South Asia
Nepal: The Constituent Assembly that was…..
Nepal’s Constituent Assembly did have some positive achievements, the most important among these being the integration of the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) of the UCPN-M, although it failed to fulfil its other main task of finalising a constitution.
Constitutional and Political Evolution in Nepal: Dangers of Federalism
A modus vivendi that accepts the concept of federalism in principle as well as the devolution of administrative and financial powers in key functional areas is the need of the hour.
Will Karzai Survive 2014?
In times of back door diplomacy and brokerage of deals, Karzai’s political skill and experience in balancing the divergent interests of various stakeholders may assure him a role in fashioning Afghanistan’s new political arrangement.
Sectarian Strife in Gilgit Baltistan
The spate of killings has unleashed fear and uncertainty among the people and there is an open outcry about the government’s inaction and inability to control the situation.
Political Instability Could Derail the Growing US-Bangladesh Relationship
The elevation of its bilateral relationship with Bangladesh allows the United States to counter China’s ‘String of Pearls’ strategy.
Indo-Pak Relations: Peace Paroxysms Strike Again
Instead of taking leave of its senses every time someone from across the border coos sweet nothings, India needs to set metrics by which to judge Pakistan and then take steps to reciprocate any positive measures from the other side.
Security in the Indian Ocean Region: Role of India by Rockin Th. Singh
Maritime strategy is playing an ever greater role in Indian strategic thinking. As India reaches for great power status, it is increasingly turning to the Indian Ocean to expand its strategic space.
China's Post-1978 Maritime Relations with South Asia: Towards Greater Cooperation
The objectives of this article are, firstly, to identify the place occupied by the Indian Ocean and South Asia in China's maritime strategy, and secondly, to identify the appropriate means of dealing
Tasks before Indian Foreign Policy
India must back its good foreign policy intentions with adequate power, but power that is embedded in Indian values for it to be legitimate.
Nonalignment 2.0: A Realist Critique of An Establishmentarian Perspective
From a Realist perspective, the key problem with a Nehruvian/Liberal approach to foreign policy is that it misunderstands power and ignores the centrality of balance of power politics in interstate relations.
