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Neighborhood News Digest- 29 February 2024

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Muttaqi Hopes for Improved Relations with New Govt in Pakistan-Tolo News
The acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Amir Khan Muttaqi, in a special interview with TOLO news said that he is hopeful that the relations b....

February 29, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Nawaz Sharif , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Turkmenistan , World Bank , UN , Human Rights , Parliamentary elections , India-Bhutan , Thailand-Myanmar , Cabinet , LDC , Maldives-India relations , Research Vessel , Wind Power Project , Bhutan Strategic Plan , MARTIAL lAW.
Neighborhood News Digest- 27 February 2024

Afghanistan
Afghanistan launches Polio Vaccination campaign- The Khama Press
The Ministry of Public Health, in collaboration with international organizations, has initiated the second sub-national polio vaccination campaign fo....

February 27, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , Maldives , Iran , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Japan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Cyber Security , Inflation , UN , Parliamentary elections , PPP , Crypto , China-Bhutan , Maldives-India relations , Climate action , Ministry of Industry and Commerce , Maryam Nawaz , Foreign Fund , Shan , Thailand-Myanmar-India.
Red Sea Crisis and India’s Options
Anurag Bisen, Senior Fellow, VIF Article

Introduction
Since mid-November 2023, the maritime security in the Gulf of Aden, the Red Sea and the larger Western Indian Ocean has been gravely upended due to the repeated attacks on merchant shipping by the Yemen-based Houthi rebels. T....

February 08, 2024 National Security and Strategic Studies , International Relations and Diplomacy , Defence , Article , Israel , India , Iran , trade , Indian Navy , shipping , Houthis , Red Sea
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
Uncertain Winds: Trends in West Asia in 2024
Hirak Jyoti Das, Senior Research Associate, VIF Article

Israel-Hamas Conflict
On 7 October, Hamas’ military wing, Izz al-Din al-Qassam Brigades backed by Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s (PIJ) Al-Quds Brigades executed a multi-domain ‘shock and awe campaign’, ‘Operation Al Aqsa Flood’ i....

January 31, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , West Asia , Article , Israel , Palestine , US , China , Russia , Iran , Civil wars
Taliban Interim Administration: A Review of its Regional Engagements in 2023
Dr Angana Kotokey, Research Associate, VIF Article

Introduction
The year 2023 marks the second anniversary of the Taliban’s return to power in Kabul. After more than two years of the takeover, Afghanistan is still in the middle of a deep humanitarian crisis and a grappling economy amids....

January 30, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Afghanistan , Article , Pakistan , China , Iran , Taliban , Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan
Neighborhood News Digest – 30 January 2024

Afghanistan
India among 10 countries to participate in meeting convened by Taliban in Kabul- Hindustan Times
India was among 10 regional countries that participated in a meeting of diplomatic representatives convened by the Ta....

January 30, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Nepal , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Foreign Minister , elections , Bangladesh , Indian Navy , Impeachment , Bhutan Economy , Maldives Tourism , India-Nepal Border Dispute , Independent MPs , Aragalaya , Sri Lankan Crew , Somali Pirates
Global Situation and Challenges Ahead in 2024
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Article

While it is difficult to predict the future, one can be reasonably sure that the forces of change unleashed in the last few years will continue to intensify and create unexpected situations. Black swan events are becoming increasingly common. In 2022....

January 24, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Israel , Pakistan , China , Russia , Iran , Taiwan , Ukraine , Korea , Hamas
Neighborhood News Digest – 19 January 2024

Afghanistan
Women’s Rights fully secured in Afghanistan: Taliban leader-The Khama Press
Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, the Taliban leader, has claimed in his latest statements that women’s rights in Afghanistan have been fu....

January 19, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , economy , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Afghanistan , Bangladesh , EU , Sri Lanka’s presidential election , Inflation , India-Maldives relations , China-Bhutan , Davos , Circular Debt , NAM summit
Neighborhood News Digest- 18 January 2024

Afghanistan
UNICEF Announces 950 Community-Based Education Classes- Tolo News
UNICEF announced the establishment of 950 new community-based education classes in Afghanistan with the cooperation of South Korea. UNICEF has said ....

January 18, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , South Korea , economy , Maldives , Iran , Mizoram , Afghanistan , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Pakistan Elections , Inflation , Kuwait , BNP , Maldives Tourism , Sri Lanka’s Election , Ministers , Iran air strikes , Pakistan retaliate , 19th Summit of Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) , Nepal-Uganda , Ram Temple , Myanmar Refugees , Wa State
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