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The lightning speed with which the Taliban took over Afghanistan on August 15, 2021, has enthralled the experts around the globe.¹ There are lot of speculations that are taking place, on what went wrong and how even after twenty years of r....

September 03, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , China , Article , Pakistan , Terrorism , CPEC , Taliban , Geopolitics , US-China rivalry , CCWAEC

The Two Tales of Pakistan’s Geography

Amit Kumar Article

Pakistan’s location, for long, has been a source of attraction in America’s foreign policy. However, Pakistan has leveraged its geography to continuously venture into strategic adventures that have endangered global peace and security. ....

September 02, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Pakistan , Article , US , geography , Terrorism , Soviet Union , Taliban , Cold War , Humanitarian Crisis , war on terror , Af-Pak region , Strategic Depth , Mujahideen , Nuclear Proliferation

Taliban Takeover and Implications for Nepal

Dr Rishi Gupta Article

Nepalese in Afghanistan

Amidst Taliban takeover in Afghanistan, the leading global powers continue to repatriate their citizens from Afghanistan. At the same time, geographically smaller countries are looking for international cooperation....

August 26, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Nepal , Article , Pakistan , Border , Terrorism , Security , Taliban , ISI , Remittances , Government of Nepal , Nepalese Migrant Labourers , Repatriation , Emergency Response , Nepal Economy , Nepal-India Border , Nepal Earthquake 2015

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 01-15 August 2021

DEFENCE

Establishment of hotline between Indian Army and People’s Liberation Army (PLA) in North Sikkim.
Joint press release of the 12th round of India-China corps commander level meeting.
Eastern Fleet Ships....

August 23, 2021 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Defence , Terrorism , Security

The Chinese Hand behind Terrorism in Northeast India

Terrorism, a nontraditional security threat has come to occupy centerstage in 21st century international relations, as the lines between how non-state actors and state actors use it have become increasingly blurred. India and China, the two leaders o....

August 19, 2021 Terrorism , North-East Insurgency , National Security and Strategic Studies , China , Terrorism , Global Times , CCP , Northeast India , International cooperation , Terrorism in Northeast India

Afghanistan's Uncertain Future and Its Implications for China-Pakistan Relations

Aakriti Vinayak Article

The U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan will have a profound impact on Asian geopolitics and international relations at large. China-Pakistan relations are also undergoing steady change as both seek to maximise their influence, security and economic int....

August 11, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , China , Pakistan , Article , Terrorism , CPEC , Xinjiang , Taliban Extremism , China-Pakistan Relations

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 16-31 July 2021

DEFENCE

Raksha Mantri interacts with Defence Civilian Employees’ Federations on issues related to Corporatisation of OFB.
Indian Navy accepts first batch of two MH-60r Multi Role Helicopters (MRH).
Investment....

August 05, 2021 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Defence , Terrorism , Security

Pakistan remains under the scrutiny of FATF

Aakriti Vinayak Commentary

Amidst the changing regional and geopolitical dynamics, Pakistan remains mired in complexities and uncertainties. It continues to remain under the scrutiny of the terror-financing watchdog Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and is under immense press....

July 07, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Pakistan , Commentary , Pakistan , FATF , Terrorism , Terror Financing , Grey List

The Rising Terrorist Threat in Northern Mozambique

Dr Neha Sinha Article

The Republic of Mozambique since 2017 has witnessed a rise in terrorist attacks. The country witnessed its first attack on 5th October 2017 in a small town of Mocimboa da Praia - which lies in the Cabo Delgado province of Mozambique¹. Sinc....

April 09, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Article , Mozambique , Terrorism , Cabo Delgado , Insurgents