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Myanmar Round Up: October 2023

The month marked the eight anniversary of the signing of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement. Out of 10 parties that signed the agreement, only seven participated along with delegations from China, Thailand and India. It is interesting to note that de....

November 17, 2023 ASEAN , sanctions , elections , Myanmar Round Up , India-Myanmar , Russia-Myanmar , Operation 1027 , BRI Forum , Aung San , Three Brotherhood Alliance
Iran-China Cooperation in Lithium Industry: Prospects and Challenges
Harshit Sharma Article

Abstract
The discovery of lithium deposits, primarily used in powering electric vehicles, in Iran has opened avenues for foreign investment in the country. While the recent geopolitical changes in West Asia like the Iran-Saudi rapproch....

October 09, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , China , Iran , sanctions , West Asia , Lithium , ; Electric Vehicles , Iran-Saudi Rapprochement
Myanmar Round Up - August 2023

During the month, continued attacks from the military and opposition forces have pushed around 18 million people in need of humanitarian assistance and two million displaced. Various reports were released in the month highlighting the humanitarian cr....

September 06, 2023 US , ASEAN , sanctions , United Nations , Myanmar Round Up , Military Coup , NUG , Whats happening in Myanmar , PDFs , OCHA , Air strikes
Neighborhood News Digest – 31 August 2023

Afghanistan
Iran Delegation Meets With Health Ministry in Kabul – Tolo News
The Ministry of Public Health said that in a meeting in Kabul between Qalandar Ebad, the head of the ministry, and an Iranian delegation, there was....

August 31, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Nepal , ASEAN , economy , Iran , Afghanistan , Bhutan , sanctions , Imran Khan , Tourism , Remittances , Pakistan Economy , Journalism , ADB , Sri Lanka-Maldives , Electricity , Water Dispute , charge d'affaires , China-SriLanka
Neighborhood News Digest – 24 August 2023

Afghanistan

Six Pakistan soldiers killed in attack near Afghanistan border – Al Jazeera
Six Pakistani soldiers have been killed in a clash with the Pakistan Taliban near the border with Afghanistan, according to an army stat....

August 24, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Nepal , UNSC , Bhutan , sanctions , Taliban , Pakistan Elections , BRI , Tourism , Border Dispute , Bangladesh-China , Afghan-Pak , India-Sri Lanka , Women in politics , Onion shortage , Transit Policy , Bank Ratio
Myanmar Round Up - July 2023

As the civil war continues in the country, nearly 1.9 million civilians have been displaced from their homes, according to the U.N.’s OCHA report update published on 15 July. Of the total displaced persons, the largest number — nearly 800,000 —....

August 18, 2023 ASEAN , sanctions , EU , United Nations , India in Myanmar , Myanmar Round Up , Military Coup , NUG , China in Myanmar , Whats happening in Myanmar , PDFs , OCHA , Air strikes
Myanmar Round-Up: June 2023

The month witnessed important developments within Myanmar. Two military leaders, Lieutenant Gen. So Htut and Lieutenant Gen. Yar Pyae met Aung San Suu Kyi. Internationally, UN Special Envoy, Noleen Heyzer 18 month tenure concluded. She also met, Nati....

August 08, 2023 ASEAN , sanctions , Suu Kyi , Myanmar Round Up , Military Coup , NUG , United Nations India in Myanmar
Neighborhood News Digest – 1 August 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Taliban burn ‘immoral’ musical instruments BBC
The Taliban have burned musical instruments in Afghanistan, claiming music "causes moral corruption". Thousands of dollars worth of musical equipment ....

August 01, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Army , Bhutan , sanctions , BRICS , elections , Taliban , US Sanctions , Inflation , Shehbaz Sharif , Blast , Electricity , Maldives-US , Wheat Quota , Land Connectivity , Bank Notes
Russia, Iran, and the Sanctions Game
Delma Joseph Article

After deciding to invade Ukraine in February 2022, Russia has been subject to financial, economic, diplomatic, military, and even sports sanctions by numerous countries and international organizations. Sanctions have been used for decades as a puniti....

July 28, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Russia , Iran , sanctions , Ukraine Crisis
Neighborhood News Digest – 23 June 2023

Afghanistan

“Afghanistan again becomes epicentre of terrorism,” says Vladimir Voronkov – The Print
Afghanistan again becomes the epicentre of terrorism, said Vladimir Voronkov. Voronkov was addressing a conference on W....

June 23, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Terrorism , sanctions , Taliban , Imran Khan , IMF , UN , Afghan women , India-Bangladesh , IORA , Drugs , India-Maldives , India-Myanmar , US-Myanmar , Citizenship bill , SDG Index , Accountability deficit , Fuel shortages , Bhutan exports , Karachi port
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