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Bloodshed in Bangladesh as Islamist Hardliners Clash with Security Forces
- Wednesday, 15 May 2013
With the war crimes tribunal handing down further verdicts and hardliners proposing controversial Islamic laws, further unrest and violence is likely in Bangladesh.
Pakistan’s New Government: A Harbinger of Hope?
- Wednesday, 15 May 2013
While Pakistan’s economy and its relations with India and the US may improve under incoming Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, it remains unclear whether he will able to exert sufficient control over the military and extremist groups.
China’s Renewed Engagement With Nepal
- Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Chinese cultural and political engagement with Nepal has implications for the subcontinent’s on-going stability, especially in light of the recent border stand-off in Ladakh.
Decision Time for India Regarding a Security Alliance
- Wednesday, 15 May 2013
The on-going border spat with China will force India to determine whether it can stand up to an aggressive China by itself or if it needs to join a security alliance.
Kenya’s Continuing Ethnic Tension
- Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Kenya’s history of ethnic division and tension has all but disappeared. Though the 4 March elections proceeded peacefully, President Uruhu Kenyatta may be in the process of institutionalising ethnic violence.
Djibouti Looks to UK to Boost Investment
- Wednesday, 15 May 2013
Djibouti and the United Kingdom have begun to explore ways to deepen their relationship. While it is early days, the choice of the UK highlights the continuing pro-Western outlook as the strategically located country seeks to address significant social and economic challenges.
The US Alliance and Australian Policy Towards The Subcontinent
- Wednesday, 08 May 2013
As India-Australia bilateral relations warm, a more independent policy stance on Australia’s relations with the Subcontinent should be clarified. India must be convinced that Australia’s policies are not unduly impacted by fears of offending Pakistan, or falling out of step with the United States.
Election Result Fails to Quell Political Discord in Malaysia
- Wednesday, 08 May 2013
Traditional ethnic divisions are combining with newer ideological and geographical ones in the wake of Malaysia’s latest general election.
India-China Border Tension and Nuclear Posturing
- Wednesday, 08 May 2013
The recent standoff between India and China has wider implications than just a run-of-the-mill incident between the two countries.
Banning Musharraf Highlights Continuing Challenges in Pakistan
- Wednesday, 08 May 2013
The Peshawar High Court’s decision to bar Musharraf from contesting elections, represents attempts to bring others to account. Although the Court will face substantial challenges, this is a positive development ahead of Pakistan’s upcoming election.