NEIGHBOURHOOD STUDIES
Neighborhood Studies looks at the range of cross-cutting issues such as political developments, economic activities, cross-border activities and foreign affairs related issues and security surfacing in its immediate neighbors – India and China – in addition to its extended neighbors such as Pakistan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Afghanistan, Sri Lanka, Bhutan and Maldives. The study focuses to explore and identify emerging priorities in the neighborhood and generate evidence and analysis.
ARTICLES
India-China New Border Agreement: Reset or Repeat of the Past?
The declared agreement for normalizing the Indo-China border disputes marks a hopeful moment, but it must be viewed cautiously as it comes with ‘hope’ as it is expected to offer India a chance to stabilize its border and focus on other pressing issues.
A Threat to Israelis in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka: A Hoax or a Concern?
The situation in Arugam Bay in Sri Lanka exposed the tip of the iceberg of the security architecture of the island nation, in which the threat towards Israelis is more than a conjuncture.
Kukur Tihar (Dog’s Day): Can it be Nepal’s Soft Power?
Kukur Tihar would not only boost tourism and strengthen the national economy but also serve as an impeccable means of dog diplomacy, cultural diplomacy, and soft power for Nepal.
Military Diplomacy: A Historical Lifeline for Nepal’s Survival
By balancing relationships with powerful neighbors like India and China, and global powers like the US and UK, while participating actively in global peacekeeping missions, Nepal has positioned itself as a small yet vital player in South Asia.
India-China New Border Agreement: Reset or Repeat of the Past?
The border pact between India and China is seen as a very ‘positive’ development in a frozen atmosphere due to the long-standing nature of the conflict but certain questions loom over the agreement's compliance.
The Hidden Dangers: Nepal’s Unseen Security Challenges
Nepal faces growing security threats from geopolitical tensions, refugee crises, cyberattacks, and religious violence. Tibetan and Rohingya refugees, political instability, and rising religious tensions complicate the situation, while cybercrime and climate disasters add to the challenges.
Postscript to Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election 2024: A Herculean Task to New President
If Dissanayake is wise enough as a leader, who is not obsessed with Marxist-Leninism, he would adhere to what Deng Xiaoping once famously remarked “ It doesn’t matter whether a cat is black or white, as long as it catches the mice”.
Beyond Borders: Assessing the Real Scope of Indian Power in South Asia
The recent political upheaval in Bangladesh, marked by the resignation of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, has revealed the limitations of New Delhi’s influence.