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Myanmar Round-Up: February 2023

01 February marked the completion of two years of military rule in Myanmar. Though as per the 2008 Constitution, the state of emergency was due to expire by the end of January, the National Defence and Security Council concluded that the country "...

Neighborhood News Digest – 28 February 2023

Afghanistan Why India is cautiously engaging with the Taliban regime in Afghanistan -Scroll In February, the Indian budget for 2023 allocated Rs 200 crore in aid to Afghanistan. It was an indication of how far India’s engagement with the Taliban has...

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...

Review of Sri Lanka Crisis and the Way Forward

Since its independence in 1948, Sri Lanka faced its worst economic crisis in the year 2022. Initially, in 2022, the country was facing Omicron, a variant of Covid19, followed by deep political and economic distress throughout the year. Economic...

Neighborhood News Digest – 14 February 2023

Afghanistan Afghanistan: Taliban forces raid IS hideout in Kabul - India Blooms "The security forces attacked an important hideout of the IS in Kartai Naw locality of Police District 8 on Monday evening, killing several insurgents," Mujahid said...

Central Asia: A Look Back at 2022 and Projections for 2023

Background The year 2022 has been challenging for the Central Asian region. In addition to the widespread anti-government protests resulting from the tumultuous internal socio-economic and political environment, the external impact of the Ukrainian...

Chinese President Jiang Zemin’s Demise Reveals Extent of Discontent in China

Recent events have confirmed the considerable subterranean discontent in China. The death of former Chinese President Jiang Zemin, who was handpicked by the late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping to steer the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the country...

The Regional Integration in Central Asia

Introduction Since its beginning in 2018, the Consultative Meetings of Central Asian leaders have contributed positively to Central Asia’s regional integration process. The idea was presented by the Uzbek President Shawkat Mirziyoyev with an...

Myanmar Round Up - March 2022

27 March 2022 marked the 77th Armed Forces Day, and the military celebrated the day with the display of its might, with troops, tanks, missiles and aircraft. This day marks the Burmese army's resistance to Japanese occupation in 1945. However, the...

Myanmar Round Up - February 2022

01 February 2022 marks the first anniversary of the military coup. Last year on this day the Myanmar military took over the power in the country and arrested Aung San Suu Kyi and the elected leaders of the National League of Democracy. In the past...

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