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Multilateralism Digest: November 2023 - Issue 11

I. India in the UN India-UN Development Partnership Fund turns six Special Political Missions face new challenges, need transparent budgets, says India II. India’s G20 Presidency Virtual G20 Summit held PM announces Social Impact Fund III....

Neighborhood News Digest – 01 December 2023

Afghanistan Delegation of Religious Scholars of Islamic Countries Arrives in Kabul- Tolo News A delegation of religious scholars from Islamic countries led by Dr. Ali al-Qaradaghi arrived in Kabul on Thursday to meet with the officials of the...

Neighborhood News Digest – 29 November 2023

Afghanistan Extraction to Begin at 8 New Wells in Amu Oil Field-Tolo News The commencement of oil extraction from eight new wells in the Amu oil field was inaugurated on Tuesday in Sar-e Pul province. The ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime...

Trends & Tribulations in the Indo-Pacific

(On August 8-10, 2023, Malaysia’s Institute of Strategic and International Studies (ISIS) conducted a seminal international conference called the 36th Asia-Pacific Roundtable.[1] Towards the overarching aim of maintaining ASEAN centrality in...

Neighborhood News Digest – 20 November 2023

Afghanistan Pakistan military says four fighters killed near Afghanistan border – AlJazeera Pakistani security forces have killed four armed fighters, including a highly sought individual, near the northwestern border with Afghanistan, the military...

Myanmar Round Up: October 2023

The month marked the eight anniversary of the signing of the Nationwide Ceasefire Agreement. Out of 10 parties that signed the agreement, only seven participated along with delegations from China, Thailand and India. It is interesting to note that...

Neighborhood News Digest – 16 November 2023

Afghanistan Contract Signed for Remaining Work on 500 KV Power Transmission Project – Tolo News A contract for the 500 KV Sheberghan-Dashte Alwan electricity transmission project was signed between the Islamic Emirate and a private company. Da...

Japan’s Engagement with ASEAN: Economic Dimension - Part I

Introduction There are certain issues evolving in the Indo-Pacific region that are driving Japan to be drawn closer to the countries of the ASEAN grouping. The most striking example of the driver that pulls both Japan and the ASEAN closer stems...

Multilateralism Digest: October 2023 - Issue 10

I. India in the UN India abstains on UNGA vote on Israel-Palestine “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam” resonates in UN portals India endorses the work UNCITRAL’s 56th Session India cautions regarding ILCs draft articles on Crimes against Humanity II. India...

Turbulence in South China Sea: Need to Enforce UNCLOS

The expansive South China Sea, covering an area of more than 3.5 million square kilometres consisting of atolls, reefs is arguably the most contested waters of Asia. The reserve of hydro carbons and its strategic location in the vicinity of shipping...

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