , 16 December

The Challenges of Secularism and Governance in Nepal
Prof Hari Bansh Jha Commentary

Nepal, a nation with deep-rooted cultural traditions, was declared a secular state in 2008 after centuries as a Hindu kingdom. This transformation, driven by ideals of equality and inclusivity, was expected to unify the country’s various religious ....

December 09, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , Nepal , economy , governance , Secularism
VIF Delegation’s Visit to Nepal
Heena Samant, Research Associate, VIF Commentary

The VIF delegation led by Lt. Gen. R K Sawhney, and joined by Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (retd) and Shri Avadhesh Mathur visited Nepal between 21 September and 24 September, 2024. The visit included extensive interactions with various dignitaries and ....

November 27, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , democracy , Climate Change , Smart Cities , Connectivity , Waste Management , expression , workforce , rising power
VIF Delegation’s Visit to Nepal

The VIF delegation led by Lt. Gen. R K Sawhney, and joined by Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (retd) and Shri Avadhesh Mathur visited Nepal between 21 September and 24 September, 2024. The visit included extensive interactions with various dignitaries and ....

November 19, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Interaction , democracy , Climate Change , Smart Cities , Bilateral ties , Cooperation , Connectivity , Waste Management , expression , workforce , rising power , municipalities.
A New Era for Sri Lanka? The November Parliamentary Election
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction
On September 21 this year Sri Lanka held its first presidential election after the Aragalaya protests amid significant political and economic challenges, marking a crucial moment in the country’s journey toward economic rec....

November 13, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , Sri Lanka , election , IMF , NPP , SJB , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Aragalaya , Sri Lanka Parliamentary Election , Anura Kumara Dissanayake , Tamil votes
Beijing's Strategic Engagement with Bangladesh in the Aftermath of Power Shift
Rahul Pandey Article

The political landscape in Bangladesh underwent a dramatic transformation in August 2024 when Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to step down following a wave of student protests, now known as the ‘November 11, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , China , Bangladesh , Rohingya , Muhammad Yunus , Bangladesh Armed Forces , Goal 2020 plan , JIB

President Muizzu Visit to India amidst Economic Uncertainties: An Analytical Overview
Umang Bhansali, Research Assistant, VIF Article

On October 10, 2024 President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu, accompanied by First Lady Madam Sajidha Mohamed, concluded the five-day state visit to India. The visit conducted by President Muizzu, at the invitation of Indian President Droupadi Murmu, marked the ....

November 07, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Maldives , Article , defence cooperation , Tourism , Maldivian Economy , India Maldives Relations , Maldives Monetary Authority , MMA , Maldives GDP , President Mohamed Muizzu , Maldives Association of Travel Agents and Tour Operators , MATATO
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