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North Korea’s nuclear test: A reflection of multiple failures?
International Affairs | Great Power Dynamics Sep 09, 2016

North Korea’s nuclear test: A reflection of multiple failures?

NPT's failure to tackle North Korea either through the non-proliferation regime or by great powers will leave neighbouring countries to fend for themselves.

G20's contribution to global financial reforms
International Affairs | Economics and Finance | Multilateralism | Economic Reforms | International Financial Institutions Sep 09, 2016

G20's contribution to global financial reforms

The G20, though formed in 1999, was chosen as a forum to discuss financial reforms after the Global Financial Crisis of 2008.

TICAD-VI sees biggest leap, but will it be enough to face challenges from China, West
International Affairs | Multilateralism Sep 07, 2016

TICAD-VI sees biggest leap, but will it be enough to face challenges from China, West

Hosting it in Kenya this year, TICAD demonstrated the deeper involvement of Africa in the process.

Maldives: Everyone keeps everyone else guessing?
International Affairs | Neighbourhood Sep 06, 2016

Maldives: Everyone keeps everyone else guessing?

There is a possibility of Maldives being at the centre of an international game.

Russia, China and Eurasian integration
International Affairs Sep 06, 2016

Russia, China and Eurasian integration

Russia has its own Eurasian Economic Union plan, but as of now it appears that China is leading the game.

Acting East through the Mekong sub-region
Indian Foreign Policy | Multilateralism Sep 05, 2016

Acting East through the Mekong sub-region

An important element of the Act East policy is using cultural diplomacy to further India’s interests.

BRICS, globalisms, and the return of the state
Great Power Dynamics | BRICS Aug 31, 2016

BRICS, globalisms, and the return of the state

BRICS is a child of this era — when liberal democracies subverted multilateralism and the economic order was reduced to serving the interests of a few.

Harmonising human rights with maritime law enforcement
Maritime Security Aug 31, 2016

Harmonising human rights with maritime law enforcement

A continued focus on training and development of a methodology that includes a realistic approach to human rights terms and principles is needed.

Who will be the next Secretary General of the United Nations?
International Affairs | United Nations Aug 29, 2016

Who will be the next Secretary General of the United Nations?

The process for the selection of the ninth Secretary General of the United Nations who will succeed Dr. Ban Ki-moon, is under way.

India and Russia — special and privileged strategic partnership
Indian Foreign Policy | International Trade and Investment Aug 26, 2016

India and Russia — special and privileged strategic partnership

In his meeting with Rogozin in August, PM Modi described Russia as ''a time-tested and reliable friend.''

Maldives: Recalibrating India first policy?
Privacy & Data Protection Aug 24, 2016

Maldives: Recalibrating India first policy?

Maldives' Foreign Minister, Mohamed Asim said that the choice flowed from his nation’s India first policy.

Why the new Balochistan strategy is the best option for India
Neighbourhood | Terrorism Aug 22, 2016

Why the new Balochistan strategy is the best option for India

The Balochistan rebellion gives India a leverage, one it has not used so far, at best, to compel or at worst to punish Pakistan for its asymmetric terror strategy.

India-China ties in focus — Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits India
Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy | Great Power Dynamics | China Foreign Policy Aug 20, 2016

India-China ties in focus — Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits India

Wang Yi during his visit to India, paid a call on PM Modi and held discussions with Sushma Swaraj and familiarised himself with the Goa BRICS Summit.

Urgent need for a national immigration policy
Neighbourhood | Development Aug 19, 2016

Urgent need for a national immigration policy

There is an urgent need for a national immigration policy in which the government ought to aim at giving immigrants their rights.

Crimea incident a threat to regional stability
International Affairs Aug 19, 2016

Crimea incident a threat to regional stability

The recent incidents in Crimea have escalated tensions between Russia and Ukraine and pose a threat to the peace and stability in the region.

Celebrating in Kabul India's post-Independence achievements
Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy Aug 17, 2016

Celebrating in Kabul India's post-Independence achievements

The Indian embassy in Kabul filled with Afghans of every walk and every ethno-sectarian background for a reception to celebrate the 70th anniversary of India’s independence.

Turkey realigns its foreign relations
International Affairs Aug 16, 2016

Turkey realigns its foreign relations

A month has elapsed since the aborted coup attempt in Turkey on the night of July 15.

Telling China like it is about the South China Sea
Indian Ocean | Maritime Governance Architecture Aug 12, 2016

Telling China like it is about the South China Sea

Chinese government’s mouthpiece, warned New Delhi that its seemingly inimical posture on the South China Sea was potentially damaging for bilateral ties.

Rajapaksa camp’s increasing India-bashing
Neighbourhood | Indian Foreign Policy Aug 12, 2016

Rajapaksa camp’s increasing India-bashing

India-baiting has become a part and parcel of the Rajapaksa camp-led Joint Opposition’s political attacks and protests against the ruling Maithiri-Ranil duo.

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Mitu Sengupta

Mitu Sengupta is a Full Professor with the Department of Politics and Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is also a Visiting Professor at the Council for Social Development (CSD) and Senior Adjunct Fellow at Research andInformation Systems for Developing ...

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Mitu Sengupta

Mitu Sengupta is a Full Professor with the Department of Politics and Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University. She is also a Visiting Professor at the Council for Social Development (CSD) and Senior Adjunct Fellow at Research andInformation Systems for Developing ...

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