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Addressing Post-earthquake Issues in Western Nepal
Prof Hari Bansh Jha Article

The deadly earthquake of 6.4 magnitude on the midnight of November 3, 2023 that caused massive human causalities and destruction of property in the western hilly region of Nepal, had its epicenter in Jajarkot and West Rukum districts, nearly 500 kilo....

December 04, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Nepal , Article , India , PM Modi , Humanitarian Assistance , earthquake , relief materials , Seismic activity
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....

December 01, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , Nepal , ASEAN , Maldives , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Bhutan , trade , elections , Punjab , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , Sri Lanka crisis , BRI , Sri Lanka elections , refugees , Manipur , Connectivity , Border Security Force , Laos , polls , PDP , ECP , Sustainable tourism , Gas prices , Israel-Palestine war , Project Portfolio Performance Review , Religious scholars , Assistance , Fiscal , Workers’ rights , Bangladesh border
What should be India’s Approach at COP 28?
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Article

The 28th meeting of Conference of Parties (COP 28) of UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCC) is being convened in Dubai from 30th Nov to 12 Dec 2023. The meeting is being held in the backdrop of IPCC’s Sixth Assessment Report (SAR), whi....

December 01, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Climate Change , Article , India , China , CBDR , climate justice , COP28 , VIF Report
Neighborhood News Digest – 30 November 2023

Afghanistan
Stanikzai: Afghan Embassy in India to Reopen in Coming Days- Tolo News
Following the halting of operations of the Afghan embassy in India, now Sher Mohammad Abbas Stanikzai, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, sai....

November 30, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , embassy , Sri Lanka , UNESCO , Bhutan , Nawaz Sharif , elections , Election Commission , Security , Taliban , European Union , Imran Khan , EU , refugees , Bangladesh Election , PTI , junta , naval , Ethnic groups , cop 28 , Maldives-Turkey talks , People’s National Front (PNF) , Carbon Neutrality , Stocks , Axiata , Consulate , IMF loan , Organic fertilizer
Trends & Tribulations in the Indo-Pacific
Captain (Dr) Gurpreet Singh Khurana, Indian Navy (Retd) Article

(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]

November 22, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , Article , India , US , China , ASEAN , Indo-Pacific , South China Sea , Taiwan , Multilateralism , COC
VIF News Digest : National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01 – 15 November 2023)

Defence

  1. 15th India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue.
  2. Maritime Security Meeting between Indian Navy and Sri Lankan Navy.
  3. IAF Contingent Participates in Dubai Ai....

    November 22, 2023 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , India , Pakistan , US , Maldives , Afghanistan , Kashmir , Africa , Terrorism , J&K , LWE , Indian Navy , LeT , JeM , IslamicState , al-Qaida , IAF , Nigeria , 2+2 , DRC , Islamic , Bishnoi , Narcotic , Indian Coast Guard , Bangladesh Navy , India-Singapore Defence Policy Dialogue , Dubai Air Show , Sri Lankan Navy , BongosagarBharat , HuT , KFF
Russia’s Fuel Export Ban and its Implication for Africa and Beyond
Samir Bhattacharya Article

Background
On September 21, by a decree signed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin, Russia banned the export of all types of diesel, including summer, winter and Arctic blends, as well as heavy distillates, including gasoline and diesel.<....

November 20, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , Africa , Russia , Article , India , China , Russia , Africa , Putin , Energy Security , Ukraine , EU , energy , Export ban
China-Bhutan Border Talks: Indian Stakes in the Discussions
Aarushi Gupta Article

On 23 and 24 October 2023, the 25th Round of Boundary Talks was held between China and Bhutan in Beijing. Tandi Dorji, Minister for Foreign Affairs and External Trade of Bhutan visited China, and led the Bhutanese delegation for the talks, while Sun ....

November 17, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Bhutan , Article , India , China , Bhutan , Doklam plateau , Border talks , Chumbi valley , 25thBoundary Talks
Turbulence in South China Sea: Need to Enforce UNCLOS
Rup Narayan Das Article

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 ....

November 03, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , India , China , ASEAN , Code of Conduct , Nine Dash Line , PCA
Monthly Compilation of Views of VIF Expert Groups: September 2023
Commodore Gopal Suri

Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) held discussions on the recently concluded BRICS Summit and developments in Pakistan while also looking at geoeconomic implications from economic growth rates to energy transition and trade for India during ....

November 02, 2023 International Relations and Diplomacy , India , Pakistan , Eurasia , BRICS Summit , IMF , Geoeconomic implications
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