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Buddhism and India’s Soft Power Diplomacy

India has always been aware of the need to avoid using military might as the cornerstone of its foreign policy since gaining independence. The values of peaceful coexistence have governed India since Jawaharlal Nehru's Panchsheel principles. Though...

Neighborhood News Digest – 29 March 2023

Afghanistan The Taliban posted photos of hundreds of US military vehicles it said were abandoned in the chaotic pullout of Afghanistan and now form part of its army – Business Insider The Taliban claims to have repaired and put back to use around...

Neighborhood News Digest – 27 March 2023

Afghanistan Kabul rejects Washington’s claim over IS strength in Afghanistan – The Statesman The Taliban-led caretaker government in Afghanistan has dismissed Washington’s claim over the alleged stronger presence of Daesh or Islamic State (IS) in...

Neighborhood News Digest – 23 March 2023

Afghanistan US review of Afghanistan withdrawal to be released in April – Devdiscourse In the aftermath, President Joe Biden directed that a broad review examine every aspect of this from top to bottom. It was originally set to be released at the...

Science and Technology (S&T) Digest, 16-28 February 2023, Issue 8

In this Issue I. Defence and Security Missile Cum Ammunition (MCA) Barge, Yard 75 (LSAM 7) Launched Keel Laying of Second and Third Ship at M/s CSL, Kochi Successful Landing and Take-off of the LCA Navy on Aircraft Carrier, INS Vikrant First...

Neighborhood News Digest – 16 March 2023

Afghanistan Afghanistan Situation Discussed in Doha at Global Security Forum – Tolo News Afghanistan was discussed on the last day of the Global Security Forum in Doha, where the participants included activists and ex-officials from the former...

Neighborhood News Digest – 10 March 2023

Afghanistan Afghanistan blast: Taliban governor killed in his office – BBC The Taliban governor of Afghanistan's northern Balkh province has been killed in a suicide attack claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group. Mohammad Dawood Muzammil was...

How Useful was Secretary Blinken’s Visit to Central Asia?

Background A year has passed since the Ukrainian conflict erupted in February last year. This crisis has had a devastating impact not just on the countries involved but also on those not part of this conflict. Supply chain disruptions, a refugee...

Is Taming the Dragon Possible in Central Asia?

Background Due to its proximity to China’s western region and abundant natural resources, the Central Asian region is crucial from a geopolitical perspective. With the demise of the Soviet Union, China established a significant political and...

Multilateralism Digest : January 2023 - Issue 1

INDIA IN THE UN India participates in UNSC open debate India participated in the UNSC open debate on ‘the promotion and strengthening of the rule of law in the maintenance of international peace and security: the Rule of Law among Nations’ that was...

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