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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: 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…
Publication: Pakistan Army and Pakistani politicians -present and previous- bear equal responsibility for the present state of affairs

Pakistan Army and Pakistani politicians -present and previous- bear equal responsibility for the present state of affairs

Serious problems with freedom of expression, freedom of thought, conscience and religion, sexual and…
Publication: Vitality and vibrancy of Indian democracy on display in the recent elections in Karnataka state

Vitality and vibrancy of Indian democracy on display in the recent elections in Karnataka state

The Congress’ victory in Karnataka has been attributed to the presence of strong regional leadership,…
Publication: The dignity and sanctity of every institution in Pakistan has been eroded in the aftermath of the unseemly arrest of Imran Khan

The dignity and sanctity of every institution in Pakistan has been eroded in the aftermath of the unseemly arrest of Imran Khan

Dramatic footage showed dozens of officers arriving at the court on 9 May, breaking down glass windows…