Rumour is about the possibility of the Sajith Premadasa led SJB and TNA joining SLPP led government after winning the election. President Gotabaya Rajapksa, by proclamation has summoned the new Parliament on 20 August 2020. ...
Currently, the relations between India and Pakistan have deteriorated due to the cross-border terrorism by Pakistan. This has left no room for de-escalation and peace talks over Siachen glacier. ...
The Chinese have already acquired overseas bases at Maldives and Hambanthota in Sri Lanka, Chittagong in Bangladesh, Gwadar in Pakistan and Chabahar in Iran are in process. ...
It is also in the interest of South Asian countries to have cordial relations with both India and China. Subsequently, these countries instead to getting sandwiched between the two powerful countries should shape their foreign policies cautiously that would serve their interests on one side and maintain cordial relations with both the countries. ...
Political developments in China, Afghanistan, Pakistan and India having direct consequences on Kashmir, not only keeps the zone conflict-ridden but also allows a threat to their national securities. ...
Observers have lamented the lacking “strategic” nature of the partnership. But, this time around, the cosmos seems to have worked hard to align the two strategically. ...
A high level of discourse of politics and speech has to be maintained by important people in the government on either side of the border for meaningful diplomacy to take its course. ...
There is a need of autonomous disaster management institutions for combating with disasters. International humanitarian bodies need to formulate separate humanitarian response law keeping in view the geographical, cultural, political and social environment of countries affected by disasters. ...
The AAGC is indeed going to be an effective platform for a rules-based and open level of development between Asia and Africa. All that is needed is proper timing, and the time now is perfect for its ascension. ...
Gendered Perspective in Pakistan’s Anti-COVID 19 Policy
The pandemic has opened up new spaces for women to be agents of peace within the country and beyond. It is proposed that female Led Health Diplomacy can be initiated through SAARC for lasting and sustainable peace in South Asia. ...