The opinion provides key factors and observations into the dynamics of the Naga peace process in a brief manner. It looks at the progress of the negotiations, the roles of the key players, the issues that arose along the way, and the way forward.
By Augustine R.
View More The Naga Peace Process: Why a Delayed Settlement
The incident strongly suggested that military and intelligence assessments were flawed, and in the worst-case scenario, the security forces’ actions will be labeled as a “case of mistaken identity,” and total immunity from any legal action under AFSPA will be sought.
By Augustine R.
View More India’s AFSPA: India’s Security Forces kill at least 13 Naga Civilians in Nagaland, is it a necessity or misuse of power?
“Sovereignty” is one such term that, either directly or indirectly, has defined so much of modern Naga history, psyche, economy, governance, and almost every aspect of their lives. This is one area where even the most uninterested or uninitiated can claim complete immunity from its effects, writes Moa Aier
By Moa Aier
View More Basic Sovereignty
Political reconciliation with the Nagas is one of several obstacles in New Delhi’s quest for greater regional connectivity.
By Augustine R.
View More China’s Belt and Road Initiative and the Indo-Naga Conundrum
Hardening its stand on peace talks with the government, the National Socialist Council of Nagalim has said its position on the demand for a separate Naga national flag and constitution is unchanged.
View More NSCN firm on separate flag, constitution
Modi’s Act East Policy has boosted naval capacity and morale, but fallen short on overland connectivity and trade promotion.
By Augustine R.
View More India’s Act East Policy: A Warning to China or Modi’s Flawed Strategy?
The prospect of resolving the Indo-Naga political conflict is more remote today than it was a decade ago. On both sides, a culture of distrust has grown. The most pressing question is not what type of solution will be found, but whether the situation can be resolved before another major confrontation breaks out.
By Augustine R.
View More The Dangers of Delay in Indo-Naga Political TalksYou cannot copy content of this page