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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: Bangladesh and Pakistan: acting against extremism versus making a show of acting against extremism

Bangladesh and Pakistan: acting against extremism versus making a show of acting against extremism

The attitudes and the policies that the two Muslim-majority countries have chosen to adopt vis-à-vis…
Publication: Other democracies need to take a cue from the UK’s decision to place Pakistan on its Terror Financing list

Other democracies need to take a cue from the UK’s decision to place Pakistan on its Terror Financing list

Pakistan, in the company of countries such as Iran and North Korea, now figures among the 21 countries…
Publication: Violent protests during Indian PM’s visit may herald the dawn of a potent new extremist entity in Bangladesh

Violent protests during Indian PM’s visit may herald the dawn of a potent new extremist entity in Bangladesh

Some Bangladeshi experts believe that the HIB today has become a front for the JeI, which calls for Shariat…
Publication: As the Afghan peace process is internationalized, the gains of the last 20 years need to be protected

As the Afghan peace process is internationalized, the gains of the last 20 years need to be protected

Some regional powers have already initiated parallel steps and processes to the US-led one with the aim…
Publication: The India-Pakistan relationship signals seriousness, but optimism needs to be tempered with abundant caution

The India-Pakistan relationship signals seriousness, but optimism needs to be tempered with abundant caution

The encouraging exchanges at the highest levels of both sides were closely followed by a string of events…
Publication: The Indian Prime Minister’s upcoming visit to Dhaka promises to be a potent mix of deliverables and symbolisms

The Indian Prime Minister’s upcoming visit to Dhaka promises to be a potent mix of deliverables and symbolisms

A range of issues are likely to be discussed during the scheduled meeting between Sheikh Hasina and Modi,…
Publication: Research shows that FATF grey-listing from 2008 to 2019 has caused losses of over $38 billion to Pakistan's GDP

Research shows that FATF grey-listing from 2008 to 2019 has caused losses of over $38 billion to Pakistan's GDP

The political and diplomatic setbacks that the country has had to face have been compounded by the economic…
Publication: The India-Pakistan ceasefire has revived hope in these times of gloom and uncertainty

The India-Pakistan ceasefire has revived hope in these times of gloom and uncertainty

The 22 February agreement was not strictly a fresh ceasefire agreement but a commitment to uphold the…