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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: With 6 rounds of voting out of 7 concluded, the electoral battle in India appears much tighter than was originally predicted

With 6 rounds of voting out of 7 concluded, the electoral battle in India appears much tighter than was originally predicted

These elections, once considered a foregone conclusion, have intrigued analysts and experts, who are…
Publication: India’s 10-year deal to develop Iran’s Chabahar port has both commercial and strategic significance

India’s 10-year deal to develop Iran’s Chabahar port has both commercial and strategic significance

India and Iran last week signed a 10-year operational contract for India to develop the Shahid Behesti…
Publication: Massive violent protests in long-suffering Pakistan-administered Jammu & Kashmir leave four dead amidst calls for freedom

Massive violent protests in long-suffering Pakistan-administered Jammu & Kashmir leave four dead amidst calls for freedom

The situation became serious on 11 May when a police officer was killed after the protests turned violent…
Publication: Pro-China tilt of Nepal’s new government evident in recent banknote controversy and renewed interest in Belt and Road Initiative

Pro-China tilt of Nepal’s new government evident in recent banknote controversy and renewed interest in Belt and Road Initiative

Nepal and China had initially signed the BRI framework agreement on 12 May 2017...
Publication: Amid security concerns and threats to its projects from the instability in Myanmar, India deports illegal Myanmar nationals

Amid security concerns and threats to its projects from the instability in Myanmar, India deports illegal Myanmar nationals

The China factor has further accentuated the strategic significance of Myanmar to India...
Publication: Iranian President visits Pakistan amidst the Middle-East crisis, and not long after the two countries hit each other with airstrikes

Iranian President visits Pakistan amidst the Middle-East crisis, and not long after the two countries hit each other with airstrikes

Raisi’s visit came amidst escalating tensions in the Middle East, and months after ties between Tehran…
Publication: The US highlights India’s military modernization to counter Chinese aggression; India says long-term strategic goals are driving it

The US highlights India’s military modernization to counter Chinese aggression; India says long-term strategic goals are driving it

India has taken several steps to modernize its military to compete effectively with China...
Publication: India’s 2024 General Elections: the world’s largest democratic exercise of a staggering scale and with weighty issues

India’s 2024 General Elections: the world’s largest democratic exercise of a staggering scale and with weighty issues

The Indian General Elections will, by far, be the world’s largest democratic exercise, with nearly one…