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.
Nepal should organize extensive discussion and debate on MCC and explore whether it is in the interest of the nation. There is much confusion about MCC among the leaders and scholars due to the complex language used in the Compact Agreement ...
Delhi wants the SAARC project work in areas of mutual interests and fighting common challenges such as the current global pandemic. During Video Conference PM Modi said “Our people-to-people ties are ancient, and our societies are deeply inter-connected. Therefore, we must all prepare together, we must all act together, and we must all succeed together. ...
Given the recurrent challenges posed through the wave of globalization, if governments are not actively interacting with each other, the productivity is reduced. Similarly, there should be exchanges as different levels between the two countries. ...
As thousands of Indians are returning to their homeland, the Indian economy will be affected badly as it is already going through an economic recession, with rising unemployment. Both India and the Gulf will lose a significant part of their partnership - the diaspora links ...
The formation of multiple sub regional initiatives and organization with India’s lead has further derailed if not damaged the process of wholesome regional integration ...
The two countries must work for ensuring adequate production and supply of medical equipment through enhanced protocols of channelization and also focus on collaborating the Indian strength of fiber to fabric and America’s technological superiority to extract amenable advantages ...
India has had border disputes with almost all its bordering neighbours, and while it has achieved success in mitigating its land and water disputes with countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan and Sri Lanka, it still faces tensions with Pakistan, Nepal and China. The India-Bhutan model cannot be applied across bilateral relations with other countries but few facets of the successful partnership in areas of development and economic activity can be incorporated ...
Modi’s “Atma-nirbharta” in Defence Manufacturing: Is it Achievable ...
The Indian defence exports constitute bulletproof jackets, ammunition and small arms. Heavier equipment still does not figure out in our list of defence exports. Regions such as Africa and South America should be explored for the same, which traditionally look for cheaper value for money equipment ...