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Europe News Digest (16-31 December, 2024)

EU Proposes Sanctions on Georgian Officials: Hungary and Slovakia Veto

Kaja Kallas, the EU's new foreign policy chief, is set to ask Member States for a mandate to move forward with sanctions on Georgian officials. Brussels has grown incr....

January 01, 2025 Donald Trump , sanctions , Qatar , NATO , ISRO , Slovakia , Georgia , Hungary , Europe News Digest , Olaf Scholz , Russian oil trade , Indian oil , AI factories , ESA

Europe News Digest (1-15 December, 2024)

India-Middle East-Europe corridor Will be Source of Regional Peace, Stability: Says French Trade Minister

Following its announcement at the 2023 G20 summit in New Delhi, France promptly appointed Gerard Mestrallet as a dedicated sherpa fo....

December 16, 2024 sanctions , Georgia , Kyiv , IMEEC , Europe News Digest , Olaf Scholz , Cyber-attacks , Romania , French Government , Notre Dame , South America , Syrian Asylum , Bulgaria , Schengen

Eurasia News Digest (16-31 August, 2024)

Russia & Central Asia

Kazakhstan recognises Taliban diplomat as Afghan Embassy Chargé d'Affaires

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially recognised Mohammad Rahman Rahmani, a Taliban diplomat, as the Chargé d'A....

September 03, 2024 sanctions , BRICS , Taliban , Transport , Eurasia News Digest , Military Agreement

Why is the UK Courting Central Asia?

Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

Background

The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has prompted Western countries to play a more active role in Central Asia. In March 2023, US Secretary Anthony Blinken visited Central Asia, followed by German Federal President Steinm....

May 29, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , China , Russia , sanctions , Russia Ukraine conflict , Energy resources , Multivector foreign policy , Educational initiatives

Neighborhood News Digest- 20 May 2024

Afghanistan

Baradar: Baghlan Flood Disaster 'Severe,' Requires Immediate Aid-Tolo News

Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, deputy prime minister for economic affairs, described the flood disaster in Baghlan (including casualties and d....

May 20, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Russia , Kyrgyzstan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , sanctions , India-Nepal , Saudi Arabia , Bangladesh , Tourism , Rohingyas , India-Myanmar , Opium , Upazila Polls , Baghlan , Maldives Debt , Bangladesh-Australia , UN Human Rights Office , Sri Lanka-Canada , Maritime Affairs , Nepal-EU

Neighborhood News Digest- 02 May 2024

Afghanistan

World Bank Provides $84 Million to Afghanistan-Tolo News

The World Bank in a statement said that it will provide $84 million in aid to Afghanistan. The World Bank's statement mentioned that this aid will be used to....

May 02, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , BJP , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , sanctions , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Balochistan , EU , WHO , World Bank , Awami League , PPP , earthquake , NPP , Maldives-India relations , Saima Wazed , Workers Rights , Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) , Nepal-Canada , Kuwait-Myanmar

Myanmar Round Up: February 2024

01 February 2024 marked the third anniversary of the military coup led by Min Aung Hlaing, which overthrew the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. To continue its rule, the military extended the state of emergency. On the third anniversary of Spr....

March 13, 2024 sanctions , India in Myanmar , Myanmar Round Up , NUG , China in Myanmar , PDFs , Thailand-Myanmar , Martial Law , Emergency Rule

Neighbourhood News Digest - 01 February 2024

Afghanistan

China quietly expanding influence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan – The Hindu

While most of the world treats Afghanistan's Taliban government as a pariah, China is growing diplomatic and economic links — and Kabul....

February 01, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , Nepal , Parliament , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Foreign Minister , Bhutan , sanctions , elections , Bangladesh , Taliban , BRI , al-Qaeda , Inflation , Emergency , PTI , TTP , junta , Universities , Myanmar Coup , medical evacuation , China influence , UNFAO , Gurkha , Ashoka Pillar

Three Years of Military Rule in Myanmar: Looking Back at 2023 and Navigating the Uncertainties of 2024

Dr Cchavi Vasisht Article

Myanmar's current state is marked by intense complexity and instability, with continued conflicts, widespread displacement, economic difficulties, and humanitarian issues. Since Operation 1027, the military government has been confronted with resista....

January 29, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Article , US , ASEAN , sanctions , United Nations , Military Coup , NUG , PDFs , Elections Airstrikes , Military Rule in Myanmar

Myanmar Round Up: December 2023

The situation in Myanmar remains highly complex and volatile as the conflict continues leading to significant displacement, economic challenges, and humanitarian concerns. The military, led by Min Aung Hlaing, is facing resistance from multiple ethni....

January 16, 2024 ASEAN , sanctions , Myanmar Round Up , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , Opium , Operation 1027 , Aung San , Three Brotherhood Alliance