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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...

May 29 , 2024
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...

May 20 , 2024
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...

May 2 , 2024
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...

March 13 , 2024
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...

February 1 , 2024
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...

January 29 , 2024
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...

January 16 , 2024
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...

December 11 , 2023
Deterrence Exists, though Slender is the Thread!

This is an era of confused geopolitics. There were on horizon a transformation of West Asia, with Abrahams Accord, I2U2, Saudi-Iran thaw, IMEC; and then suddenly the fiercest of wars between Israel-Hamas with its other fallouts. The geopolitics of...

November 28 , 2023
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...

November 17 , 2023
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