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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
Three Years of Military Rule in Myanmar: Looking Back at 2023 and Navigating the Uncertainties of 2024
Dr Cchavi Vasisht, Research Associate, VIF Article

Myanmar's current state is marked by intense complexity and instability, with continued conflicts, widespread displacement, economic difficulties, and humanitarian issues. Since Operation 1027, the military government has been confronted with resista....

January 29, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies , Myanmar , Article , US , ASEAN , sanctions , United Nations , Military Coup , NUG , PDFs , Elections Airstrikes , Military Rule in Myanmar
Neighborhood News Digest- 29 January 2024

Afghanistan

Kabul to Host 'Afghanistan's Regional Cooperation Initiative' on Monday-Tolo News
The spokesman for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Abdul Qahar Balkhi, said that the Islamic Emirate on Monday will host “Afghanis....

January 29, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Pakistan , China , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , IMF , United Nations , India-Maldives relations , National Assembly , China loan , Bhutan PM , International Court of Justice (ICJ) , Iran tensions
Neighborhood News Digest- 25 January 2024

Afghanistan

India sends 40,000 litres of Malathion to help Afghanistan combat locusts-The Khama Press
India has sent 40,000 litres of Malathion pesticide to Afghanistan via the Chabahar port to combat the locust menace. The Ag....

January 25, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , India , Kyrgyzstan , Maldives , Sri Lanka , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , Imran Khan , Pakistan Elections , Human Rights , Colombo port , Rohingyas , Nepal-India , Death Sentence , Russia-Myanmar , Cabinet , Energy sector , China-Maldives Relations , Xiang Yang Hong 03 , Online Safety Bill , Glaciers , Gyalsung , Agri-business
Cyber Propaganda and Disinformation Operations in the Hamas Israel War
Col Pradeep Jaidka (Retd.) Article

Harnessing prevailing technologies give boost to war waging efforts. The present digital environment, has introduced a new dimension in modern warfare – that of cyber operations. This has multiple effects, an opponent now seeks to dominate or contr....

January 25, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Israel , Hamas , Cyber propaganda , information operations
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