The Indo-Naga relationship is a work in progress, but there are developments on both sides that could portend a more dangerous future

Worryingly, there is still much to address and improve in the Indo-Naga relationship today. While the reassurance and forward resolution agendas should be pursued more aggressively, the fact that disagreements will continue should not cause either side to throw up their arms in despair over the other’s behavior, writes Augustine R.

By Augustine R.

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Rethinking the Indo-Naga Political Negotiation

To conduct meaningful Indo-Naga political negotiations, both India and the Nagas may require flexibility, the pragmatism of the highest order, and a thorough understanding of the problems and issues at stake. India and the Naga people must look beyond their primary (immediate) concerns to resolve the more than seven-decade-old issue, and if they are unable to do so, they must consider inviting a third party/country mediator.

By Augustine R.

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