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EFSAS Commentary

EFSAS Commentary

 

Weekly analytical commentary - EFSAS Commentary -  by the European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS) on news, current affairs and political developments in South Asia.  

Publication: The USAID Chief’s visit to India and the burgeoning strategic ties between Washington and New Delhi

The USAID Chief’s visit to India and the burgeoning strategic ties between Washington and New Delhi

Samantha Power, the Administrator of USAID, the independent agency of the US federal government responsible…
Publication: Imran Khan’s bounce back and the stringent conditions of Pakistan’s renegotiated IMF bailout signal a political churn

Imran Khan’s bounce back and the stringent conditions of Pakistan’s renegotiated IMF bailout signal a political churn

The IMF’s expectations of Pakistan linked to the bailout package are only likely to fuel further anger…
Publication: Some notable aspects as Sri Lanka implodes and President Rajapaksa flees the country amidst furious protests

Some notable aspects as Sri Lanka implodes and President Rajapaksa flees the country amidst furious protests

Sri Lanka’s current political instability has resulted from an economic collapse brought about by poor…
Publication: Even as the junta talks of democratic transition, China urges all parties in Myanmar to prioritize the big picture

Even as the junta talks of democratic transition, China urges all parties in Myanmar to prioritize the big picture

Myanmar hosted an international regional meeting this week that the junta’s spokesman claimed proved…
Publication: Pakistan’s furtive sentencing of Mumbai attacks mastermind Sajid Mir yet again exposes its duplicitous approach to terrorism

Pakistan’s furtive sentencing of Mumbai attacks mastermind Sajid Mir yet again exposes its duplicitous approach to terrorism

Sajid Mir’s key role in the Mumbai attacks and other international terrorist projects of the LeT, a widely…
Publication: Another mindless terrorist attack on a Kabul Gurdwara has accentuated the plight of the tiny Sikh community in Afghanistan

Another mindless terrorist attack on a Kabul Gurdwara has accentuated the plight of the tiny Sikh community in Afghanistan

Like other religious minorities, Sikhs have been a continual target of violence in Afghanistan and this…
Publication: Showcasing the vibrancy of Indian democracy, the upcoming Presidential elections have spawned huge interest and political activity

Showcasing the vibrancy of Indian democracy, the upcoming Presidential elections have spawned huge interest and political activity

The office of the President of India has largely been a position of influence rather than power...
Publication: India’s unfeigned and unobtrusive response to the economic crisis in Sri Lanka

India’s unfeigned and unobtrusive response to the economic crisis in Sri Lanka

India’s assistance to help the people of Sri Lanka overcome their current difficulties has been worth…