sreeram chaulia pic Courtesy: UN Photo: Eskinder Debebe
29 July 2011

Conflict zones: Intentions vs. outcome

Sreeram Chaulia, Vice Dean of the Jindal School of International Affairs, talks to Gateway House’s Samyukta Lakshman about his new book titled, "International Organisations and Civilian Protection".

Thaksinbeschermddemocratieyeahright_210x140 Courtesy: WaltervanKalken/Flickr
7 July 2011

Thailand: Democracy in, monarchy out

Yingluck Shinawatra, sister of formerly deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, has been elected to power. Yingluck's win marks a move towards a move democratic Thailand and possibly the end of the Thai monarchy.

Northeast paper Courtesy: Gateway House
1 July 2011

A winning strategy for the North East

This paper examines the political & economic landscape of North East India and explains how diplomacy, policing and development brought peace to Assam and the North-East

December 2010 Courtesy:
6 December 2010

Engaging the East

To broaden its Look East initiatives with Asian nations, Indian policymakers must establish mechanisms and institutional structures to monitor these initiatives

Mike Russia Wiki_210x140 Courtesy: Mike Russia/Wikipedia
23 November 2010

Burma’s Stubborn State

Although freeing Aung Suu Kyi may allow Burma’s military leaders to escape scrutiny for now, their budding nuclear ambitions could rejuvenate international interest in placing pressure on their regime.

English Pen Flickr Courtesy: James Stencilowsky/ Flickr
12 November 2010

Myanmar elections: A Violation of Human Rights?

Myanmar is a complex issue. Its history, its treatment by neighbours and the West, the complex dilemmas posed by the mixing of morality and realpolitik is a reminder that democracy is only a means to an end. The lives of the ordinary people should matter more than formal institutions in shaping policy decisions.

Giant Aerostat transforms into the 'Tree of Knowledge' during the Opening Ceremony of the Games_0_3x2 Courtesy: CWG Delhi
5 October 2010

Commonwealth inaugural: The real message

The opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games was a moment to celebrate the economic progress of the world's largest democracy, and showcase India's tradition and diversity in all its finery

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1 March 2009

India-ASEAN Free Trade Agreement

The agreement which is an outcome of India's Look East Policy will benefit India's Northeast states the most.