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Election in Türkiye: Test for Recep Tayyip Erdogan

Türkiye’s presidential and parliamentary election was held on 14 May 2023 in the backdrop of deep economic crisis and fallout of the devastating earthquake in February 2023. The outcome of the election could shape Türkiye’s role in the North...

May 24 , 2023

From I2U2 to IUSU-India is the Key

In the wake of unprecedented developments in West Asia especially the demarche and rapprochement by major Gulf powers in recent times, the meeting of National Security Advisers of USA (Jake Sullivan), India (Ajit Doval), and UAE (Sheikh Tahnoun) in...

May 11 , 2023

VIF News Digest: National Security - Defence Studies & Terrorism, 01-15 February 2023

DEFENCE Defence Budget 2023-24. Mission Mode (MM) projects of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). Deputy Commander-in-Chief of Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF) and Commander of Royal Cambodian Army visiting India. HAL’s...

February 22 , 2023

Neighborhood News Digest – 01 February 2023

Afghanistan Afghanistan Exported $1.7 Billion Worth of Goods Over Past 10 Months – Tolo News The office of the Deputy Prime Minister of the Economy said that over the past 10 months, the nation's exports have topped $1.7 billion and that revenue...

February 1 , 2023

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - January 05, 2023

Afghanistan Islamic Emirate Rejects US Official’s Remarks on Its Commitments: Tolo News The Islamic Emirate rejected the remarks by US State Department spokesman Ned Price and said that the Islamic Emirate is committed to all its promises.The...

January 5 , 2023

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 23, 2022

Afghanistan Reactions Continue to Closure of Universities for Women: Tolo News The closure of universities for women has faced continuous reactions within and outside the country. On Thursday morning, dozens of female students held a protest near...

December 23 , 2022

VIF-Pathfinder Foundation Sri Lanka Bilateral Dialogue

The online bilateral dialogue held on 11 Oct 2022 was co- chaired by Dr Arvind Gupta, Director Vivekananda International Foundation, India and former Amb. Bernard Goonetilleke, Chairman Pathfinder Foundation, Sri Lanka. The dialogue was attended by...

December 21 , 2022

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - December 19, 2022

Afghanistan Afghan Traders Abroad Face Hurdles Investing in Afghanistan: Tolo News Some Afghan traders living abroad said current problems caused by the banking system and international sanctions, as well as the closed girls’ schools, are causing...

December 19 , 2022

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 30, 2022

Afghanistan Participants in Herat Security Dialogue Discuss Situation in Afghanistan: Tolo News Participants at the 10th Herat Security Dialogue meeting in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, emphasized the need to establish an inclusive government in Afghanistan...

November 30 , 2022

VIF Neighbourhood News Digest - November 21, 2022

Afghanistan Norway Donates $22 Million to Afghanistan: Tolo News Norway announced its package of NOK 220 million (approximately $22 million) for the UN and World Bank to enhance food security and provide basic services, the Norwegian Foreign...

November 21 , 2022