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Neighbourhood News Digest - 01 February 2024

Afghanistan
China quietly expanding influence in Taliban-ruled Afghanistan – The Hindu
While most of the world treats Afghanistan's Taliban government as a pariah, China is growing diplomatic and economic links — and Kabul....

February 01, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , Nepal , Parliament , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Foreign Minister , Bhutan , sanctions , elections , Bangladesh , Taliban , BRI , al-Qaeda , Inflation , Emergency , PTI , TTP , junta , Universities , Myanmar Coup , medical evacuation , China influence , UNFAO , Gurkha , Ashoka Pillar
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest 1-15 January 2024, Issue 29

In this Issue

I. Defence and Security

  1. MoD Signs Contracts Worth Rs 802 Crores for Procurement of Equipment
  2. DRDO Conducts Flight-Test of New Generation AKASH Missile
    3. ....

    February 01, 2024 AI , Satellites , Akash missile , Huawei , MSMEs , Science & Technology , SMRs , Foxconn , arms procurement , Chandrayaan-3 , Indian-IDDM , StartUps , SpaceX , Nuclear Reactors , Aditya-L1 , Nvidia , ERNET , Jet Engine , Halo Orbit , Lithium Triangle , Net Zero Carbon Emission , Optical Fibre
Science and Technology (S&T) Digest 16-31 December 2023, Issue 28

In this Issue

I. Defence and Security

  1. INS Imphal, Stealth Guided Missile Destroyer, Commissioned
  2. Induction of MCA Barge, LSAM 10 (Yard 78)
  3. Delivery....

    February 01, 2024 AI , Satellites , Science & Technology , Nuclear energy , Drones , semiconductor , Foxconn , COP28 , Machine Learning , ASML , MCA Barge , INS Imphal , AstroSat , Digital Payment , GPUs , KAPP-4 , Lithography , Meteorological Research , Space Start-Ups , Synaptics , RAND
Eurasia News Digest (16-31 January, 2024)

Russia & Central Asia

New International Trade & Logistics Center Opens on Kazakh-Chinese Border
A new international trade and logistics center opened on Jan. 19 on the Kazakh-Chinese border, near the village of Dostyk, reporte....

February 01, 2024 strategic partnership , Middle Corridor , Eurasia News Digest , Turkish Drones , Non-Aggression pact , CKU Railway , UN Peace Mission , Kazakhstan-China Railways , BYD Auto
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (22-28 January 2024)

Economic

Asia Inc. heads to Washington as focus turns to trade, tariffs and Trump
It was the wee hours of Jan. 16 when Rieko Shimizu clicked "send" on an email to her corporate headquarters in Japan. Like most Asian companies ....

February 01, 2024 North Korea , Donald Trump , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Boeing , Xi-Biden , CSI 300 selloff , Power of Siberia 2 , Keidan ren , US Supreme Court , Measles
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (15-21 January 2024)

Economic

China confirms GDP rose 5.2% in 2023 on higher government spending
China's economy grew 5.2% on the year in 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Jan 17, confirming an unusual early revelation Premier Li Qia....

January 31, 2024 North Korea , NATO , Immigration , NAM , Covid-19 International Daily Scan , Liberal Democratic Party , Red Sea , China GDP , Japan Economy , Data Centers , Pakistan-Iran
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
Neighbourhood News Digest- 31 January 2024

Afghanistan

Afghanistan’s neighbours reluctant to prioritize Afghan women’s rights, says ICG-The Khama Press
In a recent report, the International Crisis Group reports that regional authorities are not inclined to emphasiz....

January 31, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , US , China , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , elections , Bangladesh , Balochistan , Taliban , Assam , demonetisation , Imran Khan , IMF , US-China , Nepal-India , BNP , Maldives-India relations , Indian Fishermen , International Crisis Group , Foreign Secretary Kwatra , National Debt
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
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