Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article on the political future of Imran Khan has been published in Hindi daily ‘Amar Ujala’ on 11 April 2022.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr Anand Kumar’s article ‘Western overreach’ has been published in ‘The Statesman’ on 31 March 2022.
The Western countries led by the US want to create a security architecture in Europe whereby Russia, an erstwhile military and nuclear power, would be a non-entity. This they want to achieve by expanding Nato until the doorstep of Russia. Obviously, this will not be acceptable to a major military power like Russia. In this exercise Ukraine has been used as a tool, says Dr Kumar.
The recent visit of Sheikh Hasina to the Maldives provided an opportunity to strengthen the bilateral relationship and enhance connectivity, trade and commerce between the two countries. The visit also signified Bangladesh’s growing importance in the international politics.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Anand Kumar’s article, ‘China lurking, India walks tightrope on Myanmar’ has been published in ‘The Tribune’ on January 01, 2022.
Myanmar needs to be handled carefully for geopolitical reasons amid the unrest prevailing in the country. China has always been deeply entrenched in Myanmar. It has been a major supplier of weapons. Myanmar has been sourcing fighter jets, jointly manufactured by China and Pakistan. Russia, another major player, has been contacted by Myanmar for the supply of weapons, says Dr. Kumar.
Sheikh Hasina and her India-friendly policies are not liked by her domestic and international opponents. The Awami League government should remain vigilant to the designs of forces inimical to it, and not let them undo the progress in India–Bangladesh relations.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Anand Kumar’s article ‘China’s coercive diplomacy targets Bhutan’ has been published in ‘The Tribune’ on November 02, 2021.
Bhutan is one of India’s strongest allies, but the bilateral relationship has been undergoing a perceptible change. Both countries re-negotiated their 1949 treaty and entered into a new treaty of friendship in 2007. The treaty replaced the provision which required Bhutan to take India’s guidance on foreign policy, says Dr. Kumar.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Anand Kumar’s article, ‘South Asia sits on a powder keg’ has been published in ‘The Statesman’ on October 27, 2021.
The return of the Taliban in Kabul has intensified the sectarian and communal strife in South Asia. The United States had entered Afghanistan to uproot the Taliban and eliminate Al-Qaeda. Both these objectives remained unfulfilled when they withdrew, says Dr. Anand.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Anand Kumar’s article ‘Needed: A New Policy for Kashmir’ has been published in Daily Excelsior on October 19, 2021.
India should start arming minority community and train them in self-defense so that they can protect themselves in the face of terror. Besides the government also has to bring policies which creates a balanced demography in the Kashmir valley. These are extra –ordinary measures, but they are required in these extra-ordinary times to maintain the unity and integrity of India, says Dr. Kumar.
Associate Fellow, Manohar Parrikar IDSA, Dr. Anand Kumar's book on Bangladesh titled, 'Bangladesh and its Security Relationship with External Powers' has been published by KW Publishers.
Sheikh Hasina’s Visit to Maldives Boosts Bilateral Relationship
The recent visit of Sheikh Hasina to the Maldives provided an opportunity to strengthen the bilateral relationship and enhance connectivity, trade and commerce between the two countries. The visit also signified Bangladesh’s growing importance in the international politics.