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Neighborhood News Digest- 23 September 2024

Afghanistan
Newly Appointed Ambassador of Islamic Emirate Arrives in Uzbekistan-Tolo News
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs reported that the newly appointed ambassador of the Islamic Emirate to Tashkent has arrived in Uzbekista....

September 23, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , UNAMA , IMF , UNGA , Netherlands , UN , India-Bangladesh , bitcoin , India-Sri Lanka , SJB , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , 241 Committee , AKD , OGDCL , Jirga , Small Island Developing States (SIDS).
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (09-15 September 2024)

Economic

China Outspends US by Billions in Global Lending, Watchdog Says
China outspent the US almost nine-to-one on infrastructure projects around the world over eight years, according to a government watchdog report that hig....

September 23, 2024 BRICS , Belt and Road , Bangladesh , Xiangshan Forum , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , LDP , REAIM , Chief Advisor Yunus , China Retirement age
Elections in J&K and the Situation in POK
Amb D P Srivastava, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

The J&K Assembly elections have seen hectic round of campaigning by different political parties. The Lok Sabha elections in May saw an unprecedented high voter turn-out of 58.46% in J&K. The first phase of Assembly elections saw a higher voter turn-o....

September 23, 2024 Jammu & Kashmir , National Security and Strategic Studies , Article , Pakistan , Water , Article 370 , Gilgit Baltistan , PDP , Eectricity , J & K Elections , National Conference
India’s Role in The World Today
Amb Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF Article

Any projection of the trajectory of India’s role in the world in the coming times demands first, an understanding of the current state of the world, and second, an awareness of the factors that are likely to influence its role.

The World To....

September 20, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Climate Change , Indian foreign policy , Indian Diaspora , UNHRC , WTO , Aatmanirbhar Bharat , Neighbourhood first policy , Ukraine Conflict , Global South Summit
The Fifth World Nomad Games in Kazakhstan: Embracing Tradition Through Sports
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

Introduction
Kazakhstan hosted the Fifth World Nomad Games (WNG) from September 7–13, 2024, in its capital city Astana. Since its inception in 2012, the World Nomad Games (WNG) have expanded into a notable platform showcasing the tradit....

September 20, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , Central Asia , Soft Power , Tourism , Keywords- Nomadic Culture , Traditional Sports , ethnosports
Discussion on the Developing Situation in Bangladesh

On 13 September, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a discussion on the “Developing Situations in Bangladesh.” Dr Arvind Gupta, Director VIF, delivered the opening remarks, followed by brief observations from Amb Veena Sikri....

September 20, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Sri Lanka , Interaction , Bangladesh , Sheikh Hasina , Coup in Bangladesh , Current Situation in Bangladesh
The First India-GCC Foreign Ministers’ Strategic Dialogue -Outcomes and Assessment
Amb Anil Trigunayat, Distinguished Fellow, VIF Commentary

On 9th September, India and the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) held the first ever meeting of the Foreign Ministers in Riyadh, thereby institutionalizing the much-awaited dialogue and format which also attests to both sides attaching high importance ....

September 20, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , India , GCC , I2U2 , IMEEC , Joint Action Plan
Neighborhood News Digest- 20 September 2024

Afghanistan
Russian envoy meets Amir Khan, invites him to Moscow talks-The Khaama Press
Dmitry Zhirnov, the Russian ambassador in Kabul, met with Amir Khan Muttaqi, the Taliban’s acting foreign minister. The Ministry of Fore....

September 20, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , US , Russia , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , World Bank , UN Security Council , Tashkent , BNP , Pakistan China , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Extradition , Asian Development Bank (ADB) , Afghani Value
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (02-08 Sept 2024)

Economic
China pledges billions in fresh Africa aid despite debt concerns
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Sept 05 promised 360 billion yuan ($50 billion) in financial support to African countries over the next three years, par....

September 18, 2024 Pakistan , South China Sea , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Kishida , LNG , FOCAC , Bei Dou , Flying Tiger aircrews , Chevron , Pacific Islands Forum
Eurasia News Digest(1-15 September, 2024)

Russia & Central Asia

Kazakh President Announces Date for Controversial Nuclear Plant Project
Kazakhstan will hold a referendum on October 6 on whether to build a nuclear power plant, President Qasym-Zhomart Toqaev announced o....

September 18, 2024 Afghanistan , BRICS , Eurasia News Digest , Russia Central Asia Summit , Central Asia Germany Summit
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