ICWA Global Review 2023

ICWA

The Indian Council of World Affairs regularly brings out insightful and quality research articles in the form of Issue Briefs and View Points on major political, security and economic trends and developments in Asia, Africa, Europe, the United States, Latin America, Oceania and the wider global geostrategic and economic environments. These research articles contribute to foreign policy debates and discussions on a regular basis. This publication ICWA Global Review 2023 comprising research papers by the Research Faculty of ICWA focuses on global and regional developments in the year 2023. The articles capture the key developments in various geographies, their impact and implications.

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The Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA) was established in 1943 by a group of eminent intellectuals led by Sir Tej Bahadur Sapru and Dr. H.N. Kunzru. Its principal objective was to create an Indian perspective on international relations and act as a repository of knowledge and thinking on foreign policy issues. The Council today conducts policy research through an in-house faculty as well as through external experts. It regularly organises an array of intellectual activities including conferences, seminars, roundtable discussions, lectures and brings out a range of publications.

It has a well-stocked library, an active website and publishes the journal India Quarterly. ICWA has over 50 MoUs with international think tanks and research institutions to promote better understanding on international issues and develop areas of mutual cooperation. The Council also has partnerships with leading research institutions, think tanks and universities in India.

Contents

Preface
Editorial Team
Contributors

South Asia

• Pakistan’s Economy from 2022 to 2023 Looks Dismal
Shrabana Barua

• Current Economic Situation in Nepal
Naresh B. K.

• High-level Pakistani Delegation Meets Afghan Taliban to Discuss Security Concerns
Anwesha Ghosh

• The IMF Loan to Sri Lanka: Challenges at Present
Samatha Mallempati

• Why Balochistan Needs More Attention within Pakistan
Shrabana Barua

• UN Chief to Host an International Meeting on Afghanistan in Doha
Anwesha Ghosh

• UN Holds Crucial Afghanistan Talks without the Taliban
Anwesha Ghosh

• Arrest of Imran Khan: Gauging Internal and External Reactions
Shrabana Barua

• Nepal PM’s India Visit Reiterates the Importance of Energy and Connectivity Infrastructure in their Bilateral Equation
Shrabana Barua

• The Upcoming 2023 Presidential Elections in Maldives: Rumbling within the MDP
Samatha Mallempati

• Appointment of a New Taliban Prime Minister Amidst Internal Rift Speculations 53
Anwesha Ghosh

• Maldives Presidential Elections September 2023: The Candidates, Pledges and Probable Outcome
Samatha Mallempati

• China’s Appointment of a New Ambassador to Afghanistan – A Significant Step or Normal Rotation?
Anwesha Ghosh

• Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery: The IMF Review
Samatha Mallempati

• An Emerging Nexus between the TTP and Baloch Militants
Bantirani Patro

• Hedge Against the Hedge
Maahir Sachdeva

• The Maldives 2023 Elections: An Assessment
Samatha Mallempati

• Decoding Taliban’s Stance on Israel-Hamas Conflict
Anwesha Ghosh

• Bhutan’s First National Adaptation Plan: Prospects and Challenges
Vijay Anand Panigrahi