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South Asian Security and Order
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Commentary

(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....

July 11, 2025 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , BIMSTEC , Terrorism , economic integration , SAARC , Partition , Divide and Rule , SAFTA , Vasudhaiva Kutumbkam
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....

June 30, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bhutan , elections , Bangladesh , Doha , SAARC , Youth Suicide , Maldives-Singapore Relations , Belarus Air Defense Systems
Neighbourhood News Digest – 13 December 2024

Afghanistan
Security and Stability Concerns Remain in Afghanistan: UNAMA – Tolo News
The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) chief, Roza Otunbayeva, presented a quarterly report on Afghanistan's situation ....

December 13, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , India-Nepal relations , SAARC , UNAMA , RAA , United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan , Afghan-Trans Railway , Bangladesh-Timor-Leste Relations , Bangladesh-Singapore Relations , Royal Audit Authority , Foreign Exchange Bill , United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime , UNODC , Myanmar-China Relations , Pakistan Climate Change , Overseas Investors Chambers of Commerce and Industry , OICCI , Sri Lanka-India Relations , Sri Lanka-Canada Relations
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....

December 12, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , India-Nepal relations , Unemployment , SAARC , EU , IMF , Kachin Independence Army , Adani , KIA , National Council , Maldives Inland Revenue Authority , MIRA , Maldives-Oman Relations , Syria Attacks , United Kashmir People’s National Party , UKPNP , Colombo West International Terminal , CWIT
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. ....

December 10, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Cybercrime , BRI , SAARC , India-Bangladesh Relations , India-Bhutan Relations , ADB , Doha Agreement , UNHCR , Asian Development Bank , Maldives-Japan Relations , United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees , Afghan-US relations , Electoral Reforms , Bhutan-Japan Relations , Bangladesh-Myanmar border , Pakistan-China Relations , Pakistan-US Relations , US-Sri Lanka Relations
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....

September 30, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , SAARC , UNAMA , World Bank , Lebanon , UAE , Japan- Sri Lanka , Sri Lanka Election , Muttahida Qaumi Movement , Maldives-US Relations , Maldives-New-Zealand , Waste Water Management
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....

August 08, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , South Korea , US , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Political Violence , SAARC , OIC , Awami League , PTI , BNP , Sri Lanka Presidential Election , interim Government , Tata Power , Druk Green , Maldives National Defense Force
An Overview: Modi Government’s Approach to its SAARC Neighbours (2014-2024)
Amb Satish Chandra, Vice Chairman, VIF

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....

April 25, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , India , Nepal , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , PM Modi , Bangladesh , South Asia , SAARC , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy , Reflections on PM Narendra Modi's Foreign Policy
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....

April 03, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , ASEAN , economy , Sri Lanka , BIMSTEC , Bhutan , Bangladesh , SAARC , Tourism , World Bank , UN , Nuclear Power Plant , HR , Maldives Economy , Katchatheevu island
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....

March 19, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , STEM , SAARC , IMF , UN , Rohingya Crises , TTP , Airstrikes , Senate , Vote of Confidence , National Cyber Security Agency , BRIMSTEC , Presidential Elections.
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