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. ...
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
Afghanistan after 3 years of Taliban Rule: What does it mean for China-Pakistan Relations?
Three years into Taliban rule, Afghanistan’s internal instability, the presence of extremist groups, and the evolving geopolitical landscape have posed both challenges and opportunities for Beijing and Islamabad ...
Armenia and Nepal Relations: A Tale of Distant Kinship
The future of Nepal-Armenia relations holds promise as both countries recognize the benefits of collaboration in a globalized world ...
Forthcoming Presidential Election in Sri Lanka: What to Expect?
There is a possibility that none of the candidates may secure the required 50% (+) votes, as the electorate in Sri Lanka is more fragmented than ever before on the eve of 2024 election. ...
Nepal-China Economic Partnership: Opportunities and Challenges
As both countries continue to navigate this evolving partnership, it will be essential for Nepal to strategically manage its economic interactions with China, ensuring that it maximizes benefits while addressing potential challenges ...
South Asia’s Struggle in a Polycrisis: Echoes of Crisis from Sri Lanka to Bangladesh
The protests in Bangladesh was sparked by anger over job quotas that led to the fled of Prime Minister while in Sri Lanka it was energy crisis, marked by blackouts and shortages, culminated in the dramatic ousting of a president. ...
Decoding Indian PM Modi’s Visit to Poland through the Prism of Regional Security and Strategic Partnership
India has had different set of approaches in order to fulfill interests independent of any event while still propagating the philosophy of “Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam”- the world is one family ...
Strategic Recalibration: Assessing India’s Diplomatic Efforts in Nepal
By deepening diplomatic engagement and supporting Nepal’s domestic priorities, India can strengthen its influence while promoting a stable and prosperous neighborhood ...
Chinese Influence in Maldives and India's Countermeasures
China's growing presence in the Maldives has alarmed India, which has strong historical and strategic ties to the region ...
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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” ...