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.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...