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Multilateralism Digest: March 2024-Issue 3

I. India in the UN India bats for reform in ILO’s governing structure India suggests reform of UNSC working methods Second meeting of Group of Friends of Peacekeepers held An Indian SR for Disaster Risk Reduction II. Plurilateral Developments...

Neighborhood News Digest - 03 April 2024

Afghanistan Russia Considers Removing 'Taliban' From Terrorist List-Tolo News TASS news agency reported on Monday that the Russian foreign ministry is considering removing the "Taliban" from the list of terrorist groups. According to the report, the...

Why a Code of Conduct on South China Sea Remains Elusive?

Introduction Recent developments in South China Sea have necessitated fast-tracking the finalisation of a legally binding Code of Conduct (COC) for all competing parties in the disputed waters. There are doubts, however, if such a document can be...

Neighborhood News Digest- 15 March 2024

Afghanistan Muttaqi and Qomi Discussed Political, Commercial Relations-Tolo News The acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in a meeting with Hassan Kazemi Qomi, the ambassador and special representative of Iran to Afghanistan,...

US and China Jostle for Influence in Southeast Asia

Introduction China’s conduct of diplomacy backed by its economic strength and military power has emerged as the topic of analysis by experts who try to understand what could be China’s long-term goals. Its relations with the US are under stress. Its...

Neighborhood News Digest- 14 March 2024

Afghanistan Mujahid: Lack of Intl Recognition a Cause of Delay in Formalizing Cabinet-Tolo News Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the Islamic Emirate, told TOLO news that the lack of recognition of the Islamic Emirate and the absence of a...

Neighborhood News Digest- 26 February 2024

Afghanistan Islamic Emirate Political, Economic Delegation Travels to Turkmenistan-Tolo News The acting foreign minister Amir Khan Muttaqi has led a delegation to Turkmenistan following an official invitation of the foreign minister of that country...

Recent Developments and Trends in South East Asia-An Update

In the intertwined world of today it is axiomatic the developments at the international level will have impact on regional responses and outcomes. The year 2023 saw recovery of the SE Asian nations from the impact of Covid-19 and resultant...

Myanmar Round up: January 2024

Before the third anniversary of military takeover on 01 February 2024, the military extended the state of emergency beyond its constitutional limit. Domestically, Myanmar is grappling with ongoing violence, human rights violations, and attempts by...

Neighborhood News Digest- 07 February 2024

Afghanistan Muttaqi Meets With Sinirlioğlu, Calls UN Special Envoy Post 'Unnecessary'-Tolo News In his meeting with the Special Coordinator of the United Nations for Afghanistan, Feridun Sinirlioğlu, acting Foreign Minister Amir Khan Muttaqi,...

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