COMMENTARIES
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Bangladesh – Current Developments
· 11 Dec, 2003 · #1240 · Commentary
Chair:
Maj Gen Dipankar Banerjee
Speaker:
Prof. Imtiaz Ahmed
Dhaka
University...
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Constitution making in Afghanistan: Hurdles galore
· 10 Dec, 2003 · #1239 · Commentary
The Constitution making process in Afghanistan has entered a decisive phase since the unveiling of the draft document on 3 November 2003 and as the Loya Jirga (Grand Assembly) prepares itself for the final deliberations on the document on 10 Dec...
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A Colossal Waste
· 08 Dec, 2003 · #1238 · Commentary
Even as the crude petroleum import bill for India increased by 74 per cent
between 1997-98 and 2001-02, from Rs 15,872 crores to Rs 60,397 crores, 70 coal
mines in Jharia, Jharkhand keep burning. While this fire has already consumed 42
mil...
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Pakistan Bangladesh Free Trade Agreement
Anand Kumar · 08 Dec, 2003 · #1237 · Commentary
Trade liberalization seems to be the buzzword in the subcontinent right now. Latest in the series of talks for bilateral free trade agreements has been the one between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Dhaka (November 16-17). Pakistan’s delegatio...
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Normalising Indo-Pak Relations (Survey of Urdu Media, 01- 15 November 2003)
Amin Masoodi · 08 Dec, 2003 · #1236 · Commentary
Indo-Pak dialogue
In its editorial Daily Aftab commented on the possibility of Indo-Pak dialogue. "Pakistan has agreed to few peace-proposals and has asked India to accept the conditions stated by it (Pakistan) in order to obtain same ...
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The Great Indian Nuclear Dream: Is a Thorium-Based Nuclear Programme Sustainable?
· 08 Dec, 2003 · #1235 · Commentary
The director of Bhaba Atomic Research Centre (BARC) Professor B Bhattacharjee’s vision of establishing small nuclear reactors in the remote areas smacks of immaturity in understanding India&Ati...
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Prabhakaran’s Hero’s Day Speech – A Critique
N Manoharan · 08 Dec, 2003 · #1234 · Commentary
The much awaited annual “Hero’s Day” speech of the LTTE chief Prabhakaran was delivered on 27 November 2003. The speech forms a significant document in outlining the Tigers’ views on important issues. This year’s do...
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Sino-Indian Naval Exercises: Chinese Perceptions
Jabin T Jacob · 06 Dec, 2003 · #1233 · Commentary
The recently concluded naval exercises between India and China were the first of their kind between the two neighbours. What is all the more remarkable is how quickly both countries have moved beyond the unpleasantness that followed India?s nucl...
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Vajpayee’s Syria Visit: Of Stronger Ties and Missed Opportunities
Jabin T Jacob · 06 Dec, 2003 · #1232 · Commentary
The visit to Syria by Prime Minister Vajpayee was the first by an Indian Prime Minister since 1988 and the first major interaction between the two countries after Bashar al-Assad became Syrian President three years ago. The warmth extended to Va...
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Terrorist Attack on Turkey: Is Islamic Democracy under threat?
Niraj Kumar · 06 Dec, 2003 · #1231 · Commentary
A series of suicide bomb attacks in Istanbul has brought Turkey on the map of international terrorism. On November 15, two synagogues, Neve Shalom and Israel, were attacked by car bombs that killed 20 people and injured more than 250. Five...
