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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...

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...

The Importance of Being Brunei

The Sultanate of Brunei is among the smallest countries of ASEAN with a high GDP. It follows a quiet diplomatic style. Brunei is different from other ASEAN countries in that it is a sultanate where all decisions are made by the Sultan who is also...

The Traction of India-Singapore Relations

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...

Neighborhood News Digest- 24 July 2024

Afghanistan Otunbayeva: Women Remain Integral Part of UN Operations-Tolo News The UN Secretary General’s special representative and head of UNAMA Roza Otunbayeva said that women have remained an integral part of whatever the UN does. Speaking at the...

Neighborhood News Digest- 19 July 2024

Afghanistan Shaheen Reacts to Pakistan's Summoning of Deputy Ambassador in Islamabad-Tolo News Suhail Shaheen, the head of the Islamic Emirate’s political office in Doha, reacted to the statement from Pakistan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs regarding...

Neighborhood News Digest- 18 July 2024

Afghanistan Nadim: Afghanistan's Affairs Guided by Islamic and Cultural Principles- Tolo News The Acting Minister of Higher Education, during a meeting with the Uzbek Ambassador in Kabul, stated that Afghanistan, as an independent country, conducts...

Myanmar Round Up: June 2024

June 2024 has been a tumultuous month for Myanmar, marked by significant military operations, escalating conflicts, and a host of economic and international developments. The country has witnessed fierce battles between the People's Defence Forces (...

Neighborhood News Digest - 27 June 2024

Afghanistan Doha Talks 'In No Way' Recognize Afghan Interim Govt: Dujarric- Tolo News A delegation of the Islamic Emirate, led by Zabihullah Mujahid, will participate in the third Doha meeting, and the United Nations has described this meeting as a...

Myanmar Round Up: May 2024

May 2024 witnessed a surge in violence across Myanmar. Ethnic armed groups clashed with the military in various states, including Kachin, Shan, Rakhine, and Chin, displacing over 3 million people, a 50% increase in just six months. The military...

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