Articles

Neighborhood News Digest- 18 September 2024

Afghanistan

Operations Resume at Afghan Embassy in Oman Now Under Islamic Emirate-Tolo News

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that diplomats representing the Islamic Emirate began their work at the Afghan Embassy i....

September 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Army , economy , Maldives , embassy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Europe , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Security , Oman , JUI-F , India-Bangladesh , crypto currency , Peshawar , Afghan refugees , SIFC , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Maldives-Japan , Bhutan-Australia , Disaster Resilience

Neighborhood News Digest- 12 September 2024

Afghanistan

Islamic Emirate, Turkmenistan Strengthen Ties with Launch of TAPI Project-Tolo News

Mullah Mohammad Hassan Akhund, the Prime Minister of the Islamic Emirate, said on September 11, in Herat that the commencement of ....

September 12, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Employment , Balochistan , Security , Gwadar , Turkmenistan , UN , war crimes , reform , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , Mindfulness City , Maldives-Qatar , Maldives Credit Rating , Faryab , Sindh.

Cyber Review-June 2024

National

Estonia is looking to partner with Bharat to strengthen its cyber security infrastructure.

According to government officials, Estonia is looking forward to partnering with Bharat to strengthen the cyber security infra....

July 10, 2024 Australia , Taiwan , Security , Indonesia , Ransomware , Cyberattacks , Bharat , Cyber , VIF Cyber Review

Discussion on Transformation Emergence of Bangladesh and Evolution of India-Bangladesh Ties

On 08 May, the Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organized a discussion on the book titled, “Transformation Emergence of Bangladesh and Evolution of India-Bangladesh Ties” by Ambassador Pinak Ranjan Chakravarty, published by KW Publisher....

May 10, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Bangladesh , India , Bangladesh , Security , Bangladesh Economy , Cultural relations

Neighborhood News Digest- 07 February 2024

Afghanistan

Muttaqi Meets With Sinirlioğlu, Calls UN Special Envoy Post 'Unnecessary'-Tolo News

In his meeting with the Special Coordinator of the United Nations for Afghanistan, Feridun Sinirlioğlu, acting Foreign Minister ....

February 07, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , ASEAN , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , election , Bangladesh , Balochistan , Security , United States , Tajikistan , United Nations , Awami League , India-Myanmar , Forex , NPP , Maldives Economy , FMR , Maritime Laws , Nepal-Australia

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

Bilateral Ties Through Various Political Changes in Myanmar

Amb VS Seshadri

In this podcast, join Amb VS Seshadri and Cchavi Vasisht to discuss Amb Seshadri's chapter titled ‘Bilateral Ties Through Various Political Changes in Myanmar’ based on the edited book recently published by the VIF on Revisiting Myanmar. ....

September 21, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Security , Northeast India , Podcast , Military Takeover , bilateral Relations , India-Myanmar , Independence

Neighbourhood News Digest - 21 August 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan's health system suffers critical underfunding, calls for donor support - - WHO

Launched today by the World Health Organization (WHO), a new Alert underscores the crucial importance of ramping up investm....

August 21, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , elections , India-Nepal , Security , Rohingyas , India-Maldives , Pakistan-UK

Trilateral Dialogue on India-Japan-South Korea: Promoting Peace, Prosperity and Stability in the Indo-Pacific Region

The Vivekananda International Foundation (VIF) organised a virtual India-Japan-South Korea Trilateral Dialogue on the topic “India-Japan-South Korea: Promoting Peace, Prosperity and Stability in the Indo-Pacific Region” on June 15, 2023. T....

June 21, 2023 Conference , International Relations and Diplomacy , India , South Korea , Indo-Pacific , trade , Japan , Soft Power , Security , Trilateral Dialogue , People to People Connect , Asian Values

Neighbourhood News Digest – 08 May 2023

Afghanistan

China’s Belt and Road to enter Afghanistan in Taliban’s victory – Economic Times

The Taliban agreed with China and Pakistan to extend the Belt and Road Initiative to Afghanistan, potentially drawing in billio....

May 08, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , SCO , ASEAN , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Security , BRI , military , Human Rights Watch , India-Maldives , India-Myanmar , Bilawal Bhutto , Visa , Taliban China , Rwanda-Maldives , Dry Port , Nepal Avalanche , Manipur Violence