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Neighbourhood News Digest – 08 May 2023

Afghanistan

China’s Belt and Road to enter Afghanistan in Taliban’s victory – Economic Times

The Taliban agreed with China and Pakistan to extend the Belt and Road Initiative to Afghanistan, potentially drawing in billio....

May 08, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , SCO , ASEAN , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , India-Nepal , Bangladesh , Security , BRI , military , Human Rights Watch , India-Maldives , India-Myanmar , Bilawal Bhutto , Visa , Taliban China , Rwanda-Maldives , Dry Port , Nepal Avalanche , Manipur Violence

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism,16-30 April 2023

DEFENCE

MoD initiates reforms inAuthority Holding Sealed Particulars(AHSP).
8th India-Thailand defence dialogue to be held in Bangkok.
Raksha Mantri(RM) holds telephonic conversation with Canadian Minister of....

May 04, 2023 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Pakistan , China , Russia , SCO , Mozambique , Africa , Terrorism , LWE , Bangladesh , Thailand , Canada , Maoist , AlQaida , Khalistan , Nigeria , AHSP , INIOCHOS-23 , BMD Interceptor , Korea Coast Guard , Cope India-2023 , P8I , AJEYA WARRIOR-23 , Iran Bharat , J&K Extremism , Borno , Naxal Islamic Extremism , Amritpal , AQIS and Boko Haram

Dantewada Naxal Attack: A Calculated Cowardly Act of Red Terror

Anurag Sharma, Senior Research Associate, VIF Article

सिंहवत्सर्ववेगेन पतन्त्यर्थे किलार्थिनः॥ [Verse from the Yogavasishtam 3.78.6] (English translation: Those who intend to get work done cast themselves on the task with al....

May 03, 2023 Leftwing Extremism , National Security and Strategic Studies , Article , India , Terrorism , Naxal , chhattisgarh , Maoist , Bastar , Bharat , Dantewada , LWE Extremism , Urban Naxal

Neighborhood News Digest – 26 April 2023

Afghanistan

India invited to join regional group on Afghanistan: Lavrov

Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has said that India has been invited to join the core group of four countries neighbouring Afghanistan that say they....

April 26, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Russia , Nepal , SCO , ASEAN , Indo-Pacific , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , J&K , ISIS , Bangladesh , Conflict , Buddhism , Taliban , COVID-19 , Mount Everest , UN , RSP , ATB , Ban , Chagos

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 15-31 March 2023

DEFENCE

Exercise Sea Dragon 23.
Defence Acquisition Council approves proposals worth Rs 70,500 crore for the armed forces & Indian Coast Guard under buy (Indian-IDDM) category.
Seminar on ‘Emerging Disruptive....

April 05, 2023 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Maldives , Australia , Afghanistan , Islamic State , Al-Shabaab , Terrorism , Defence production , DRDO , J&K , modernisation , Philippines , LWE , MoD , BrahMos , Boko Haram , Islamic extremism , Jordan , Extremism , Maoist , Bharat , Khalistan , DAC , Sea Dragon , Defence Modernisation Fund , BEL , Medium Power Radars , India-Africa Army Chiefs’ Conclave , Aatmanirbharta , Bishnoi

Neighborhood News Digest – 16 March 2023

Afghanistan

Afghanistan Situation Discussed in Doha at Global Security Forum – Tolo News

Afghanistan was discussed on the last day of the Global Security Forum in Doha, where the participants included activists and ex-officials....

March 16, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , China , Nepal , democracy , SCO , Afghanistan , Nepal politics , Terrorism , Bhutan , Pakistan politics , Imran Khan , Doha , Tourism , IMF , UN , Exports , Vice President , Arunachal Pradesh , Prachanda , India-Bangladesh , Drugs , China-Sri Lanka , Hambantota , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , RMG , Failed State , Sri Lanka Freedom , Marble , Asia Pacific Group

Neighborhood News Digest – 13 March 2023

Afghanistan

Doval, SCO NSAs to discuss rise in Afghanistan drug trade, terrorism - Tribune India

The exponential rise in terrorism and drug production in Afghanistan will be the focus of discussion when National Security Adviser....

March 13, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Terrorism , elections , Drugs , India-Srilanka Fishermen Issue , Pakistan Economic Crisis , India-Pakistan Infiltration , Myanmar HRW , Bhutan LDC , Inflations , Plastic Waste

Neighborhood News Digest – 28 February 2023

Afghanistan

Why India is cautiously engaging with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan -Scroll

In February, the Indian budget for 2023 allocated Rs 200 crore in aid to Afghanistan. It was an indication of how far India’s engagement....

February 28, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Protests , economy , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Terrorism , Bhutan , India-Nepal , CPEC , Bangladesh , Amnesty , TTP , USDP , Argentina , China-Myanmar , Dual Citizenship , Political instability , Khalid Zia , UNP , Maldives-Singapore

Neighborhood News Digest – 24 February 2023

Afghanistan

Pakistan-Afghanistan border crossing shut after brief reopening – The Times of India

akistan shut down a key border crossing with Afghanistan just hours after it was reopened on Thursday, officials said, the latest ....

February 24, 2023 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , Nepal , Myanmar , Afghanistan , technology , Nepal politics , Terrorism , Bhutan , Pakistan politics , Bangladesh , Taliban , Rohingya , Pakistan Economy , TTP , NUG , Adani , Maldives-India , Nepal-India , BNP , AL , Afghan Economy , India Pakistan , Electricity-Adani , Maldives satellite , Sri Lanka Election