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Issue 24 – Spring 2018
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- Issue 24 – Spring 2018
The tipping point for Indian Muslims is not too far away1
- Blog, Issue 24 – Spring 2018
- February 5, 2018
Political leaders are using religion-based population projections to spread Hindutva propaganda. 5-02-2017 Ashok Swain In his inauguration speech, US President Donald Trump pledged to bring an end to “radical Islamic terrorism” from the “face of the earth”. He even went on to sign an executive order on January 27, imposing temporary travel ban on
READ MOREAsia’s dark underbelly: Conflicts threaten long-term stability and development0
- Commentary, Issue 24 – Spring 2018
- February 5, 2018
By James M. Dorsey A host of conflicts, stretching across the Asian landmass from the Middle East to Southeast Asia and northwest China, are likely to spark violence, complicate economic development, and dash hopes for sustainable stability. The conflicts and tensions range from ethnic strife in Kurdish areas of Syria and Iran, mortally wounded
READ MOREAssessing India’s strategic partnership with Afghanistan: Regional Interests and Future implications0
- Commentary, Issue 24 – Spring 2018
- February 4, 2018
by Anant Mishra 4/2/2018 In the era of post-World War II, the terror attack on September 11, 2001 instigated a series of “large scale” events that created a dynamic shift in the security initiatives at the international forum. With a sole purpose to “counter and subsequently eliminate” elements of terror, Washington deployed troops in Afghanistan.
READ MOREHumanity without borders0
- Blog, Issue 24 – Spring 2018
- February 4, 2018
by Jasraaj Parmar 4/2/2018 Whenever a new law regarding an unexplored category is to be formulated, we tip the scales in favor of the customs of that area. This is important as making new laws lead to adaptation to changing times and make justice achievable. If picking up statutes and rules as they are
READ MOREModi government has turned India into a medieval Hindu fundamentalist nation0
- Commentary, Issue 24 – Spring 2018
- February 1, 2018
By Gaurav Tyagi 1/2/2018 India celebrated its 69th Republic day on 26th January. The political party BJP currently holds power at the center as well as in the majority of Indian provinces. Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh provinces governed by BJP moved the Supreme Court of India for a recall of its January 18th order
READ MOREKASHMIR IMBROGLIO0
- Blog, Issue 24 – Spring 2018
- January 31, 2018
BY: JAVEED BIN NABI 31/1/2018 Decades passed the constant Kashmir conflict continues to simmer. The current political alienation and the development of new perceptions among the masses is an apt evident of the failure of PDP-BJP policies in the state of Jammu and Kashmir. And on the other hand, the political arrogance of Narendra Modi
READ MORETackling Pakistani madrassas: An uphill struggle0
- Commentary, Issue 24 – Spring 2018
- January 31, 2018
By James M. Dorsey 31/1/2018 This is an edited version of remarks by James M. Dorsey at the launch in Islamabad on 30 January 2018 of ‘The Role of Madrassas: Assessing Parental Choice, Financial Pipelines and Recent Developments in Religious Education in Pakistan and Afghanistan,’ an extensive study by three Pakistani think tanks
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HRW slams India’s treatment of minorities0
- Blog, Issue 24 – Spring 2018
- January 30, 2018
Rights group’s world report accuses BJP-led government of promoting Hindu supremacy and ultra-nationalism Hundreds of civil society members protest in New Delhi in this June 2017 photo about incidents of mob lynching across India. Human Rights Watch has criticised the government’s inaction over violence against religious minorities. (Photo by Bijay Kumar Minj/ucanews.com) ucanews.com reporter, New Delhi India January 30, 2018 Civil
READ MOREHate crime: A new norm in India0
- Commentary, Issue 24 – Spring 2018
- January 29, 2018
by Muzamil Yaqoob 29/1/2018 In their charge sheet filed in the court of the Rajsamand chief judicial magistrate on Friday, police stated Regar linked Afarajul’s death to love jihad, Article 370, Islamic terrorism so that his illicit relations with the woman would not be discovered. (HT: 15 Jan 2018). The half-burned body of Muslim
READ MOREChina’s overshadowing profile in the East! 0
- Commentary, Issue 24 – Spring 2018
- January 28, 2018
by Sudhanshu Tripathi 28/1/2018 Undoubtedly China has successfully established several grand examples of unparalleled growth and progress surpassing all countries in South Asia as well as the whole world. Its fast-progressing economy, state of the art achievements in the field of science and technology and achieving a problematic target of child-birth control have
READ MOREDevelopment challenges Bangladesh faces0
- Commentary, Issue 24 – Spring 2018
- January 25, 2018
Implementation of the Development challenges Bangladesh faces: Challenges and way forward Shamsul Alam | January 25, 2018 Development of Bangladesh is about defying various odds ranging from frequent devastating disasters to managing the highly dense population and emerging as a development puzzle. Social achievement in Bangladesh has superseded the economic one. Recognition from the international
READ MOREModi’s big chance to put ‘Act East’ into action0
- Blog, Issue 24 – Spring 2018
- January 24, 2018
Michael Kugelman | Sunday 21 January 2018 On Jan. 25, 10 Southeast Asian leaders will descend on New Delhi for this year’s India-ASEAN summit. For Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, there’s much at stake. He won’t just be serving as host for this high-level event — he will also be seizing an opportunity to showcase
READ MORERising Urban Unemployment & Farming Woes Confront India0
- Blog, Issue 24 – Spring 2018
- January 15, 2018
by Gaurav Tyagi 15.1.2018 Results of the Gujarat provincial elections held in December 2017 were declared on 18th December. This province is the home base of Indian Prime Minister Narender Modi and his chief strategist, Amit Shah. Modi’s party BJP emerged as the largest party and formed the government in Gujarat however, BJP’s
READ MORESouth Asia 2018: A few prospects0
- Commentary, Issue 24 – Spring 2018
- January 9, 2018
Luciane Noronha M. de Oliveira South Asia is one of the most unstable regions of the world. Last year, the subcontinent saw old issues becoming more complex and new problems that will continue to shape and influence its countries’ domestic politics and the security environment this year. This article aims to point out three critical
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