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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...

November 14 , 2023

Neighborhood News Digest – 01 September 2023

Afghanistan Contract Signed for 7 Mines Worth More Than $6.5 Billion: Ministry – Tolo News The acting Minister of Petroleum and Mines Shahabuddin Delawar speaking to the press at a contract-signing ceremony for the extraction and processing of 7...

September 1 , 2023

SCO is a platform for India to remain relevant in Eurasia

Prime Minister Narendra Modi hosted the 23rd summit of the Council of Heads of State of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) on 4th July 2023 in a virtual format. This concluded India’s first-ever presidency of the SCO. The baton was passed...

July 10 , 2023

Central Asia: A Look Back at 2022 and Projections for 2023

Background The year 2022 has been challenging for the Central Asian region. In addition to the widespread anti-government protests resulting from the tumultuous internal socio-economic and political environment, the external impact of the Ukrainian...

January 4 , 2023

The significance of the First Meeting of India-Central Asia NSAs

Introduction On December 6, 2022, the National Security Advisors/Secretaries (NSAs) of India and Central Asian countries met for the first time in Delhi. The meeting was hosted by India's National Security Advisor Ajit Doval and attended by his...

December 15 , 2022

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - October 14, 2022

Afghanistan Uzbekistan President Suggests Forming Intl Group to Coordinate with Kabul: Tolo News Speaking at the 6th CICA Summit Astana 2022, the president of Uzbekistan, Shavkat Mirziyoyev, suggested the establishment of an international group to...

October 14 , 2022

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - October 13, 2022

Afghanistan Imposing Sanctions Does Not Benefit Kabul, Washington: Islamic Emirate: Tolo News The Islamic Emirate reacted to the new sanctions imposed by the US on the members of the Islamic Emirate, saying that such sanctions do not benefit Kabul...

October 13 , 2022

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest- October 10, 2022

Afghanistan Intelligence Head Wasiq Meets Deputy CIA Head in Doha: Source: Tolo News A source from the Islamic Emirate confirmed that a delegation of the Islamic Emirate met with US officials in Doha on Saturday. The source said they discussed the...

October 10 , 2022

Reflections on the Visit of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India

The State visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to India in September 2022 is an opportunity to reflect upon one of India’s most important relationships in the region. This was Prime Minister Hasina’s fourth official bilateral visit to...

September 22 , 2022

Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s Visit to India

In this episode of VIF Podcast, we discuss the major highlights of the Nepalese Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba’s visit to India. Ambassador Rae says that the visit strengthens the bilateral ties between India and Nepal and Joint Vision Statement...

April 29 , 2022