Namaste Trump: What Next in India-US Relations?
It is imperative for Delhi and Washington to communicate and work more closely, not only for mutual benefits, but to contribute more significantly to global good ...
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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The New ‘New’ in Myanmar-China Relationship
The strategic location of Myanmar and the economic clout of China with its aim to balance the Western led flank in the Indo-Pacific are bound to increase the level of interactions between the two countries. ...
Making Nepal an Offshoring Destination for IT Companies across the World
The next wave of economic growth fueled by digital revolution can reach Nepal if it builds a roadmap to make it a powerhouse for digital innovation and an offshoring destination for IT companies across the world. ...
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI): Opportunities and Challenges for Nepal
BRI will be beneficial for Nepal as it can bring huge Chinese investment that speed up the economic development. However, Nepal’s dream of prosperity through BRI is possible only when Nepal succeeds to take India and China into confidence ...
Act-Act Only Way to Peace: Rethinking Strategy for the Region
South Asia countries should unite and construct a regional framework or convention on terrorism. SAARC has Regional Convention on Suppression of Terrorism, but it needs to be given more authority and powers ...
India’s Reinvigorated Diplomacy: Aftermath of Pulwama Attack
It is in India’s interest to de-escalate tensions and pressurize Pakistan through diplomatic channels to isolate them and impose economic sanctions until Pakistan takes necessary actions against their terrorists and guarantee that Pakistani soil will not be used by terrorist groups against India ...
Bangladesh’s General Elections 2018: Sheikh Hasina’s Victory and its Implications on India and China
In this tug-of-war between India and China, Bangladesh needs both these Asian giants to improve its country’s socio-economic status. For Bangladesh, the most advantageous long term strategy would be to handle both its allies methodically, alleviating India’s China anxiety, at the same time chalk out a regional framework linking China-Bangladesh-India as a reality ...
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SAARC Leaders Video Conferencing on COVID-19, But is it Enough?
At a time when the EU has decided to create a common European reserve of emergency medical equipment and is funding research projects and encouraging public-private partnerships to develop treatments, the coming together of SAARC for formulating advanced and result-oriented approaches can be a catalyst in building regionalism in South Asia. ...