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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: France is fast replacing Russia as India’s primary strategic partner, and this should be music to the ears of the West

France is fast replacing Russia as India’s primary strategic partner, and this should be music to the ears of the West

The most important take-away from the visit was the impression given by the ceremony and grandeur associated…
Publication: India’s deepening ties with the Philippines and its growing relevance in Southeast Asia is expedient for the US-led democratic order

India’s deepening ties with the Philippines and its growing relevance in Southeast Asia is expedient for the US-led democratic order

The four-day visit to New Delhi by Enrique A. Manalo, the Secretary for Foreign Affairs (SFA) of the…
Publication: The proposed trial of Pakistani civilians in military courts violates not just the country’s Constitution but also international law

The proposed trial of Pakistani civilians in military courts violates not just the country’s Constitution but also international law

The trial of civilians in military courts in Pakistan is not just opaque, irregular and improper; it…
Publication: Indian PM Narendra Modi’s state visit to the United States showcased how important the bilateral relationship has become

Indian PM Narendra Modi’s state visit to the United States showcased how important the bilateral relationship has become

Prime Minister Modi was feted with a welcome ceremony and a State dinner, and was also invited to address…
Publication: The Pakistani elite is culpable in the death of hundreds of Pakistanis and Kashmiris in the appalling Greek boat tragedy

The Pakistani elite is culpable in the death of hundreds of Pakistanis and Kashmiris in the appalling Greek boat tragedy

Over 600 migrants, all of whom were taking extreme risks to get to the European Union (EU) in pursuit…
Publication: Construction of military infrastructure by China in Shaksgam Valley of J&K ceded illegally by Pakistan, violates international law

Construction of military infrastructure by China in Shaksgam Valley of J&K ceded illegally by Pakistan, violates international law

The Shaksgam Valley, also known as the Trans Karakoram Tract, is part of Hunza-Gilgit region of the erstwhile…
Publication: The United Nations warns of impending acute food insecurity for the already struggling people of Afghanistan and Pakistan

The United Nations warns of impending acute food insecurity for the already struggling people of Afghanistan and Pakistan

The Global Report on Food Crisis drew urgent attention to the steep and alarming increase in the number…
Publication: Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda’s India visit: an opportunity for two neighbours to reassert their age-old special ties

Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda’s India visit: an opportunity for two neighbours to reassert their age-old special ties

Nepalese Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal arrived in India on 31 May on a four-day official visit at…