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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
Taiwan’s Election in 2024 and What to Expect Beyond
Dr Chienyu Shih Commentary

Taiwan's just-concluded presidential and legislative elections establish the legitimacy of the government for the next four years and give them a mandate to implement new policies. Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) candidate William Lai Ching-te rec....

January 25, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Commentary , DPP , Beijing , TPP , KMT , Lai Ching-te , Legislative Yuan
VIF News Digest : National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, (01-15 January 2024)

Defence

  1. Bharat-UAE conducted a joint military exercise— “Desert Cyclone” in Rajasthan.
  2. Raksha Mantri inaugurated the first all-girls Sainik School at Vrindavan, Uttar Pradesh.
    January 24, 2024 Defense, National Security and Terrorism , Pakistan , Kashmir , Al-Shabaab , Africa , Terrorism , J&K , LWE , Indian Navy , LeT , Uttar Pradesh , Canada , TTP , Somalia , Bharat , Islamic , Bishnoi , Khalistani , Sainik School , Arsh Dala , California
Neighborhood News Digest- 24 January 2024

Afghanistan
4 Countries to Soon Hold Meeting on Afghanistan: Kabulov- Tolo News
Russia said that a quadrilateral meeting will take place by the end of January to discuss the situation in Afghanistan. The Russian president’s ....

January 24, 2024 VIF Neighbourhood News Digest , Pakistan , Russia , Maldives , Afghanistan , Bhutan , Bangladesh , France , Red Sea , BNP , India-Myanmar , China-Myanmar , Sri Lankan Navy , National Unity and Reconciliation Bill , Maldives France Relations , Xiang Yang Hong 03 , Torkham , SBP , Pak elections , Disarmament
Global Situation and Challenges Ahead in 2024
Arvind Gupta, Director, VIF Article

While it is difficult to predict the future, one can be reasonably sure that the forces of change unleashed in the last few years will continue to intensify and create unexpected situations. Black swan events are becoming increasingly common. In 2022....

January 24, 2024 International Relations and Diplomacy , Article , Israel , Pakistan , China , Russia , Iran , Taiwan , Ukraine , Korea , Hamas
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