Jean Monet Centre of Excellence awarded to JNU
https://jnu.ac.in/sites/default/files/JMC_ExcellenceAward.pdf
The rising of Bangladesh
On 30 November 2018, EP Today published an article by Paulo Casaca, South Asia Democratic Forum (SADF) Executive Director, on the latest developments in Bangladesh entitled 'The rising of Bangladesh'.
Read more here: https://eptoday.com/the-rising-of-bangladesh/
Dr Siegfried O. Wolf interviewed by DW on the current political situation in Sri...
On 27 October 2018, Dr Siegfried O. Wolf Director of Research, was interviewed by Deutsche Welle (DW) on the current political crisis in Sri Lanka. In the interview, he explained that ‘the return of former strongman Rajapaksa could reverse the process of ethnic and religious reconciliation in Sri Lanka’....
How many women were abused in the Liberation War?
Hasan Hamid sheds light on the inaccuracy of the number of women who were raped during the Liberation War 1971. He states that the number is much higher than current estimates.
Read more here: https://opinion.bdnews24.com/2018/10/15/how-many-women-were-abused-in-the-liberation-war/
BIMSTEC can usher in a New Asian Order
Basnyat discusses how BIMSTEC is 'an opportunity for Nepal and other nations to get better co-ordination, more and efficient access and appropriate delivery mechanisms from and to the intergovernmental organisation'. However, he argues that BIMSTEC should not be a substitute for SAARC.
Read more here: https://southasiamonitor.org/news/bimstec-can-usher-in-a-new-asian-order/sl/28214
12th World Congress of RSAI – PROCEEDINGS NOW AVAILABLE!
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Paulo Casaca and Dr Siegfried O. Wolf interviewed by ANI on China’s ‘One Belt,...
Concerns over China’s 'One Belt, One Road'
Geneva, 18 September 2018
During the 39th Session of UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, Switzerland, SADF Director and former Member of the European Parliament Paulo Casaca and SADF Director of Research Siegfried O. Wolf were interviewed by the Asian News International (ANI).
Dr Wolf told...
2+2 = Closer ties between US and India but Iranian oil looms
US and Indian officials meet to discuss new training exercises for stronger defense ties, but Iranian oil overshadows.
Read more here: https://thedefensepost.com/2018/09/08/us-india-2-plus-2-dialogue-iran/
Indian supreme court decriminalises homosexuality in landmark ruling
India’s supreme court has decriminalised homosexual sex acts in a landmark judgment for gay rights.
Read more here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-india-45429664?ns_mchannel=social&ns_campaign=bbcnews&ns_source=facebook&ocid=socialflow_facebook
Or here: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/sep/06/indian-supreme-court-decriminalises-homosexuality
Change of guards in the Nepali army
Original article available here: http://kathmandupost.ekantipur.com/news/2018-08-22/changing-of-the-guard.html
When discussing security or national security of the state, defense is one component with law and order forces and the intelligence forces at the realm. The change of guards in the Nepali Army (NA) looks very prominent comparatively. The new leadership...