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India-ASEAN Relations: Growing Convergence
Prof Debasis Bhattacharya Article

The momentous convergence of strategic interests in India-ASEAN relations over the years has enormously propelled robust cooperation between the two sides on multidimensional issues of mutual interests. The implications of consolidation of India-ASEA....

November 01, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Indo-Pacific , Article , India , ASEAN , Indo-Pacific , Strategic , Act East Policy , Cooperation , Geostrategic , IPOI , Partnership , Plan of Action
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - October 31, 2022

Afghanistan
15 Months After Takeover, Islamic Emirate Not Recognized by World: Tolo News
Since the Islamic Emirate come to power in Afghanistan, nearly fifteen months ago, no country has recognized its government. However, the....

October 31, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , ASEAN , economy , USA , Taliban , Imran Khan , Tourism , Borders , India-Bhutan , one year
China: Daily Scan, October 10, 2022

China’s internet watchdog vows another crackdown against Covid-19 rumours amid anger over pandemic policies: South China Morning Post October 6, 2022
China’s top internet regulator has pledged to keep cracking down on misinformation a....

October 10, 2022 ASEAN , PLA , Beijing , COVID-19 , China Daily Digest , Omicron
Second India-Japan 2+2 Dialogue: Major Take Away
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

India and Japan held the second 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial meeting in Tokyo on 8 September 2022. The meeting took place more than five months after Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida visited India for the annual India-Japan summit. This y....

September 20, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , ASEAN , Cyber Security , 2+2 Dialogue , Military technology , 5G deployment , defence co-production , joint air exercises , JIMEX and Malabar
China: Daily Scan, September 19, 2022

Maintaining CPC's position as leadership core in developing socialism with Chinese characteristics: Xinhuanet
September 16, 2022
When the Communist Party of China (CPC) reviewed the historic achievements and shifts accomplished ....

September 19, 2022 Pakistan , Russia , SCO , ASEAN , Taiwan , Tibet , China Daily Digest , Xizang , Qinghai , CH-4 , WZ-7
Myanmar Round-Up: August 2022

In a dismal turn of events, Myanmar’s military chief, Senior General Min Aung Hlaing extended the state of emergency by another six months. The violence and conflicts continue in the country, especially in the central and western regions. The month....

September 16, 2022 ASEAN , UNSC , Violence , Emergency , Myanmar Round Up , Military Coup , NUG , Human Rights Watch , Whats happening in Myanmar , PDFs , Amnesty International
Myanmar Round-Up: July 2022

On 25 July, the military carried out executions of four political prisoners, making it the country’s first use of capital punishment in decades. This led to widespread condemnation both domestically and internationally. The fighting continues withi....

August 12, 2022 ASEAN , UNSC , Myanmar Round Up , Military Coup , NUG , Human Rights Watch , Whats happening in Myanmar , PDFs , Capital punishment , Amnesty International
China: Daily Scan, August 05, 2022

China's non-CPC political parties make joint statement on Pelosi visit: Xinhuanet
August 4, 2022
China's eight non-Communist Party of China (CPC) political parties on Thursday released a joint statement expressing their strong o....

August 05, 2022 US , ASEAN , Taiwan , COVID-19 , China Daily Digest , PLA Eastern Theater Command
Executions in Myanmar Disturbing News for the Region and the World
Prof Rajaram Panda Article

The execution of four democracy activists on 25 July 2022 by Myanmar’s military junta accused of helping to carry out “terrorist acts” sparked widespread condemnation and outrage. The four were sentenced to death in closed-door trials in Januar....

August 04, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Article , ASEAN , Wang Yi , junta , NUG , execution , democratic activists , porous border , 5PC
What Lies Ahead of the Military Executions in Myanmar?
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF

On 25 July 2022, the Myanmar military executed four prisoners (an NLD member and three other anti-regime protestors)[1]. Even though many of the anti-regime protesters and individuals of ethnic armed gr....

July 28, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , ASEAN , Human Rights , EAOs , MilitaryCoup , Executions , UnitedNations
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