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Europe News Digest (1-15 December, 2024)

India-Middle East-Europe corridor Will be Source of Regional Peace, Stability: Says French Trade Minister Following its announcement at the 2023 G20 summit in New Delhi, France promptly appointed Gerard Mestrallet as a dedicated sherpa for the India...

Eurasia News Digest (16-31 August, 2024)

Russia & Central Asia Kazakhstan recognises Taliban diplomat as Afghan Embassy Chargé d'Affaires Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs officially recognised Mohammad Rahman Rahmani, a Taliban diplomat, as the Chargé d'Affaires of the Afghan...

Why is the UK Courting Central Asia?

Background The ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine has prompted Western countries to play a more active role in Central Asia. In March 2023, US Secretary Anthony Blinken visited Central Asia, followed by German Federal President Steinmeier’s...

Neighborhood News Digest- 20 May 2024

Afghanistan Baradar: Baghlan Flood Disaster 'Severe,' Requires Immediate Aid-Tolo News Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, deputy prime minister for economic affairs, described the flood disaster in Baghlan (including casualties and damages) as significant...

Neighborhood News Digest- 02 May 2024

Afghanistan World Bank Provides $84 Million to Afghanistan-Tolo News The World Bank in a statement said that it will provide $84 million in aid to Afghanistan. The World Bank's statement mentioned that this aid will be used to combat the economic...

Myanmar Round Up: February 2024

01 February 2024 marked the third anniversary of the military coup led by Min Aung Hlaing, which overthrew the elected government of Aung San Suu Kyi. To continue its rule, the military extended the state of emergency. On the third anniversary of...

Neighbourhood News Digest - 01 February 2024

Afghanistan China quietly expanding influence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan – The Hindu While most of the world treats Afghanistan's Taliban government as a pariah, China is growing diplomatic and economic links — and Kabul is happy for the attention...

Three Years of Military Rule in Myanmar: Looking Back at 2023 and Navigating the Uncertainties of 2024

Myanmar's current state is marked by intense complexity and instability, with continued conflicts, widespread displacement, economic difficulties, and humanitarian issues. Since Operation 1027, the military government has been confronted with...

Myanmar Round Up: December 2023

The situation in Myanmar remains highly complex and volatile as the conflict continues leading to significant displacement, economic challenges, and humanitarian concerns. The military, led by Min Aung Hlaing, is facing resistance from multiple...

Neighborhood News Digest – 11 December 2023

Afghanistan Islamic Emirate to Iran FM: Govt is Inclusive- Tolo News The Islamic Emirate reacted to the recent remarks of Iranian foreign minister Hossein Amirabdollahian regarding the formation of an inclusive government in Afghanistan, saying that...

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