Ashok K. Behuria

It is not easy to turn somebody’s personal archive, even if it is well kept, into a book ? that too a biography ? without falling in love with the person, his times, the ideological cross-currents he swam with or against, and the historical significance of the character. Such efforts are really commendable when the person of the archives leaves an indelible mark as an ‘ideological beacon and moral compass’ to a leader of consequence, who steered a nation through one of the most tumultuous periods of its history.

• Published: March 2019
• Strategic Analysis

The ongoing dialogue between the US and the Taliban has generated lot of interest among strategic analysts in the region and beyond. There are indications that the Taliban are hardening their position as the US appears to be in a haste to pull off an agreement.

• Published: March 2019
• Strategic Analysis

Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on India’s air operation across the LoC on Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) terror camps, titled ‘Pre-Emptive Strikes- A Fitting Response To Pulwama’ was published by The AIR World Service, an external services division of All India Radio (AIR), on February 27, 2019.

India’s preemptive measure has, to a great extent, succeeded in denting Islamabad’s image in the world, writes Dr Behuria.

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• Published: 27 February, 2019

Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok K Behuria’s article on ceasefire violations along the Line of Control (LoC) by Pakistan, titled ‘Motive Behind Pakistani Ceasefire Violations’ was published by All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on January 02, 2018.

The infiltration bids might be a deliberate attempt by Pakistan’s military agencies to jeopardize the prospects of any future India-Pakistan engagement, argues the article.

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• Published: 2 January, 2019

Voters in Bhutan have shown their political maturity by bringing in a new government, which is an indicator of growing awareness about their rights and their role in holding governments to account.

• Published: November 12, 2018
• Issue Brief

Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on cricketer-turned politician Imran Khan’s new government in Pakistan, titled, ‘Imran Khan’s Pakistan’, was published by ‘The Pioneer’ on August 5, 2018.

The article introspects on how the new government under Imran Khan can address the outstanding issues with India, and if he, as a favourite of the Army, make it understand the value of giving peace a chance? Or will he just toe the line?

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• Published: 5 August, 2018

Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on Pakistan’s failing economy was published in Live Hindustan on August 02, 2018.

The article analyses the challenges before Pakistan due to its economic woes.

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• Published: 2 August, 2018

Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on Pakistan Elections was published in Live Hindustan on July 25, 2018.

The article analyses the impact of Pakistani Army on the elections and the country’s relations with India.

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• Published: 25 July, 2018

Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s analysis of Nawaz Sharif’s political party’s expected performance at the 11 the general elections in Pakistan, titled ‘PML-N’s prospects and the role of opposition and regional parties’ was published in the Institute of Peace and Conflict Studies’ special report on Pakistan Elections.

Dr Behuria writes that The PML-N is likely to put up a formidable fight and emerge as a major political force post the election. In the event of a hung house result, which is the most likely scenario after the 25 July election, PML-N would be in a better position to form a post-poll alliance with Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) and other parties smaller than PTI.

• Published: 23 July, 2018

Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s commentary on Afghanistan-Pakistan relations, titled ‘Peace Prospects in The Af-Pak Theatre’, has been published in Air World Service, an External Services Division of All India Radio, on June 18, 2018.

The commentary discusses the prospects of peace and coordination between the two nations, following Mullah Fazlullah’s killing.

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• Published: 18 June, 2018