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.
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 ...
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. ...
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 ...
By deepening diplomatic engagement and supporting Nepal’s domestic priorities, India can strengthen its influence while promoting a stable and prosperous neighborhood ...
China's growing presence in the Maldives has alarmed India, which has strong historical and strategic ties to the region ...
PM Modi's Ukraine visit can be seen as an assertion of India’s strategic autonomy. India is ideally placed to play a mediator role in today’s polarised worl ...
India is trying to balance out various issues and for now, it looks as if the polycrisis may delay, but not deter India's economic advance ...
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 ...
Nawaz Sharif’s resurrection into Pakistan’s political landscape was no less than a fairy tale, with all the charges withdrawn against him ...
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. ...