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.
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 ...
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 ...
Considering the South Asian shared historical, cultural, religious ties, and now from its strategic and economic standpoints, there is a dire need that India recalibrates its “Neighbourhood First Policy” and revive SAARC to deal with China ...
The fiasco of 1962 and the failure of Panchasheela, which should have led to a massive rethinking of India’s strategy vis-à-vis the border and China, instead gave way to a state of limbo in the relationship ...
Tharoor explicitly wrote “The disrepute into which the political process has fallen in India, and the widespread cynicism about the motives of our politicians can be traced directly to the workings (or non-workings) of the Parliamentary system”, which was adopted from the British colonialists ...
The extraordinary interest in ensuring a better and stronger place for India in the geopolitics of Indo-Pacific will be achieved if India can overcome the challenges in its relations with ASEAN and move forward ...
If the “neighbourhood first” policy is worked upon with long term strategic goals in mind, the support will work in India’s favour ...
Siachen Glacier Conflict and Challenges for De-escalation
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 ...