Category: Research & Analysis

FEATURED Research & Analysis

Naga Homeland: A vital transnational land-linked to and between South, South-East, and East Asia

Augustine R. February 1, 2023

The resolution of the conflict between India, the Nagas, and Myanmar will, without a doubt, be a driving force behind positive engagement in shifting the region, particularly the Naga homeland scenario, from a security concern to a vital transnational land-linked and push for better economic development activities in the region; however, with many ongoing conflicts in the region, the lingering question is whether the proposed transnational connectivity projects will be successful, or will it remain a forever dream and just a hope.

By Augustine R.

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FEATURED Research & Analysis

Can the communities of North-East India make a Master plan for their own development?

Rupa Chinai January 18, 2023

While there are many urgent issues that occupy the Northeast mind today — such as the repeal of the Armed Forces Special Powers Act, access to justice for victims of State human rights violations, the fight against illegal detention camps and Citizenship Amendment Act, being some key concerns — it should not divert citizen attention from its united response to the unfolding ‘development’ plans. The community ownership of land and its resources, their right to determine its use are still Constitutional rights that are to be protected and fought for at all cost. Communities acting in cohesion hold the key, writes Rupa Chinai.

By Rupa Chinai

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Asia FEATURED Naga Political Affairs Research & Analysis

India, Myanmar, and the Naga people: Unresolved International Colonial Political Conflict

Augustine R. November 5, 2022

A bitter historical conflict has raged and continues to rage between India, Burma (now officially Myanmar), and the Naga people since the Naga declaration of independence on August 14, 1947, and those sitting at the negotiation table should take into account the four critical truths outlined in the analysis, writes Augustine R.

By Augustine R.

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Naga Political Affairs Research & Analysis

What was in the Mahatma Gandhi-Naga Delegation Meeting of July 19, 1947?

Augustine R. August 29, 2022

Unfortunately, throughout the Indo-Naga conflicts, there have been numerous examples of how the same events and negotiations can be interpreted in vastly different ways by India and the Naga people. Against this backdrop, it will examine Gandhi’s contested statement to the Naga delegation as per a letter/memorandum sent by A.Z Phizo, President of the Naga National Council (NNC), to the President of the Republic of India on November 1, 1957, and subsequent communications in relation to the letter.

By Augustine R.

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Naga Political Affairs Research & Analysis

“Behind-the-Table” Conflicts in the Indo-Naga Negotiation

Augustine R. August 25, 2022

Without a doubt, India and the Naga people have very different readings of conflict/history to legitimize their claims. As for pro-independence Nagas, the current conflict is a case of invasion (which had turned into a case of political conflict due to invasion/occupation). On the other hand, the Indian government maintains that as the legal heir of the British, it should have political authority over the Naga region as well. Augustine R. examines and highlights the best approach/process for resolving the historical Indo-Naga conflict “once and for all.” Continue reading…

By Augustine R.

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FEATURED Naga Political Affairs Research & Analysis

Inconsistency has marred Modi’s relations with the Nagas in the quest for an Indo-Naga peace settlement

Augustine R. June 9, 2022

Inconsistency has also defined the Indo-Naga peace talks since the early 1950s. Rather than simply reaffirming the strength of the Indo-Naga Peace Talks, a renewed engagement of trust and commitment from all negotiating parties is required.

By Augustine R.

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Global Commons Research & Analysis Situation Reports

Ignored Warnings: How NATO Expansion Led To The Current Ukraine Tragedy

Ted Galen Carpenter March 3, 2022

Many predicted that Nato’s expansion would result in war. It has long been obvious that Nato expansion would result in tragedy. We are currently paying the price for the US’s arrogance.

By Ted Galen Carpenter

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Asia FEATURED Research & Analysis

Nepal-China Cross-Border Railway Connectivity and India’s Quandary

Augustine R. December 17, 2021

Despite New Delhi’s long strategic influence in Kathmandu, the Nepal-China engagement is raising the question of whether the Indo-Nepal cross-border railways will becomes a dud and ends up in a state of strategic quandary.

By Augustine R.

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