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“South Asian Countries Relishes Highlighting Differences Than Convergences” Says Renowned Academician Prof. SD Muni
New Delhi: Renowned author of International Relations and South Asian Studies Prof. SD Muni talked about current trends, hopes and aspirations, possibilities and future scenarios of the South Asian region. He was speaking at the annual lecture series of Faculty of Social Sciences, South Asian University titled “Re-imagining South Asia: An Intellectual Agenda for the …
NEED TO REVISIT SOUTH ASIAN IDENTITY AND COMMON FUTURE, SAYS BOSTON UNIVERSITY PROFESSOR ADIL NAJAM AT SAU
South Asia must revisit the concept of the South Asian identity and explore a brighter common future beyond its immediate challenges and predicaments, said Pakistani academic Dr. Adil Najam, Professor of International Relations and Earth and Environment at Boston University. Recipient of one of Pakistan’s highest civil awards, Sitara-i-Imtiaz, Prof. Najam made these comments during …
“Afghans should decide the fate of Afghanistan”
New Delhi: The presidential election is looming large, speculations are rife about the exit strategy of the NATO troops and the Talibans are indecisive about coming to the negotiating table. A lot of things are happening in Afghanistan today and the world is watching with a view of understanding their consequences in shaping the future …
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HOW DO WE PERCEIVE, ACCEPT AND PROJECT THE IDEA OF SOUTH ASIA?
This panel discussion, organised by Himal Southasian magazine and FSA, featured Kanak Mani Dixit, journalist Sadanand Menon, Mallika Shakya from South Asian University, and Shahidul Alam, pondering the question of representations of Southasia. This session was also the official launch of the latest issue of Himal Southasian magazine, fittingly titled “Under the Shadow of the …
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Bilateral Issues India should evolve new model to deal with democratic Bhutan
By Aniket Bhavthakar (SAU alumnus, International Relations, Class of 2013 batch) In 2008, the monarchy of the tiny Himalayan state of Bhutan decided to hand over power to its people and Bhutanese elected their first democratic government. After successful completion of its tenure, Bhutan voted in its second general election on July 13, 2013. It …
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