Maoist leader of Nepal Pushpa Kamal Dahal visiting China last week has sought Beijing’s effective support for economic development and stability of his country, torn by deeply divided political parties. The visit within a month after the leadership change in
Thursday, April 25th, 2013
The ethnic violence in neighbouring Myanmar has subsided following President Thein Sein’s stern warning of using force to quell the unrest. But the Buddhist-Muslim riot and arsons last month leaving scores of people dead and thousands homeless left a deep
Thursday, April 4th, 2013
Scholars as well as Indian officials are convinced that there is a strong anti-India sentiment running through the Bangladeshi bloodstream. They are not wrong in this thinking. But they, especially the Indian officials, are blind to the strong Bangladesh-hatred in
Thursday, March 21st, 2013
Nepal is in political quagmire since the constituent assembly that failed to draw up constitution for the new republic in four years was dissolved in May last year. The crisis deepened further as the government of Unified Communist Party (Maoist)
Thursday, March 14th, 2013
The Indian state of Tripura goes to polls next week. A part of former East Bengal, now Bangladesh, Tripura had fallen to India by default at the time of Partition in 1947. The tiny state is within the belly of
Thursday, February 7th, 2013
Bangladesh is poised stepping into signing an extradition treaty with India. Reports have it that a draft of the agreement prepared by India has been handed over to Bangladesh. In all likelihood the treaty would be signed when the Indian
Friday, January 18th, 2013
A recent Chinese map has caused a fresh diplomatic crisis. The map depicted in a newly-designed passport shows Arunachal Pradesh and Aksai Chin as part of China. China’s claim of the territory may have a long term impact on relations
Friday, December 21st, 2012
Ignoring Delhi’s warning of adverse consequences, Maldives on December 6 evicted the Indian infrastructure giant GMR within a week of cancellation of its agreement. The $500 million development and 25-year lease of Ibrahim Nasir International Airport agreement was signed with
Friday, December 21st, 2012
Relations between India and its tiny neighbour Maldives, both members of the SAARC, have strained. The government of President Dr Mohamed Waheed Hasan Manik in a bold step has cancelled the $ 500 million contract with Indian giant GMR for
Friday, November 30th, 2012
Diplomatic crisis triggered in Maldives last week when a key presidential aide made adverse remarks about the Indian High Commissioner. Abbas Adil Riza speaking at a rally described High Commissioner Dnyaneshwar Mulay as traitor and enemy of Maldives. The rally
Friday, November 16th, 2012
