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Neighborhood News Digest- 03 July 2024

Afghanistan
Mujahid: Many Countries are willing to Support Afghanistan-Tolo News
The head of the Islamic Emirate delegation at the third Doha meeting on Afghanistan, Zabihullah Mujahid, described the Doha meeting as positive f....

July 03, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Russia , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Japan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Doha , PTI , India-Bangladesh , debt restructuring , India-Myanmar , Thailand-Myanmar , Flood , ECP , SJB , Foreign Exchange Reserve , Samoa Agreement , Op 1027 , Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) , Bhutan Transparency Initiative (BTI) , Japan-Nepal.
Eurasia News Digest (16-30 June, 2024)

Russia & Central Asia

EU adopts 14th package of sanctions against Russia for its continued illegal war against Ukraine, strengthening enforcement and anti-circumvention measures
For the first time, the EU has adopted a measure....

July 03, 2024 Palestine , Water crisis , Misinformation , Green energy , Eurasia News Digest , EU Sanctions , Uranium.
Eurasia News Digest (1-15 June, 2024)

Russia & Central Asia

Uzbekistan's Tashkent to hold 19th SCO Forum on June 5
The XIX meeting of the Forum of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) will take place in Uzbekistan's Tashkent on June 5, chaired by the Uzbek ....

July 03, 2024 Climate Change , Gazprom , Nuclear energy , Eurasia News Digest , CKU Railway , Russian Gas , South Caucasus Peace , SCO Forum
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (17-23 June 2024)

Economic

China's influence on U.N. space agency grows as top funder
China has been making the largest voluntary contribution to a United Nations outer space agency in recent years, underscoring the country's growing ambition i....

July 02, 2024 Israel , South China Sea , Putin , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Nuclear Power , Hajj , UNOOSA , Shale , China-EU , China data
Playing with Fire: Future of Israel-Hamas & Hezbollah Conflict
Lt Gen (Dr) V K Saxena (Retd), PVSM, AVSM, VSM Article

Building the Perspective
This work is a sequel to the author’s previous work titled ‘Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu’s War Aims a NO GO’.[1] While the said....

July 02, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Israel –Hamas war , Israel-Hezbollah conflict , Israel-Lebanon war
Neighborhood News Digest- 02 July 2024

Afghanistan
Diplomats’ insights on first day of Doha meeting on Afghanistan-The Khaama Press
The first day of the third Doha meeting began with remarks from Rosemary DiCarlo, the UN Deputy Secretary-General. The closed-door ....

July 02, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Protests , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Qatar , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , Doha , Remittances , Floods , China-Myanmar , India-Sri Lanka , CJP , GRSE , Investors , Structural Reform , Himalaya - Bay of Bengal Connectivity , Ministry of Foreign Affairs , Op 1027 , Nepal-Maldives.
Repatriation of Artefacts Under PM Narendra Modi’s Leadership
Saudiptendu Ray, Research Associate, VIF

Have you ever imagined how a graceful bronze image of Nataraja, crafted in the 11th century CE under the Chola rulers for temples in Tamil Nadu, ended up in North American or European museums? Well, the short answer to that is colonialism, war crimes....

July 01, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , 1972 , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy , Indian artefacts , Indian cultural heritage , Nataraja , Goddess Pratyangira , Mahishasuramardini idol , Uma Parameshwari idol , Antiquities and Art Treasure Act , National Gallery of Australia
Neighborhood News Digest- 01 July 2024

Afghanistan
Mujahid at Doha 3: Islamic Emirate Committed to Positive Engagement-Tolo News
Zabihullah Mujahid, head of the delegation of the Islamic Emirate, at the inauguration ceremony of the third Doha meeting on Afghanistan....

July 01, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , UNESCO , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Doha , Tourism , Inflation , UN , India-Bangladesh , Nepal-China , Padma Bridge , Nepal-India , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , fuel Prices , China-Bangladesh , Samoa Agreement , Sri Lanka Presidential Poll , Non-Filers , FBR , Agarwood Inoculation Initiative
Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: May 2024
Anurag Bisen, Senior Fellow, VIF

During the month, the VIF Pakistan Experts Group discussed critical issues shaping Pakistan's current landscape. The session focussed on Pakistan's political outlook, noting the dominant role of the military following the marginalisation of former Pr....

June 28, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Pakistan , artificial intelligence , Taiwan , sustainable development , China West Asia Relations
Delivering on Agnipath's Promise: Creating Pathways within and Beyond Military Service
Col (Dr) DPK Pillay Article

India's approach to soldier recruitment has undergone significant transformations since the British Raj to adapt to changing security needs. Post-independence, India moved away from regional and caste-based recruitment towards an All-India, All-Class....

June 28, 2024 National Security and Strategic Studies , Defence , Article , skill development , Kargil Review Committee , Agniveers , Agnipath , Central Armed Police Forces , Integrated Manpower policies , lateral entry , younger military
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