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.
View More The Indo-Naga relationship is a work in progress, but there are developments on both sides that could portend a more dangerous future
Leaders are watched. They are scrutinised. If you don’t like the idea of being held accountable and having to answer for your actions then a leadership role is probably not for you.Leadership should not be an ego trip or seen as some sort of game. It is not a playground for ideological experiment. Leadership, finally, is not about you, it is about everybody else. I fear Liz Truss did not understand very much of this at all, and it will now cost her both her job and her political career.
By Stefan Stern
View More Liz Truss is now a case study in poor leadership
Various digital and social media interactive apps like Facebook, and WhatsApp have undoubtedly altered the way Nagas connect and communicate with one another, and while some have expressed concern about its loud/noisy style, it has proven to be a success, as evidenced by its rapid growth, and widely acknowledged influence. However, in the absence of a strong united pan-Naga body on the ground, an important question is increasingly being raised: who do you call if you want to discuss Naga affairs?
By Augustine R.
View More The Nagas lacked a unified voice, but that may be changing with the adoption of digital and social interactive platforms
It comes at a time when there is much confusion and counterargument about how to read the current position or situation, including the territorial jurisdiction of the Naga people, by both Nagas and non-Nagas. Augustine R. examines existing records as well as Naga people and organizations’ approaches in this brief opinion piece.
By Augustine R.
View More It’s all in the Naga Land Map
The declaration of Naga independence (1947) and the Naga Plebiscite (1951) were two major decisions made by the Naga people. The result of these efforts is a remarkable document that is still a source of inspiration for many Nagas and a source of contention for India and Myanmar to this day.
By Augustine R.
View More Naga independence turns 76 as the Naga people commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Naga Declaration of Independence
Global markets fell as investors worried that US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan would exacerbate tensions with China, and the most recent military drill locations revealed how China can literally attack Taiwan from four directions — east, west, north, and south.
By Augustine R.
View More Not everyone is thrilled with Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan
More broadly, this incident brings to mind all kinds of common myths that are used to justify gender discrimination and sexual violence. To use gendered language since the case involves a woman as the target, the myths include “she asked for it”, “she secretly wanted it” and “it wasn’t really serious”. The myths serve to excuse the perpetrator, blame the victim and downplay or distract from the act.
View More Angela Rayner, porn in parliament and a depressing week for British politics
Nationalism is disappearing, democracy is inevitable, nuclear war can’t happen: Ukraine shows old certainties were wrong.
By Robert Reich
View More Putin and Trump have convinced me: I was wrong about the 21st centuryYou cannot copy content of this page