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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: In the absence of adequate addressal of radicalization and terrorism in South Asia, objectives of the SCO will remain mere illusions

In the absence of adequate addressal of radicalization and terrorism in South Asia, objectives of the SCO will remain mere illusions

The Regional Anti-Terrorist Structure has proven to be largely successful in terms of thwarting terrorist…
Publication: Asif Ali Zardari’s arrest aimed at reinforcing the supremacy of the Pakistani military establishment

Asif Ali Zardari’s arrest aimed at reinforcing the supremacy of the Pakistani military establishment

After first neutralizing the more ominous challenge of three-time former Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif…
Publication: BBC’s Report on Human rights violations in Pakistan accentuates shortcomings of Reports by OHCHR

BBC’s Report on Human rights violations in Pakistan accentuates shortcomings of Reports by OHCHR

The detailed investigative report on human rights violations in Pakistan that appeared on BBC News is…
Publication: Growing accumulation of tensions and escalation of Maoist violence in Nepal

Growing accumulation of tensions and escalation of Maoist violence in Nepal

The Netra Bikram Chand-led Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) claimed responsibility for the Sunday bomb…
Publication: Perspicacious inquisition by the Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering does not bode well for Pakistan

Perspicacious inquisition by the Asia-Pacific Group on Money Laundering does not bode well for Pakistan

The FATF will soon decide on whether a significant punitive downgrade to the black list was warranted…
Publication: Pakistan’s latest IMF bailout will not succeed without major cuts in the defense budget

Pakistan’s latest IMF bailout will not succeed without major cuts in the defense budget

Despite managing to squeeze about $7 billion out of Saudia Arabia, China and the United Arab Emirates,…
Publication: Beijing lifting its hold on Masood Azhar interrelated with CPEC, BRI and China's strategic expansionism

Beijing lifting its hold on Masood Azhar interrelated with CPEC, BRI and China's strategic expansionism

Beijing lifting its hold over the proscription of Masood Azhar as a global terrorist delicately overlaps…
Publication: Terror attacks in Sri Lanka: Could South Asia become a prospective hotbed of the Islamic State?

Terror attacks in Sri Lanka: Could South Asia become a prospective hotbed of the Islamic State?

IS could take advantage of the chaotic situation in countries such as Afghanistan and Pakistan in order…