Anand Kumar
Chinese Engagement with the Maldives: Impact on Security Environment in the Indian Ocean Region
This article explores the objectives of China's engagement in the Maldives and how the current administration of the country is responding to it.
Political Transition in Maldives
Although the political situation is likely to stabilise in the short-term, multi-party democracy established in Maldives after the 2008 elections has received a definite setback.
The Terror Challenge In South Asia and Prospect of Regional Cooperation
Publisher: Pentagon Security International
ISBN: 978-81-8274-599-5
Price: Rs. 695/-
This book is an attempt to study the problem of terrorism in South Asia, which has often been perceived as its hub. The contributors to the volume belonging to South Asian region have provided valuable insights on the issue of terrorism and have also suggested measures to deal with the problem. They consider terrorism as a phenomenon that has been harmful to society, economy and polity of the South Asian nations. At the same time, they also point out that there should not be over-emphasis on the use of force. In fact, a calibrated use of force is likely to be more effective.
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The Other South Asia
Though Pakistan and Afghanistan still continue to be embroiled in religious and ethnic conflict, the rest of South Asia appears keen to check and go beyond such tendencies.
Chinese Engagements with Maldives: Impact on Security Environment in the Indian Ocean Region
Discussants: Ambassador Arun Banerjee and Dr P K Ghosh
Bangladesh Debates the Role of Fatwa
The demand to prohibit the Muslim clergy from issuing Fatwa is gathering momentum in Bangladesh.
Illegal Bangladeshi Migration to India: Impact on Internal Security
Migration, a worldwide phenomenon, has often been seen as beneficial for both the sending and receiving countries. However, post-9/11, the phenomenon is seen as a mixed blessing.
Maldives Intensifies Campaign to Tackle Climate Change
Fractious domestic politics and lack of consensus at the international level are stumbling blocks before Maldives’ campaign on climate change.
For Bangladesh Improving Domestic Situation is as important as Fighting the Taliban
Bangladesh is making an important effort domestically to weaken the affiliates of al-Qaeda and Taliban ideology, which is no less important than making contributions to ISAF.
Bangladesh Beats Global Recession Through Exports
The tremendous growth in Bangladesh’s exports has been due to three factors – the global recession, new markets and China’s spectacular economic growth.
