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How AFSPA Undermines India’s ‘Act East’ Policy

How AFSPA Undermines India’s ‘Act East’ Policy

By Stanzin Lhaskyabs
Repealing this controversial law is a necessary condition for peace and stability in India's Northeast.
Calls for Repealing AFSPA Grow Louder in India’s Northeast

Calls for Repealing AFSPA Grow Louder in India’s Northeast

By Rajeev Bhattacharya
The Indian Army’s killing of innocent civilians in Nagaland has triggered angry protests in the region.

Indian Parliamentary Panel Pitches for Inter-Linking of Rivers

Indian Parliamentary Panel Pitches for Inter-Linking of Rivers

By Rajeev Bhattacharya
However, it has sounded the alarm on the building of dams in Arunachal Pradesh.

Why Are Two of India’s ‘Seven Sisters’ Shooting at Each Other?

Why Are Two of India’s ‘Seven Sisters’ Shooting at Each Other?

By Rajeev Bhattacharya
A border dispute between Assam and Mizoram in India’s Northeast recently erupted into violence.

Myanmar Nationals Fleeing Coup Find a Home Away From Home in India’s Northeast

Myanmar Nationals Fleeing Coup Find a Home Away From Home in India’s Northeast

By Rajeev Bhattacharya
Local NGOs and residents are providing the refugees support.
‘Twitter Storm’ Demands Greater Focus on India’s Northeast

‘Twitter Storm’ Demands Greater Focus on India’s Northeast

By Rajeev Bhattacharya
Indians took to Twitter to demand the Northeast be covered in a dedicated chapter in state-commissioned textbooks.

Over 6,000 Myanmar Nationals in India’s Northeast

Over 6,000 Myanmar Nationals in India’s Northeast

By Rajeev Bhattacharya
Local reports from Mizoram and Manipur put the number of refugees at close to 7,000.
‘Timber Mafia’ From India Running Amok in Bhutan

‘Timber Mafia’ From India Running Amok in Bhutan

By Rajeev Bhattacharyya
Illegal logging is depleting forest cover in the region, aggravating the fallout from climate change.

Will Manipur Fake Encounter Victims Finally See Justice?

Will Manipur Fake Encounter Victims Finally See Justice?

By Rohit Dhyani
A Supreme Court announcement brings new hope that abuses of the AFSPA can be brought to light.

Japan Is Building India's Infrastructure

Japan Is Building India's Infrastructure

By Tridivesh Singh Maini and Sandeep Sachdeva
Japan should help develop India's northeast, and in so doing send a message to China.

NADI 2016: Connecting With India's Northeast

NADI 2016: Connecting With India's Northeast

By Ibu Sanjeeb Garg
Rivers and cultural links can tie India's northeast to the rest of the country and the region as a whole.
India’s Controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act

India’s Controversial Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act

By Sudha Ramachandran
The Army claims the AFSPA is needed to handle insurgencies. Critics cite many abuses.

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