Analysing the Establishment Bet on Nawaz Sharif
Nawaz Sharif’s resurrection into Pakistan’s political landscape was no less than a fairy tale, with all the charges withdrawn against him ...
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.
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Bangladesh's Quota Crisis: A Nation Plagued with Unrest
The quota issue is a sobering reminder of the difficulties poor countries face in their pursuit of fair development as Bangladesh navigates a period of instability ...
The Gurkha Legacy: A Double-Edged Sword of Soft Power for Nepal
If Nepal is to harness all that soft power potential from this Gurkha legacy, it will need to find a way to work with recruiting nations ...
India’s Political Chessboard: Revamped Opposition Players and Paradigmatic Alterations
This year’s election result is a reflection of the fact that there is a gradual erosion of the political trajectory of populist politics in India ...
Bangladesh Youth Protests: Wake up Call for South Asia
A pivotal moment has arrived in South Asian politics, which states and political parties should realise. If South Asian ruling regimes genuinely care about their citizens' future stability and prosperity, they should make inclusive development a top priority ...
India-China Border Tensions: Strategic Implications for the Indo-Pacific
The India-China border tensions constitute more than a bilateral dispute; they may be a microcosm of the bigger geopolitical shifts unfolding in the Indo-Pacific ...
Analysis of India Election Results 2024: Its Implications for Nepal's Political Landscape and Foreign Policy
The 2024 Indian election results herald a continuation of the policies and approaches that have defined Modi’s tenure so far. For Nepal, this means a stable and predictable partner in India ...
Political Immaturity and Clientelism in Indian Democracy: Reflections from 18th Lok Sabha Election 2024
By fostering a more informed and engaged electorate, India can move towards a true democracy that values governance and policy over short-term gains and identity politics ...
Modi’s Nepal Policy through the Lens of Religious Diplomacy
One of the major factors influencing Modi’s Nepal policy has been religion, the same factor which has helped Modi and the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) gain a dominating presence in the Lok Sabha since 2014. ...
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India’s Strategic Autonomy: Lessons for Nepal
With China strengthening its ties with Russia, Modi's visit to Moscow is viewed as an effort to balance power within Asia pacific region, especially with on going border disputes with Beijing. Both sides have agreed to enhance bilateral trade to over USD 100 billion by 2030, within nine key areas of cooperation, and fostering its long friendship in upcoming years also ...