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China’s 2024 Review and Outlook for 2025

In 2024, China commemorated the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China. The Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee, held from July 15 to 18, 2024, emphasized structural transformation, technological...

January 29 , 2025
Neighborhood News Digest - 20 January 2025

Afghanistan Trade between Afghanistan and Iran Increased by 84% Last Year-Tolo News Hossein Roustaei, Iran's trade advisor, stated in an interview with Iranian media that trade between Afghanistan and Iran grew by 84% in 2024 compared to 2023....

January 20 , 2025
Myanmar's Evolving Landscape: Annual Review 2024 and Policy Prescriptions for 2025

The ongoing conflict in Myanmar is becoming increasingly complex, with concerns that it may 'risk becoming a forgotten crisis’ warned Julie Bishop, Special Envoy of the UN Secretary-General for Myanmar. The successes by the Three Brotherhood...

January 17 , 2025
China Preparing to Deal with Trump 2.0

“The ability to prevent defeat is your responsibility, while the opportunities for victory depend upon the enemy.” - Six Secret Teachings, Jiang Ziya As the world awaits another term of US President Donald Trump, the People’s Republic of China (PRC...

December 30 , 2024
India-Indonesia Diplomatic Relations @75 Years: Strategic Cooperation Shaping Geopolitics in the Indo-Pacific

As India and Indonesia commemorate 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations (1951-2024), it is time to celebrate the deep-rooted historical, civilizational, cultural, and economic linkages spanning for the last two millennia, which in turn lays...

December 27 , 2024
VIF News Digest : National Security- Defence Studies & Terrorism (16-30 November 2024)

Defence India-Japan Memorandum of Implementation for Co-Development of Unicorn Masts for the Indian Navy. DRDO conducts successful flight-trial of India’s first long-range hypersonic missile Indian Army successfully concludes Multi Agency Disaster...

December 18 , 2024
Neighbourhood News Digest – 16 December 2024

Afghanistan Islamic Emirate Denounces Extension of UN Sanctions Monitoring Mission – Tolo News The Islamic Emirate has condemned the extension of the UN Sanctions Committee’s monitoring mission, saying that sanctions on its officials are unjust and...

December 16 , 2024
Neighbourhood News Digest - 6 December 2024

Afghanistan France condemns latest Taliban-imposed ban on Afghan women – UN Report France has strongly condemned the Taliban's recent decision to ban Afghan women from working with the United Nations, describing it as a severe violation of...

December 6 , 2024
The 21st Century: The Century of India and ASEAN - Modi’s Strategic Visit to Lao-PDR

Modi's two-day visit during the second week of October to attend the 21st India-ASEAN and the 19th East Asia summits in Lao PDR on the invitation of Prime Minister Sonexay Siphandone marked India's commitment to forge stronger ties with ASEAN amid...

November 14 , 2024
Myanmar's Civil War: A Turning Point, or a Descent into Chaos?

Myanmar's civil war has taken a major turn. The rebels have scored big wins, pushing the military out of many border regions. The conflict has become increasingly militarised, with a rise in violence from both sides. The military's control is...

October 9 , 2024
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