Information on "South Asia"
August 2013
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1 Aug 2013
Negotiating with the Taliban: Pakistan’s Dangerous Dilemma
The newly elected Pakistani government remains at the forefront of efforts to negotiate with the Taliban. However, given its identity and ideology, Salma M Siddiqui warns that the risks of accommodation could be grave indeed. More on «Negotiating with the Taliban: Pakistan’s Dangerous Dilemma»
July 2013
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23 Jul 2013
Azerbaijan: Courting Enhanced Pakistani Support
To strengthen its hand in the Nagorno-Karabakh dispute, Azerbaijan is upgrading its military relations with Pakistan. According to Shahla Sultanova, however, such cooperation is also raising fears of nuclear proliferation and other forms of instability in the South Caucasus. More on «Azerbaijan: Courting Enhanced Pakistani Support» -
8 Jul 2013
Australia and India: Indo-Pacific Partners
The visit of India's Defense Minister to Australia earlier this month was the first of its kind. That's well and good, observes David Brewster, but does it presage a new security partnership between these two states, particularly in the Indian Ocean? Today, he grapples with this question and more. More on «Australia and India: Indo-Pacific Partners»
June 2013
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24 Jun 2013
Is Bangladesh Spiralling Out of Control?
Evidence is gradually emerging that Bangladesh's security forces used extreme brutality to quell a recent anti-government protest in Dhaka. To Mahin Khan, the incident is a warning to the international community – it needs to pay closer attention to the deteriorating security situation in the country. More on «Is Bangladesh Spiralling Out of Control? » -
11 Jun 2013
Afghans Nervous as Nawaz Sharif Returns
Nawaz Sharif's third term as Pakistan's Prime Minister is likely to cast a dark shadow over Afghanistan's efforts to rebuild itself, or so write Hafizullah Gardesh and Mina Habbib. To many Afghans, his campaign promise to no longer support counterterrorism operations confirms that he is a 'long-term enemy. More on «Afghans Nervous as Nawaz Sharif Returns»
May 2013
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7 May 2013
Balochistan: Pakistan's Next Headache?
Balochistan has struggled for independence from Pakistan for decades. Vikas Kumar believes iminent elections and the US' withdrawal from Afghanistan will provide Baloch nationalists with the boost they need to rejuvenate their cause. But what about China? Won't the nationalists then have to contend with its growing presence in their region. More on «Balochistan: Pakistan's Next Headache? »
April 2013
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26 Apr 2013
The Threat from Rising Extremism in the Maldives
The Maldives depends upon a healthy tourist industry for its economic survival. Yet, as the CTC’s Animesh Roul reveals, a dramatic rise in jihadist activities and the violence that accompanies them is placing the Islands’ economic wellbeing in jeopardy. More on «The Threat from Rising Extremism in the Maldives» -
11 Apr 2013
River Erosion, Landlessness and Religious Militancy in Northern Bangladesh
Today, Ishak Mia outlines how climate change, landlessness and religious extremism have combined to destabilize the northern parts of Bangladesh. In particular, Islamist militants are exploiting environmental degradation to attract the support of the landless poor. More on «River Erosion, Landlessness and Religious Militancy in Northern Bangladesh» -
2 Apr 2013
Is International Pressure Failing in Sri Lanka?
The end of the decades-old civil war in Sri Lanka enabled the world to shift its focus to events in Africa and the Middle East. Not smart, argue numerous observers. Colombo now appears unwilling to integrate meaningful reconciliation and reintegration processes into its official policies. More on «Is International Pressure Failing in Sri Lanka?»
January 2013
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29 Jan 2013
Modernization of the Indian Air Force
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, Laxman Kumar Behera takes its measure. He examines its C4ISR capabilities and provides an overview of New Delhi’s attempts to modernize the IAF’s fighter aircraft and other platforms. More on «Modernization of the Indian Air Force»
