Elections in Nepal: Successful Says India

Election results would be due by middle of December and hopefully a new Constituent Assembly will take post in the country by the end of the year bringing to an end the long drawn impasse and leading the way for Constitution drafting.

Pakistan’s Coming Civil Military Standoff?

Action to try former chief of the army staff and martial law administrator of the country, General Pervez Musharraf for treason by the government may lead to another round of civil military standoff. The trepidations between the army and the civilian government in Pakistan are far from over says Rahul Bhonsle.

Kashmir Militancy: Another Turning Point?

Umong Sethi outlines the political, military and counter terrorism shifts desired in Jammu and Kashmir for resolution of the current political impasse and ensuring peace and stability preceding 2014 elections and expected upsurge in militancy

India Australia Defence Relations: IORA May be the Driver

Maritime Cooperation in IORA is likely to be fostered with other bilateral tracks such as on nuclear energy cooperation and education this is evident in the increased interaction between India and Australia as the Foreign Minister Ms Julie Bishop was in Delhi.

Another Round of Naga Talks in Delhi?

While the visit of the NSCN IM leaders to Delhi is significant a breakthrough may not be evident for now given that the major demand of the NSCN IM of assimilation of Naga dominant areas in other states as Manipur, Assam and Arunachal Pradesh into a Greater Nagolim is not likely to be met.