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VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 09, 2022

Afghanistan
Afghanistan Exported $1.8 Billion in Goods in Past 7 Months: Tolo News
The office of the first deputy prime minister, Mullah Abdullah Ghani Baradar, said that Afghanistan’s exports abroad have reached $1.85 billi....

November 09, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , ASEAN , Climate Change , trade , elections , Tourism , Human Rights , Diplomacy , APEC , UNHCR , earthquake , Health crisis
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 07, 2022

Afghanistan
UNAMA Calls for Climate Change in Afghanistan to Be Addressed: Tolo News
As the UN climate change summit began in Egypt on Sunday, the United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) called for urgent glo....

November 07, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , ASEAN , Climate Change , Terrorism , trade , Tourism , IMF , United Nations , Human Rights , Diplomacy , APEC , Health crisis
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 04, 2022

Afghanistan
SIGAR Highlights Afghan Situation in Latest Quarterly Report: Tolo News
The Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction released its 57th quarterly report, in which it highlighted the political, econom....

November 04, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , ASEAN , Climate Change , Terrorism , trade , energy , Tourism , Human Rights , Diplomacy , Hydropower , Health crisis
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 03, 2022

Afghanistan
Female Students Above 6th Grade Get Schooling from Kabul Organization: Tolo News
An institution in Kabul is supporting girls' education and providing work opportunities for nearly 2,000 girls above grade sixth in K....

November 03, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Climate Change , Terrorism , trade , Tourism , New Zealand , Human Rights , Diplomacy , Health crisis , Female Education
VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 02, 2022

Afghanistan
US to act unilaterally against terrorist threats from Afghanistan - Dawn
The United States will continue to act unilaterally to address emergent terrorist threats from Afghanistan, the US State Department has warned.....

November 02, 2022 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Climate Change , Terrorism , trade , Tourism , New Zealand , Human Rights , Diplomacy , Health crisis
First India-Central Asia Summit: Some Major Takeaways
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

On January 27, 2022, India and Central Asian leaders held the maiden India-Central Asia Summit in a virtual format. The summit was hosted by Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and attended by the Heads of State of the five Central Asian countries. <....

January 31, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Article , INSTC , Kazakhstan , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , trade , Chabahar , Tajikistan , Turkmenistan , Tourism , Connectivity , Pharmaceuticals , history and Civilization , JWG on Chbahar Port , India-Central Asia centre
What to Expect from the First India-Central Asia Summit
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Background
India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will hold the first-ever India-Central Asia Leaders Summit in a virtual format on January 27, 2022. This summit will bring together the heads of state of Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, ....

January 24, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Neighbourhood Studies , Central Asia , Afghanistan , Article , SCO , INSTC , Kazakhstan , Uzbekistan , trade , Chabahar , Tajikistan , Turkmenistan , Tourism , Connectivity , India-Central Asia Dialogue , Pharmaceuticals , history and Civilization
Central Asia: A Look Back At 2021 and Outlook For 2022
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Introduction
The year 2021 has been challenging for Central Asia. The year marked the three decades of independence for the Central Asian countries since the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1991. The socio-economic and health impacts of the....

January 06, 2022 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Article , China , Russia , SCO , TAPI , Protests , Kazakhstan , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , trade , Tajikistan , Turkmenistan , India- Central Asia Dialogue , Azerbaijan , Capacity Building , Connectivity , Border Dispute , TCGP
Third Edition of India-Central Asia Dialogue: Bolstering India’s Central Asia Policy
Dr Pravesh Kumar Gupta, Associate Fellow, VIF Article

Introduction
Central Asia’s geostrategic importance stands increased with the recent developments in Afghanistan. Two major powers, i.e., Russia and China continue to maintain their influence in the region while the US and West still need....

December 30, 2021 International Relations and Diplomacy , Central Asia , Article , SCO , Kazakhstan , Afghanistan , Uzbekistan , trade , Tajikistan , Turkmenistan , Tourism , OIC , Capacity Building , Connectivity , India-Central Asia Dialogue , Pharmaceuticals
Foreign Secretary’s Visit to Myanmar -Reiterating India’s Support to its People
Dr Sreeradha Datta Article

Indian Foreign Secretary was in Myanmar (22-23 Dec. 21) meeting with different stakeholders including the the military government and the opposition which continues to oppose the military reinstatement that took place in February 21 post the general ....

December 27, 2021 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Article , India , democracy , ASEAN , Act East , trade , Aung San Suu Kyi , Nagas , Foreign Secretary , military Junta , Mizos
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