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Appalling state of Press Freedom in Pakistan
Aakriti Vinayak Article

A strained relationship exists between the media and state in Pakistan. Pakistan has gradually and systematically strengthened a tyrannical grip over freedom of expression1. More sophisticated and complex methods of silencing dissenting v....

July 03, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Article , Pakistan , Imran Khan , military , Neighbourhood studies , Press Freedom , Censorship , Human Rights
BIMSTEC: Present and Future Perspectives
Udayan Das

In the current geopolitics, the Indo-Pacific region has gained significance. Within this, BIMSTEC as a sub-regional organisation has an imminent place, as it connects two regions-South Asia and Southeast Asia. Dr. Sreeradha Datta has taken the initia....

July 02, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Bay of Bengal , BIMSTEC , Podcast , Region , Regional identity
The US and NATO Withdrawal from Afghanistan and its Effect on the Afghanistan Air Force and the War
Naval Jagota Article

Introduction
The US and coalition military forces are withdrawing from Afghanistan after 20 years. The decision was announced by the US president and the withdrawal completion date has been set as 11 Sept 2021. There were many actors which ....

June 30, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Neighbourhood Studies , US , Afghanistan , Article , US , Taliban , Aircraft , Air Power , Afghanistan Air Force , Pilots , TAAC-Air , Maintenance , air asset. Training
Pakistan External and Internal Developments
Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF

Pakistan remains mired in complexities and uncertainties. On the external front, Post US withdrawal from Afghanistan, what will be Pakistan's role in Afghanistan? How far it's own security will be affected in case of Taliban gaining the upper hand in....

June 26, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , economy , Afghanistan , USA , Security , Taliban , Podcast
150-Days of Political Crises: A Setback to Democracy in Myanmar
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF Article

It has been 150 days since the Myanmar military challenged the 2020 élections and took over its hegemonic shape on 01 February 2021. The political crisis has led to a humanitarian crisis in the country. The progress seen in the democratic process si....

June 24, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Article , democracy , Protests , COVID-19 , refugees , Civil war , Military Coup , NUG , Ethnic Armed Organisations
निश्चित ही यह भूल नहीं है, क्वाड पर बांग्लादेश को चीन की चेतावनी
Dr Sreeradha Datta Commentary

यह बात अब जगजाहिर हो चुकी है और चीनी राजदूत ने बांग्लादेश को स्पष्ट रूप से यह बता दिया है कि चीन न....

June 22, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Commentary , क्वाड। विदेश मंत्रियों। कोविड। दक्षिण एशिया। चीनी राजदूत।
Colombo Port City Project and Indian Concerns
Dr Sreeradha Datta Article

India and Sri Lanka as two immediate neighbours enjoy broad sustained bilateral ties. Over the two thousand years of coexistence, whole range of issues have dominated the bilateral ties many arising out of the dynamic domestic environment and some f....

June 11, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Sri Lanka , Article , China , Sri Lanka , Investments , Port , security concerns
Nepalese Budget 2021-22: Whiter Madhesh?
Prof Hari Bansh Jha Commentary

As the parliament in Nepal was dissolved by President Bidya Devi Bhandari on May 22 to pave the way for the mid-term elections in November, a week later, on May 29, in a televised address Finance Minister Bishnu Poudel presented the annual budget pl....

June 10, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Commentary , Nepal , COVID-19 , Budget , Terai
Penpa Tsering, the New President of the Central Tibetan Administration, Calls on China to Grant ‘Genuine Autonomy’ to Tibet

Penpa Tsering has been elected as the new Sikyong or President of 17th Tibetan government-in-exile (TGiE), formally known as the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA). This write-up explores the life and policy stance of the newly elected Sikyong, his....

June 07, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Tibet , Sikyong , Penpa Tsering , Genuine Autonomy , Central Tibetan Administration (CTA)
Comments on the IISS paper of May 2021 titled: “Nuclear Deterrence and Stability in South Asia: Perceptions and Realities”1
Amb Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF Article

The recent IISS paper titled “Nuclear Deterrence and Stability in South Asia: Perceptions and Realities” is something of a letdown. Though it contains some nuggets of value such as the assessment that, given the China factor, the conventional arm....

June 02, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Neighbourhood Studies , China , Pakistan , Article , India , Pakistan , China , UK , nuclear deterrence
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