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Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (26 Aug- 01 Sep)

Economic
China now global leader in 90% of critical tech research: think tank
China is the top research nation in the vast majority of advanced technologies, according to a new study by an Australian think tank that calls on t....

September 04, 2024 Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Hezbollah , Rakhine , Sullivan , ASPI Critical Technology Tracker , Thailand land bridge , Lobito corridor , Rooppur Nuclear Power Plant
The Changing Dynamics of Taliban’s Relations with its Central Asian Neighbours
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Commentary

The Taliban seized control of Kabul in August 2021, overthrowing the democratic government of Afghanistan. It has been three years since their rule, yet they have not gained international recognition. Many assessments have been made regarding how the....

September 04, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Commentary , Taliban , Trans Afghan railway , Qosh tepa Canal. TAPI , Lapis Lazuli Corridor
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (19-25 August)

Economic
EU slashes planned tariff on Tesla's China-made EVs to 9%
The European Commission on Aug 20 cut its proposed tariff on imports of Tesla cars built in China, as it broadly maintained other planned punitive duties it se....

September 04, 2024 Turkey , Ukraine , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Lula , Fukushima , Nord Stream , South Pars , Power of Siberia 2 , Nuclear Employment Guidance , Sabina Shoal
Prime Minister Modi and the Two Unions
Rajesh Singh Commentary

Of late, the Modi government has made a renewed push to further its relationship with two important regional groupings, the European Union (EU) and the African Union (AU). While New Delhi has been constantly engaging with several individual member-co....

September 03, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , Russia , European Union , Ukraine , Rwanda , G20 , African Union , South Africa , Uganda , India-Arica Forum Summit
Neighborhood News Digest- 03 September 2024

Afghanistan
Afghanistan: Suicide bomber kills 6 and injures 13 in Kabul explosion-The Khaama Press
The Kabul Police Command reports that today’s explosion in Kabul resulted in the deaths of six civilians, including one woman....

September 03, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , China , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Kabul , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Turkmenistan , Inflation , India-Bangladesh , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , ITAK , Bank of Maldives (BML) , Water Sharing , Ramon Magsaysay Award , Plastic Waste Leakage , Pakhtun¬khwa Milli Awami Party
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
Vimarsh on Life, Death and the Ashtavakra Gita

On 13th August 2024, Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a Vimarsh discussing the book "Life, Death and the Ashtavakra Gita," co-authored by Dr Bibek Debroy and Hindol Sengupta. Dr Bibek Debroy is a renowned Indian economist and a sc....

September 02, 2024 Vimarsh , Historical and Civilisational Studies , LIFE , Ashtavakra Gita , Death
The Traction of India-Singapore Relations
Rup Narayan Das Commentary

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is paying a two-day visit to Singapore on September 4th and 5th on the second leg of his visit after visiting the oil rich Brunei. His visit to these two important Southeast Asian countries is taking place close on the he....

September 02, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , China , modi , ASEAN , Indo-Pacific , South China Sea , Shangri La Dialogue , Narasimha Rao , Singapore , Atal Bihari Vajpayee , Lee Kuan Yew
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest (1-15 August 2024), Issue 43

In this Issue

I. Defence and Security

  1. India Attaining 'Aatmanirbharta' in Defence
  2. DRDO Showcases Made-in-India Weapon Systems
  3. IAF Gives Clearance to....

    September 02, 2024 AI , Science & Technology , supply chain , iDEX , IN-SPACe , AI Chip , nuclear medicine , Astra Missile , Atmanirbharta , Developed India-2047 , e-Courts Phase-III , Made-in-India , National Space Day , Naval Nuclear Propulsion , Nuclear Fuel , Skill India Digital Hub , Space Weather , Start-up Ecosystems , Tarang Shakti Exercise , Weapon Systems
Africa Now (15-31 August, 2024)

OVERVIEW
Recent developments in Africa highlight significant strides in infrastructure, international diplomacy, and economic reforms. Key events include major investments by the New Development Bank, financial agreements by IMF, humanita....

September 02, 2024 India , China , Mozambique , Africa , Egypt , Libya , Rwanda , World Bank , IMF , UN Security Council , Spain , Sudan , Kenya , Tanzania , VIF Africa Now , Mali , Nigeria , South Africa , Guinea , Burkina Faso , FOCAC , Sahel region , Democratic Republic of Congo , Chad , Foreign Office Consultations (FOC) , 19th CII India-Africa Business Conclave.
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