The World’s Poorest Heave Sigh Of Relief – Analysis
By Jaya Ramachandran Forty-nine of the world’s poorest and most vulnerable courtiers spanning across Asia-Pacific, Sub-Saharan Africa and the Caribbean are no longer threatened by a modern-day Damocles’ sword – not until July 1, 2021 at least. The group known as the least-developed countries (LDCs) can in fact…
The Guwahati Initiative: Northeast As The Centre Of Regional Universe – Analysis
By D Suba Chandran In the last few years, there have been efforts to reorient India’s Lookeast Policy, at the foreign policy level, primarily by the PMO and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in New Delhi. Simultaneously, there have also been multiple efforts by the PMO and Ministry…
North Korea: The Renewed Dialogue Offer – Analysis
After the abrupt cancellation of planned talks between North and South Korea on 12 June over the issue of protocol, in a surprise move the North offered on 16 June to hold high-level talks with the US, saying it was ready to discuss easing tensions and eventually denuclearize…
Iran’s New President: Averting A Popular Revolt – Analysis
The election by a clear majority of cleric Hassan Rouhani as Iran’s new president on 15 June 2013…
Fighting Illegal Markets: Next Step For Myanmar – Analysis
On 20 May 2013, former general Thein Sein became the first Burmese president to visit the White House…
Beyond The Border: US And Canada Expand Partnership In Trade And Security – Analysis
By Jessica Zuckerman, Bryan Riley and David Inserra In December 2011, President Barack Obama and Canadian Prime Minister…
India’s Energy Ties With Iran Unsettle Washington – Analysis
By John C.K. Daly India’s relentless search for hydrocarbons to fuel its booming economy has managed the rather…
Nepal: With CA Polls On Nov 19 It Is Time For All Political Actors To Unite – Analysis
By Akanshya Shah After three months of intense discussion with political stakeholders, Nepal?s Interim Election Council has finally…
Pakistan Elections 2013: Karachi, MQM’s Decline, PTI’s Ascendency? – Analysis
By Portia B. Conrad Despite Karachi being a city battered by violence and militancy there was a comparatively…
Sri Lanka: Quandary About NPC Polls And 13A Tampering – Analysis
By Dr. Kumar David The government successfully deflected attempts to move the Commonwealth Heads Meeting (CHOGM) scheduled for…
Ending The Romance With Maoists – Analysis
By Col R Hariharan The Maoist attack on Dhanbad-Patna Intercity Express at Jamui – one of Bihar’s seven…