SAARC
South Asian Security and Order

(The following is presentation made by Dr. Arvind Gupta on ‘South Asian Security and Order’ at World Peace Forum, Beijing on 04 July 2025)

Background
India, the biggest country in the region, is extraordinary diverse region....

Neighbourhood News Digest - 30 June 2025

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Denies Pakistan Claim of India Using Afghan Territory-Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate rejected remarks made by the Chief of Pakistan’s Army Staff claiming that India is using Afghan territory to ope....

Neighbourhood News Digest – 12 December 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate: Khalil Rahman Haqqani Martyred in 'Cowardly' Attack – Tolo News
A deadly explosion occurred on December 11, at the Ministry of Refugees and Repatriation. The Islamic Emirate, in a statement, anno....

Neighbourhood News Digest - 10 December 2024

Afghanistan
Shaheen Criticizes US for Actions Related to Doha Agreement – Tolo News
Suhail Shaheen, the head of the Political Office of the Islamic Emirate in Qatar accused the United States of violating the Doha Agreement. ....

Neighborhood News Digest - 30 September 2024

Afghanistan
World Bank Provides $1.7 Billion in Aid to Afghanistan-Tolo News
The World Bank said that it has provided $1.7 billion in aid to Afghanistan since August 2021. In its latest report, the World Bank added that key pr....

Neighborhood News Digest - 08 August 2024

Afghanistan
Islamic Emirate Seeks Transfer of Afghan Prisoners from Iran-Tolo News
The Islamic Emirate has requested Tehran hand over Afghan citizens who are imprisoned in Iran for various crimes to Kabul so that they can be p....

An Overview: Modi Government’s Approach to its SAARC Neighbours (2014-2024)

Indian foreign policy under the Modi government has been characterised by unparalleled energy, informed by great vision and maturity, and infused by a refreshing firmness. It has, above all, been guided by a non-hegemonistic approach firmly rooted in....

Neighborhood News Digest - 03 April 2024

Afghanistan
Russia Considers Removing 'Taliban' From Terrorist List-Tolo News
TASS news agency reported on Monday that the Russian foreign ministry is considering removing the "Taliban" from the list of terrorist groups. Accor....

Neighborhood News Digest- 19 March 2024

Afghanistan
8 People Killed, Including Children, in Pakistan’s Airstrikes-Tolo News
At least 8 people including women and children were killed in Pakistan's airstrikes on Khost and Paktia provinces in the early hours on Mond....

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