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Neighborhood News Digest- 15 April 2024

Afghanistan
Efforts to Start Afghanistan Contact Group Halted by Regional Discord-Tolo News
The Express Tribune reported that the process of establishing a regional contact group for Afghanistan has come to a standstill due to....

April 15, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , World Bank , IMF , Opposition , Middle East , PTI , BNP , India-Myanmar , Myanmar Thailand , Sri Lankan Navy , Enclave Dwellers , Bhutan Vision , Tigers , Regional Contact Group , Hindus and Sikhs , Second Batch Indian Military Personnel in Maldives
Welcome remarks by the Director during the talk by Amb Eric Garcetti, US Amb to India on 09 Apr 2024

H.E Ambassador Eric Garcetti,
On behalf of the Vivekananda International Foundation and the strategic community gathered here, I would like to welcome Amb Eric Garcetti to the Vivekananda International Foundation. We have been expecting f....

April 11, 2024 US , Welcome remarks , Amb Eric Garcetti
India-China Relations: Envisioning the Long Haul!
Lt Gen (Dr) Rakesh Sharma (Retd.), Distinguished Fellow, VIF Article

Hu Xijin the former editor of Global Times on X (formerly Twitter) quoted a senior Colonel of PLA stating ‘Zangnan has been Chinese territory since ancient times. Where does Arunachal Pradesh come from? If a border war does break out, India will....

April 08, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , China , Article , US , China , Indian Ocean Region , Border management , Indian Navy , Trade Deficit , Arunachal Pradesh , Corps Commander level talks
Sheikh Hasina’s Post-Election Diplomacy: Strengthening Ties with the Western World
Dr Anchita Borthakur, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction
In February this year, PM Sheikh Hasina undertook her first overseas official visit to Munich, after her re-election for the fourth consecutive time, to attend the Munich Security Conference (MSC) which was held from February....

April 05, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , Article , US , democracy , Bangladesh , EU , Human Rights , Diplomacy , Bangladesh Election , Sheikh Hasina , Munich Security Conference , Indo-Pacific Outlook
Neighborhood News Digest- 01 April 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Confirms Detention of Two US Citizens- Tolo News
Zabihullah Mujahid, spokesperson for the Islamic Emirate, told TOLO news that two American citizens and some other foreign nationals are currently de....

April 01, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , US , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Maritime Security , Bhutan , trade , Bangladesh , Nepal-China Relations , Iran Sharia , Allied forces , Junta Authorities , Maldives-China Defence Agreement , International Solar Alliance (ISA) , Katchatheevu island , India-Out Campaign , Regional Cooperation.
Hezbollah in the North
Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF Article

Israel currently in midst of ground operation in Gaza Strip is simultaneously engaged in limited war across the Blue Line on its northern frontier with Hezbollah. The near daily exchange of fire that began since Israel Defense Forces (IDF)’s assaul....

March 12, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Article , US , Iran , Indian Diaspora , Hezbollah , Hamas , Israel Defense Forces (IDF) , 7 October attack
Neighborhood News Digest- 22 February 2024

Afghanistan
Construction Work on Second Phase of Qosh Tepa Canal Begins- Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate said that construction work on the second phase of the Qosh Tepa Canal which stretches from Dawlat Abad district of Balkh p....

February 22, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Mizoram , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Doha , Inflation , PTI , NGO , Xiang Yang Hong 03 , International Court of Justice (ICJ) , MQM , China Research Vessel , U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) , Delhi-Dhaka ties , Sri Lanka-Iran , Islami Front
US Insights - January, 2024

India-US Relations

13th Ministerial-level meeting of the India-United States Trade Policy Forum (TPF) in Washington, DC
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Shri Piyush Goyal visited Washington D.C. between 10-11 January 20....

February 08, 2024 India , US , India-US relations , US Digests , Union Minister of Commerce
Neighborhood News Digest- 06 February 2024

Afghanistan
Posting of UN Special Envoy for Afghanistan against UN Law: Mujahid- Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate spokesman Zabiullah Mujahid said that the appointment of the UN special envoy for Afghanistan—a vacancy approved ....

February 06, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , US , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Taliban , Arakan army , Tourism , Islamic Emirate , India-Bangladesh-Myanmar , Climate , Thailand-Myanmar , Maldives-India relations , International Monetary Fund , Online Safety Act , Presidential Impeachment , Sita-Ram , EC
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....

February 01, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , Nepal , Parliament , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Foreign Minister , Bhutan , sanctions , elections , Bangladesh , Taliban , BRI , al-Qaeda , Inflation , Emergency , PTI , TTP , junta , Universities , Myanmar Coup , medical evacuation , China influence , UNFAO , Gurkha , Ashoka Pillar
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