Changing Political Dynamics in Malaysia: Role of Ethnic Minorities The 12th Malaysian general elections have been significant in more ways than one. Most importantly, the opposition unity combined with the grievance vote of the ethnic minorities challenged the United Malays National Organisation hegemony long prevalent in Malaysian politics. The Bersih rally and Hindraf agitation that saw large-scale mobilisation before the elections also points to the active participation of civil society. Pankaj K Jha | January 2009 | Strategic Analysis
India and Kazakhstan Should Share Complementary Objectives P. Stobdan | January 2009 | Strategic Analysis
The Russian-Georgian Conflict: Growing Uncertainties in the Caucasus and Central Asia Meena Singh Roy | January 2009 | Strategic Analysis
Is it Endgame for LTTE? The LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) struggle against the Sri Lankan Government has taken different forms at different times since early 1970s. However, developments since 2006 have had an adverse impact on the LTTE and its efforts to seek a solution through violent means. The LTTE's numerical strength has fallen and it is also not doing too well in drafting recruits and procuring arms. The territory under its control is shrinking visibly: from the loss of the East and now with the intrusion of the Sri Lankan troops deep inside Killinochchi. M. Mayilvaganan | January 2009 | Strategic Analysis
Involvement of Major Powers in Nepal Since the 1990s: Implications for India Nepal being a poor landlocked country with a fragile and unstable political system, major external powers providing aid and assistance to Nepal tend to carry an influence on domestic politics, foreign policy, and the socio-economic agenda of the government. These powers have divergent interests and do not coordinate their policies towards Nepal. While some external forces like the United States and China have hidden political and strategic interests, some others like the European Union are engaged in humanitarian issues. Nihar R. Nayak | January 2009 | Strategic Analysis
