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Dr. Ashok K.Behuria is a Fellow and Coordinator of the South Asia Centre at MP-IDSA. He is a Ph.D in International Relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India. He has worked on "India-Pakistan Relationship During the Eighties" for his Ph.D. He joined IDSA in 2003 and before that he worked as Assistant Director at the International Centre for Peace Studies, New Delhi. Dr.Behuria has also been Editor of International Studies, the prestigious research journal from Jawaharlal Nehru University, and has been in the Editorial Boards of Journal of Peace Studies and Strategic Analysis, the flagship journal from IDSA. He has taught at the University of Delhi and JamiaMilliaIslamia, New Delhi. He is a close observer of developments in South Asia and has been awarded the prestigious K Subrahmanyam Award for excellence in strategic studies for his work on Pakistan in 2009. He has published many research articles on strategic issues related to Pakistan, India-Pakistan relations, Sri Lanka, Nepal and South Asian security environment in Indian and foreign journals. He has edited several books on South Asia and continues with his research on internal politics in Pakistan, evolving strategic scenario in the Pak-Af region, radicalisation of religious discourse in the region, India’s engagement with the neighbourhood, regional security, and inter-state cooperation.
Imran’s Woes: Rhetorics Not Working
Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Ashok Behuria's article on Karachi Stock Exchange attack, tited, 'Imran’s Woes: Rhetorics Not Working', has been published by All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on July 04, 2020.
As if a scripted response was ready, Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, did not lose the opportunity to blame India for the attack on the Pakistan Stock Exchange in Karachi by Baloch separatists on June 29, 2020, which led to the death of about 13 persons including the four militants, writes Dr. Behuria.
India Asserts PAK Top Court Has No Locus Standi On Gilgit-Baltistan
Senior Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA. Dr. Ashok Behuria’s commentary on India’s stand on Gilgit-Baltistan, titled ‘India Asserts PAK Top Court Has No Locus Standi On Gilgit-Baltistan’ has been published by the All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an External Services Division of AIR, on May 08, 2020.
Non-Issues Keep Pakistan Busy
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr. Ashok K. Behuria’s commentary on the political scenario in Pakistan, titled ‘Non-Issues Keep Pakistan Busy’ has been published by All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on November 23, 2019.
At a time when inflation is running high and the prices of onions and tomatoes are sky-high; leading to widespread popular disenchantment, such chronic political turbulence does not augur well either for the Imran government or democracy in Pakistan in the long run, writes Dr. Behuria
Imran’s Multiplying Woes
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr. Ashok Behuria’s article on Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan, titled ‘Imran’s Multiplying Woes’ has been published by All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on October 14, 2019.
In Imran’s dwindling popularity, the Pak opposition is smelling revival of its political fortunes. Both Bilawal and Nawaz Sharif are quietly endorsing Fazalur Rahman’s march to further unsettle Imran Khan and test the strength of his ties with the military, writes Dr. Behuria.
Pakistan Occupied Kashmir: Politics, Parties and Personalities
A Life Plucked Out of the Archives
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.
US-Taliban Talks for Afghan Peace: Complexities Galore
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.
South Asia Faces The Threat Of Radicalisation
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on radicalization in South Asia, titled ‘South Asia Faces the Threat of Radicalisation’ was published by the All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an external services division of AIR, on April 27, 2019.
Between alarm and hope Indian elections through pak lens
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on Pakistan’s perspective of the Indian elections, titled ‘Between alarm and hope Indian elections through pak lens’ was published in The Pioneer on April 14, 2019.
Elections in India are never followed with as much interest in Pakistan as is the case today, with both vernacular and English media in Pakistan joining the campaigns with their own interpretations of the ongoing electoral festival in the neighbourhood, writes Dr Behuria.
Operation Balakot And After: Will Pakistan Act Against Terror?
Senior Fellow, IDSA, Dr Ashok Behuria’s article on India’s air strikes on Pakistan, titled ‘Operation Balakot And After: Will Pakistan Act Against Terror?’ was published by the All India Radio (AIR) World Service, an External Services Division of AIR on March 05, 2019.
India’s “operation Balakot” was designed to convey a strong message to Pakistan sponsored terrorism in Kashmir. The message was perhaps the sternest so far from the Indian side. It was ably done even under the threat of upsetting the nuclear deterrence-stability temporarily, writes Dr Behuria.