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.
ARTICLES
India-China Border Tensions: Strategic Implications for the Indo-Pacific
The India-China border tensions constitute more than a bilateral dispute; they may be a microcosm of the bigger geopolitical shifts unfolding in the Indo-Pacific.
Analysis of India Election Results 2024: Its Implications for Nepal’s Political Landscape and Foreign Policy
The 2024 Indian election results herald a continuation of the policies and approaches that have defined Modi’s tenure so far. For Nepal, this means a stable and predictable partner in India.
Political Immaturity and Clientelism in Indian Democracy: Reflections from 18th Lok Sabha Election 2024
By fostering a more informed and engaged electorate, India can move towards a true democracy that values governance and policy over short-term gains and identity politics.
A Decade of Modi’s Tenure: Earned Credentials and Way Ahead for 3.0
The geopolitical rivalry or the Sino-U.S. conflict has given India ample space to play a decisive role in global order. Under the Modi government, India has placed itself as a powerhouse in three main areas; economy, military and diplomacy.
Diplomacy and Decolonial Prospects in India’s Democratic Festival
The prelude to the 2024 general elections in India has been marked by important occasions where the Indian government has sought to decolonise the concept of democracy in both tangible and intangible ways.
India-Pakistan Dialogue Through the Media
The utility of the ongoing conversation between India and Pakistan through public channels should not be underestimated. Perhaps other kinds of contact could become more active after India’s elections and the formation of a new government in New Delhi in June 2024.
Strained Nepal-India Relations
This book covers the period of maintaining relations, the period of sliding relations, the intervened relations, the tilted relations, the role of diplomats and psychological barriers and others. In each chapter, the author has explained the topics with great detail which is of immense benefit to policymakers, researchers, journalists and diplomats.
India’s Own Democratic Assessment: Bridging Gaps, Building Trust
India's endeavor to develop its own indigenous democracy index represents a significant step towards asserting autonomy and self-determination.