Ethnic Diversity, Autonomy, and Territoriality in Northeast India: A Case of Tribal Autonomy in Assam Despite the creation of several new states and territorially defined autonomous councils, different tribes in Northeast India continue to demand the creation of new states and autonomous councils. This is because most tribes in the region are under the impression that an adequate share of political power is a necessary condition for retaining their socio-cultural identities and development. Such cultural and developmental aspirations, though legitimate, face rough weather once they become connected with exclusive administrative boundaries for self-governance. M. Amarjeet Singh November 2008 Strategic Analysis
In Search of Peace in Manipur: Lessons from Nagaland Manipur has witnessed a rise in insurgency-related violence in recent years. Ordinary people are caught in the crossfire between different ethnic insurgent groups and the security forces. This paper examines the ceasefire in neighbouring Nagaland and argues that a similar ceasefire with better monitoring and enforcement could usher in relative peace in Manipur. Since the agreement on suspension of operations with Kuki insurgents is already in force and there is relative calm in Naga areas, an offer of a ceasefire to all groups is likely to bring down violence Gurinder Singh November 2008 Strategic Analysis
Frameworks for Peace in Northern Ireland: Analysis of the 1998 Belfast Agreement The 1998 Belfast Agreement brought to an end over three decades of armed conflict in Northern Ireland. This paper summarizes the role of actors within and outside Northern Ireland, and the processes and mechanics of the Agreement itself. The Agreement is placed in the context of previous unsuccessful peace initiatives in the region, and elements within the political and economic environment at the time that facilitated agreement are identified. The consociational nature of the Agreement is set alongside concern about continuing sectarian division. Marie Breen-Smyth November 2008 Strategic Analysis
Deals and Dialogues with Militants in Pakistan: Fighting the Symptom or the Disease? Ashok K. Behuria November 2008 Strategic Analysis
Taking Stock of Seven Years of War on Terror in Afghanistan Vishal Chandra November 2008 Strategic Analysis
Iraq Desperate to Appease Iran Without Losing the United States M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi November 2008 Strategic Analysis
India and Pakistan: Introspecting the Indus Treaty Uttam Kumar Sinha November 2008 Strategic Analysis
International Relations Theories and the Contemporary World Arvind Gupta November 2008 Strategic Analysis
