Focus 66 – The Maldives in the face of recurrent Jihadism
Introduction
The recent Easter 2020 attack in the Maldives, targeting ‘several boats anchored at the harbour of Mahibadhoo island, some of which belonged to the Maldives’ “apostate government” was claimed by ISIS through the Al Naba magazine (Zahir, 2020). It clearly indicates that Jihadism remains an issue of high concern...
WORKING PAPER 23 – EU-Sri Lanka relations: A bond between trade and human rights
Abstract
The European Union (EU) is Sri Lanka’s largest trading partner. The country has been a periodical beneficiary of the EU’s Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP+) for the last 15 years. Through the utilisation of the GSP+ mechanism, the EU aims to help Sri Lanka boost its trade, comply...
Focus 65 – Pakistan and the future of Afghanistan
Abstract
According to several reports, it appears that the stage is set for the long-awaited intra-Afghan negotiations (IAN) between rival factions. Both the Afghan Taliban and the Government of Afghanistan expressed their readiness to start their first official direct talks, which will be held in Qatar. After contributing to the...
SADF Webinar Series – Water and Energy in South Asia: Reinforcing International Rules so...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mhHRUwlCvUw
On 2 September 2020, the South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) hosted a webinar on ‘Water and Energy in South Asia: Reinforcing International Rules so as to Preserve the Environment’. Guest speakers included, Mr Senge Sering (Researcher and Human Rights Advocate), Mr Sunil Dahiya (Strategist and Research Analyst at CREA),...
SADF Research Report 5 – Water Issue – Tharparkar New Coal-Based Energy Production
Abstract
This research addresses the impact of coal-fired power plants on water stress and environmental conservation within the geopolitical framework of the Chinese CPEC’s (China-Pakistan Economic Corridor) environmental policy and the COPS-21 environmental targets. Our case-study analysis concerns the new coal-based energy hub in the Tharparkar district of Sindh, Pakistan....
Tomaz Dentinho, responsible of SADF for Regional Cooperation, participated in the Webinar organised by...
On 21 August 2020, Tomaz Ponce Dentinho from the the South Asia Democratic Forum participated in a webinar titled "Armenia-India Relations in the Field of Sustainable Technologies" promoted by Caucasus-Asia Center. The guest speakers were: Ambassador Shri Achal Malhotra, currently Deputy Chief of Mission in Embassy of India, Vienna...
Call for short policy papers and participation at the EU-India Experts’ Workshop in 2020
EU Policy and Outreach Partnerships project (EUPOP India), funded by the European Union, invites EU / Indian experts to submit policy papers for peer review and discussion at the EU India-Think Tanks Twinning Initiative (TTTI) Experts’ Workshop to be held on 03 November 2020.
Last date for paper submissions: 01 Oct...
Focus 64 – Smart Governance in times of extreme Natural Disasters: An Introspection. The...
Abstract
Every year, the Bay of Bengal coast shared between India and Bangladesh is struck by one or more cyclonic storms during both pre- and post- monsoon seasons. Although the inhabitants of this region remain mentally prepared to withstand the devastation caused by natural calamities, they don’t have adequate financial...
COMMENT 195 – On the Asian Century, Pax Sinica & Beyond (XII): The Sino-Iranian...
Iran and China have been exploring the possibility of a strategic alliance since 2016. If implemented fully, it will not only reshape global geo-economics and geo-politics but also have severe impacts on both the Persian Gulf and South Asia. According to a recently leaked draft agreement, the alliance amounts...
SADF Webinar Series – Sino-Iranian Alliance: Global and Regional Impacts
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mjvve9VpSCU
On 29 July 2020, the South Asia Democratic Forum hosted a webinar titled ‘Sino-Iranian Alliance; Global and Regional Impacts’. The guest speakers were, Member of the European Parliament, Ryszard Czarnecki; Mr Salih Hudayar, Prime Minister of the East Turkistan Government in Exile and Founder of the East Turkistan National...