South Asia
Afghanistan: Between Hope and Despair
As the Afghans and the world look towards a new dawn on 1 January 2015, there are some things that stand out clearly and have to be recognised by both the Afghans as well as the international community.
Brinkmanship over the Padma Bridge
The World Bank’s decision to withhold funding for the Padma Bridge embarrassed a government that has been doing reasonable work especially in checking extremism at a time when radicalism is sweeping many parts of the world.
Why is Tamil Nadu Against Sri Lanka?
In particular, Tamil Nadu deems that the Government of Sri Lanka has failed to stand by its commitment to seek a political solution based on devolution of powers under the 13th Amendment of the Sri Lankan Constitution.
Brajesh Mishra’s Legacy to National Security and Diplomacy
As the first national security adviser of India, Brajesh Mishra’s contribution towards building a viable national security management system will always be remembered.
Bhutan–India Power Cooperation: Benefits Beyond Bilateralism
The article argues that as India and Bhutan have moved into the second phase of power cooperation, it is important that the two countries revisit their policies and identify approaches that will be su
India-Pakistan Foreign Ministers’ Meet: The Hype and the Substance
India and Pakistan have signed a visa liberalization agreement and reactivated the joint commission during the last round of foreign minister level talks in Islamabad. These are significant steps forward but lot more can be done to make the process of bilateral engagement irreversible.
Stagnating India-Sri Lanka Relations: Need for a Diversified Approach
India-Sri Lanka relations appear to be reaching a phase of stagnation. The Govt of India has to adopt, perforce, a multifaceted approach on the cultural, economic and security fronts for stability of the bilateral relations in the overall interest of India.
The Tamil Nadu factor reappears in India-Sri Lanka Relations
The much-talked about Tamil Nadu factor in India-Sri Lanka relations has come to the fore recently again in the wake of strong reactions of the provincial government to the training of two Sri Lankan defence personnel in the state in August 2012
