Terrorism
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....

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....

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 ....

Neighborhood News Digest – 23 February 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban Demand US Return $3.5 Billion In Afghan Assets After Court Ruling – NDTV
Taliban authorities called on Washington Wednesday to return $3.5 billion belonging to Afghanistan's central bank after a New York fed....

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 01-15 February 2023

DEFENCE

Neighborhood News Digest – 22 February 2023

Afghanistan
Top Kashmir jihad commander who led Indian suicide bombers in Afghan IS attacks believed killed – The Print
Kashmir-born jihad commander Ejaz Ahmad Ahanger — alleged to have led an Islamic State cell responsible f....

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 16-31 January 2023

DEFENCE

Neighborhood News Digest – 03 February 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban welcome India’s funds announcement for Afghanistan in Budget 2023-24 – Wion News
Taliban welcomed the Indian announcement for Afghanistan in the Union Budget 2023-24, which was presented on Wednesday by Fi....

Neighborhood News Digest – 02 February 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban Tell Pakistan Not to Blame Afghanistan for Mosque Bombing – VOA News
Afghanistan's Taliban rulers Wednesday rejected allegations their territory was used in this week's mosque bombing in Pakistan, urging the....

Neighborhood News Digest – 25 January 2023

Afghanistan
Taliban Discuss Restoration of Historical Sites with UNESCO – The Khaama Press
Mawlavi Atiqullah Azizi, Deputy Minister of Culture and Information of Afghanistan met with Brendan Cassar, UNESCO Culture Program Office....

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