An Assembly Towards a Union of South Asian Peoples Geopolitically South Asia has never been a coherent region. South Asia is suffering from numerous conflicts leading to political and economic instability. The regional organisations like SAARC have failed to meet people's expectation. This conference identified relevant issues and suggested future course of action and made a pledge to enhance regional cooperation not only in economic matters but also towards building a unique South Asian Identity above national considerations
The Future of Afghanistan: A Perspective from India An interview with Shanthie Mariet D’Souza (Associate Fellow at IDSA, Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS),National University of Singapore (NUS)
Reinventing Pakistan The article clearly explains the present scenario of Pakistan holistically. Pakistan have to look into itself for the solution of the problems rather than expecting from United States or India or any other country.Homoginization is not the criterion for development. The respect for diversity and economic, political and social justice should be the priority for development rather than theocracy. By By Pervez Hoodbhoy
London Conference and Pakistan "In the post-London scenario, caution becomes even more necessary; if the international community wants to try the dialogue option, it shall have to lower the temperature by scaling down combat operations." By by Imtiaz Gul
State-building light won’t work. The path of re-constructing Afghanistan In this commentary, former UN Special Representative for Afghanistan, Tom Koenigs, discusses the outcome of the London Conference with a focus on US and German engagement in reconstructing Afghanistan. By By Tom Koenigs,
Multi-culturalism in Germany, the Netherlands and beyond. In search of new concepts The disturbing rise of right-wing votes in several states during the recent European elections asks for a revision of the concepts of integration, diversity and multi-culturalism. Michal Bodemann is advocating a new approach to maintain immigrants' distinct cultures, while at the same time open new gateways to institutional structures. By By Y. Michal Bodemann
India - Pakistan Conference: A Road Map towards Peace India and Pakistan constitute a volatile region of Asia. Distrust, suspicion and hostility has flared into wars and conflict on occasion, and kept relations between the two countries simmering even in the best of times. Ten organisations are part of this initiative: ANHAD, Centre for Policy Analysis, COVA, Focus on the Global South, India; Heinrich Böll Stiftung, Hind-Pak Dosti Manch, Peace Mumbai, SAHR, SANGAT, and SAPA.
Afghanistan on the Eve of the London Conference "Nine years after 9/11 and all the blood and treasure expended on efforts in the region, President Barack Obama told People magazine on January 11 that 'the border region between Afghanistan and Pakistan remains the epicenter of al’ Qaeda, their leadership and their extremist allies.'" By By Ahmed Rashid
South Asia’s Nuclear Rejectionism Although they may not be racing each other, India and Pakistan are in a full-fledged nuclear arms race. Today, they are the world’s only countries that are openly increasing their fissile material stocks. By By Pervez Hoodbhoy
The Impact of the Indo-U.S. Nuclear Deal on the NPT and the Global Climate Regime The climate and the non-proliferation regimes are crucial to protect our world from the two potential crises of catastrophic climate change and nuclear war. Promoting nuclear power will weaken these regimes, make nuclear war more likely, and is unlikely to protect us from climate change. It is time to move away from nuclear power towards more sustainable ways of generating electricity By By M. V. Ramana