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Afghan peace process must be Afghan-led and Afghan-owned
Defence and Security Apr 07, 2017

Afghan peace process must be Afghan-led and Afghan-owned

Terrorism and criminality are intertwined and fed by an illicit economy that destabilises Afghanistan and undermines regional security.

The new Great Game: An all Asian game?
Neighbourhood | Terrorism Apr 06, 2017

The new Great Game: An all Asian game?

Major global powers like Russia and China and regional powers like Iran are now ready to embrace the Taliban — in their own interest, but ostensibly for peace in Afghanistan.

Indian media and China: Growing maturity in discourse
Media and Internet | Media Apr 05, 2017

Indian media and China: Growing maturity in discourse

The media has a role and a responsibility in creating proper understanding between neighbouring countries.

Saudi Arabia looks towards an Asian rehab for its oil addiction, and India should capitalise
Indian Foreign Policy | Oil, Gas and Renewables Apr 01, 2017

Saudi Arabia looks towards an Asian rehab for its oil addiction, and India should capitalise

With King Salman expected to visit India later this year, New Delhi should be prepared to offer a smooth transition for Saudi investment into the Indian economy, and vice versa.

Strategic technology might disrupt India-China status quo
Indian Foreign Policy | China Foreign Policy Mar 29, 2017

Strategic technology might disrupt India-China status quo

What does the quest by Chinese companies for "top-to-bottom" domination of digital platforms mean for India?

China's protectionist tendencies will continue
Economics and Finance Mar 22, 2017

China's protectionist tendencies will continue

Trade and investment promotion policy of China was largely driven by mercantilism — promoting exports more than imports by adopting protectionist policy measures to accumulate wealth.

China's military modernisation and its implications
China Military | SLOCs Mar 01, 2017

China's military modernisation and its implications

The China Dream of a strong military "with Chinese characteristics" will give it a great power status by 2049.

From trade to investments, re-orienting India's ASEAN strategy
International Trade and Investment | Regional Integration Feb 27, 2017

From trade to investments, re-orienting India's ASEAN strategy

It is important for India to analyse its ASEAN strategy more closely, as it has the potential to result in significant benefits.

Globalism, radicalism, populism on Raisina Hill
International Affairs | Multilateralism Feb 16, 2017

Globalism, radicalism, populism on Raisina Hill

The keynote speeches by three world leaders at the Raisina Dialogue stood out for their pronouncements on globalisation.

Gender and conflict in Asia
Development | Gender Feb 14, 2017

Gender and conflict in Asia

Although the proportion of women globally, and in Asia, has decreased over time, it is important to note that the trend is not irreversible.

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Siranush Melikyan

Siranush Melikyan

Siranush Melikyan is an Assistant Professor at the Yerevan State University. ...

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Tigran Yepremyan

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