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16 September 2015

Cyber-sanctions on China?

Days before President Xi's first State visit to the US, the Obama administration is debating cyber sanctions on China over the recent hacking of Government servers. Sameer Patil discusses the possibilities.

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15 September 2015

BSF-Rangers: Blow hot, blow cold

The Director Generals of the Indian Border Security Force and the Pakistan Rangers met from September 9-12. Sameer Patil, National Security Fellow, discusses the outcome of the talks and why the decisions may take time to percolate.

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14 September 2015

India-UNSC: Reflecting Asian realities

Gateway House visited St. Xavier's College, Mumbai, as part of its Foreign Policy Roadshow on 11 September, 2015. Ambassador Neelam Deo addressed the students on the United Nations Security Council and the future India has with it.

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11 September 2015

India-Saudi row over rapes

In light of the alleged raping of two Nepali women by a Saudi Arabian diplomat in Gurgaon, Neelam Deo discusses the raised concerns regarding the immunity that is extended to diplomats.

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25 August 2015

The NSA talks: mistakes on both sides

The highly anticipated talks between the Indian and the Pakistani National Security Advisers fell through hours before the two were to meet. Neelam Deo weighs in on the discussion and the consequences of the cancelled talks.

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21 August 2015

Preparing for the Indo-Pacific century

The second Forum for India and the Pacific Islands in Jaipur on August 21 will be a historic summit that brings together the interests of India and the 14 island countries of the Pacific. It is India’s acknowledgement of the emerging strategic importance of the Pacific region, and a chance for the islands to turn this into an opportunity for growth, development, and greater security.

epa04883075 Iranian Minister of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Javad Zarif (L) is greeted by his Indian counterpart Sushma Swaraj prior to their meeting in New Delhi, India, 14 August 2015. Zarif is on a state visit to India to strengthen political ties between the two countries.  EPA/STR Courtesy: East Asia Forum
20 August 2015

Is the Iran deal a plus for South Asia?

The nuclear deal with Iran benefits India and Pakistan in terms of energy security and connectivity. But both countries also face challenges in their prospective engagement with Tehran, and both will have to tread carefully while using the new opportunities.