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EFSAS Commentary

EFSAS Commentary

 

Weekly analytical commentary - EFSAS Commentary -  by the European Foundation for South Asian Studies (EFSAS) on news, current affairs and political developments in South Asia.  

Publication: PM Sheikh Hasina recalls the horrors of the 1971 liberation movement after violent anti-quota protests erupt in Bangladesh

PM Sheikh Hasina recalls the horrors of the 1971 liberation movement after violent anti-quota protests erupt in Bangladesh

The quota system in Bangladesh was introduced in 1972 and has been changed several times...
Publication: Yet another change in government raises questions on whether an overhaul of Nepal’s political and electoral system is in order

Yet another change in government raises questions on whether an overhaul of Nepal’s political and electoral system is in order

The fickle brand of politics that Nepal has come to be identified with was evident in how and why the…
Publication: In a time of great geopolitical uncertainty, Indian PM Modi’s visit to Moscow has generated considerable debate

In a time of great geopolitical uncertainty, Indian PM Modi’s visit to Moscow has generated considerable debate

While Russia has described Modi’s visit as “game-changing”, Ukraine viewed it as a “huge disappointment”,…
Publication: Experts feel the China factor is behind Indian PM Modi’s absence from the ongoing SCO Summit, and his upcoming visit to Russia

Experts feel the China factor is behind Indian PM Modi’s absence from the ongoing SCO Summit, and his upcoming visit to Russia

Modi’s trip to Moscow for a standalone State visit on 8 and 9 July is expected to focus on strategic,…
Publication: Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s second visit to India this month | Growing convergence and trust in bilateral ties

Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina’s second visit to India this month | Growing convergence and trust in bilateral ties

The Bangladesh PM’s visit was the first bilateral State visit to India after the formation of the new…
Publication: Despite shrill Chinese warnings, a bipartisan US delegation visits Dharamshala and raises the pitch on the Tibet issue

Despite shrill Chinese warnings, a bipartisan US delegation visits Dharamshala and raises the pitch on the Tibet issue

The Resolve Tibet Act, which was passed by the US Congress last week, is expected to raise the international…
Publication: Terror attacks in J&K propound that Pakistani military establishment seems bent on sabotaging prospects of an India–Pakistan détente

Terror attacks in J&K propound that Pakistani military establishment seems bent on sabotaging prospects of an India–Pakistan détente

Any political thrust towards peace with India is anathema to the military establishment of Pakistan...
Publication: India’s voters, in an utmost vibrant democracy, have delivered a result that has left the winner feeling like a loser and vice versa

India’s voters, in an utmost vibrant democracy, have delivered a result that has left the winner feeling like a loser and vice versa

The results reflected the loss of a whopping 63 seats for the BJP, and fell far short of the 400 seats…