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European Union-Brazil Strategic Partnership

The diplomatic relations between European Union and Brazil were established during the 1960. Three aspects largely determine EU-Brazil relations: bilateral aspect, the EU-Mercosur aspect and increasingly after the financial crises...

Maoist Movement in India: An Overview

The paper sketches the trajectory of the Maoist movement in India, keeping in view the CPI (Maoist)’s history (including organisation and proliferation), ideology, strategy and tactics.

Sandeep Kumar Dubey |
August 06, 2013 |
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Russia and the Geopolitics of Cyprus Bailout

The Cyprus crisis has highlighted the existing geopolitical fissures between Russia and the European Union and raised the proverbial ‘east vs. west’ conundrum. President’s Putin’s Eurasian Economic Union project and...

Rajorshi Roy |
June 14, 2013 |
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Innovation: The New Mantra for Science and Technology Policies in India, Pakistan and China

“Innovation” has become a buzz word in recent science and technology policies of various countries. It has also been given ample importance in the science and technology policies and programmes...

Swati Bute |
March 07, 2013 |
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New Egypt’s Democracy Woes – Challenges for President Morsi

It is only when and if the three authorities – legislature, executive and the judiciary – interact and work in tandem with one another can effective and inclusive governance begin...

Melissa M. Cyrill |
January 10, 2013 |
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Murky Waters: Politics in the South China Sea

What makes the South China Sea compelling is its global strategic significance both in terms of trade and energy, which has given rise to the strategic presence of a dangerous...

Melissa M. Cyrill |
December 11, 2012 |
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UNASUR and Security in South America

The UNASUR is a regional organisation formed by 12 South American states that are united by shared history, religion, common culture and language. This Backgrounder details the various security challenges...

Babjee Pothuraju |
October 30, 2012 |
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The Libyan Crisis and the Western Sahel: Emerging Security Issues

This Backgrounder focuses on recent events in the West African Sahel, and highlights emerging security issues against the background of events following the Libyan revolution.

Princy Marin George |
August 14, 2012 |
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The Arms Trade Treaty

While the Arms Trade Treaty initiative remains the most important initiative relating to conventional arms regulation within the United Nations, the lack of consensus on issues of scope, parameters and...

Nupur Brahma |
July 17, 2012 |
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African Union COMMISSION IN A STALEMATE

The imbroglio over who should be chairperson of the African Union Commission has exposed deep divisions among African states, which will undermine the effective functioning of the commission itself.

Babjee Pothuraju |
July 06, 2012 |
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MONUSCO: A Backgrounder

Despite a humungous infusion of military-logistical support, MONUSCO has achieved little in terms of fulfilling its primary mandate of protecting civilians in the DRC.

Sneha Bhura |
June 22, 2012 |
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Boko Haram’s Persistent Threat In Nigeria

Boko Haram's violent activities signify increased insecurity not just for Nigeria but for the region and the international community at large given the country's vast oil resources, its porous borders,...

Babjee Pothuraju |
March 19, 2012 |
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Ghazi Force: Pakistan’s Nemesis Strikes Again

Ghazi Force is likely to continue to haunt Pakistan given its renewal of fund-generating activities and the links that it has established with like-minded groups.

Aditi Malhotra |
March 16, 2012 |
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Tougher US Sanctions against Iran: Global Reactions and Implications

US President Barak Obama recently signed a tougher sanctions law against Iran in a continuing bid to coerce Tehran into abandoning its nuclear programme. This Backgrounder discusses the reactions of...

M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi |
February 28, 2012 |
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Who is the Indian Mujahideen?

In 2008, India faced multiple terror attacks on its cities across several states. These attacks resulted mostly in civilian deaths. The May 13, 2008 Jaipur bombings killed 80 civilians and...

Namrata Goswami |
February 03, 2009 |
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