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(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

Beyond Boundaries: Cooperation in the BIMSTEC Framework

Beyond Boundaries: Cooperation in the BIMSTEC Framework, edited by Vinod Anand and Prerna Gandhi, offers a comprehensive examination of the evolving role of the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) ....

May 22, 2025 Neighbourhood Studies , Climate Change , BIMSTEC , Maritime Security , economic integration , Book Published , sustainable development

Neighborhood News Digest - 24 March 2025

Afghanistan

Anas Haqqani Calls Lifted Bounty on MOI Chief 'Political Achievement'-Tolo News

Anas Haqqani, a senior member of the Islamic Emirate, welcomed the lifting of the bounty placed on Khalifa Sirajuddin Haqqani, the act....

March 24, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , BIMSTEC , Bhutan , Bangladesh , IMF , Karachi , Awami League , India-Bangladesh , Starlink , BNP , India-Sri Lanka , Sirajuddin Haqqani , Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC) , Bhutan Information and Media Authority , BICMA , Maldives-Pakistan Relations , International Buddhist Confederation , IBC , Sheberghan–Mazar Gas Pipeline

Neighborhood News Digest- 12 March 2025

Afghanistan

8 KM of TAPI Pipeline Installed in Afghanistan: Ministry -Tolo News

Homayoon Afghan, the spokesperson for the Ministry of Mines and Petroleum, said that the construction of the TAPI project in Afghanistan has progr....

March 12, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , TAPI , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , BIMSTEC , Terrorism , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , Bangladesh , Balochistan , UK , IMF , Oman , ISPR , LDC , Adani Group , Scam Centres , Cultural Industries Office (BCIO) , Justice for Myanmar (JFM).

Neighborhood News Digest- 17 February 2025

Afghanistan

UNSC Grants 23-Day Travel Exemption to Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar-Tolo News

The United Nations Security Council sanctions committee has announced a 23-day travel exemption for Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, deputy pri....

February 17, 2025 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Myanmar , UNSC , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , BIMSTEC , Bhutan , Saudi Arabia , Bangladesh , USAID , Türkiye , PECA , Indian Ocean Conference , India-Myanmar.

Neighborhood News Digest- 12 July 2024

Afghanistan

Russia, India State Confidence in Afghanistan's Fight against Terrorism-Tolo News

Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have issued a joint statement following an official meeting....

July 12, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Russia , Nepal , economy , Maldives , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , BIMSTEC , Bhutan , Bangladesh , France , Bhutan Economy , Bangladesh-China , India-Sri Lanka , Maldives-China Relations , National Debt , Maldives-Sri Lanka Relations , Floor Test , Fishermen Issue , TTP Azerbaijan.

Multilateralism Digest: May 2024-Issue 5

I. India in the UN

Indian inputs for a substantial Summit of the Future
India contributes to CTTF
India chairs Committee A of WHA

II. Plu....

June 03, 2024 India , BIMSTEC , IMF , WTO , World Health Assembly , ADB , UNFCCC , Peacekeeping , Multilateralism Digest , multilateral development banks , Multilateralism digest , Summit of the Future , Counter Terrorism Trust Fund , G20 bioeconomy , G20 Hunger Alliance , G20 Research and Innovation , BRICS tuberculosis , BRICS customs officials , BRICS space agencies , India-ASEAN Trade in Goods , SCO Foreign Ministers , World Bank Group , SDRs , Major Radhika Sen , UNOCT Parliamentary Dialogue , Appeals and Grievances Procedure

Neighborhood News Digest- 24 May 2024

Afghanistan

Qatar's Al-Khulaifi Requests Islamic Emirate Attend 3rd Doha Meeting-Tolo News

Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh al-Khulaifi, Minister of State for the Foreign Affairs of the State of Qatar, in a meeting with Mullah....

May 24, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Nepal , Maldives , Iran , Myanmar , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Climate Change , BIMSTEC , Bhutan , ISIS , Qatar , Bangladesh , refugees , IMF , Italy , UAE , UN Peacekeepers , Rohingyas , RuPay , World Food Forum , Sri Lankan Presidential and Parliamentary Election

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