COMMENTARIES
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Moscow Hostage Crisis: Lessons for India
KM Pari Valen · 17 Nov, 2002 · #913 · Commentary
The recent hostage drama at the Moscow theatre and the manner in which the Russian establishment handled the crisis is very pertinent to countries facing the menace of terrorism. The stand taken by Russian President, Vladimir Putin, ...
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Russian Roulette in the Theatre of Terror
Animesh Roul · 17 Nov, 2002 · #912 · Commentary
"We proved that it is impossible to force Russia to its knees. We are not able to save everyone. Forgive us.” These emphatic lines were delivered by Russian President, Vladimir Putin, in a televised message while defending...
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Brus of Mizoram: Destiny’s Children
Bibhu Prasad Routray · 17 Nov, 2002 · #911 · Commentary
The deadlock in the negotiations between the Bru National Liberation Front (BNLF) and the Mizoram government on 17 October 2002, after the seventh round of talks, was not unexpected. Since the talks began in 1998, the BNLF was forced...
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The post-election scenario in Pakistan and its implications for India and the United States
· 17 Nov, 2002 · #910 · Commentary
Panelists
Prof. Kalim Bahdur
Lt. Gen. A.M. Vohra
Mr. Salman Haider
Prof. Kalim Bahadur: Internal Dynamics
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Sri Lankan Peace Talks – IV: An Overview of the Second Round
N Manoharan · 17 Nov, 2002 · #909 · Commentary
Venue: Rose Garden resort in Nakorn Pathom, Thailand.
Date: 31 October – 3 November 2002.
Negotiating Teams
Government of Sri Lanka â&acir...
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The Political Ascendancy of Islamic Parties: Implications for Pakistan
P G Rajamohan · 17 Nov, 2002 · #908 · Commentary
The October 2002 elections in Pakistan has produced a ‘hung’ parliament with three major parties/alliances- PML (Q), PPPP and MMA- winning 77, 62 and 50 seats respectively. An important outcome has been the emergenc...
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Bad Governance and Education in Bihar
Garima Singh · 17 Nov, 2002 · #907 · Commentary
Bad governance and inadequate education have a symbiotic relationship, one leading to the other. Generally bad governance is linked only to the state, absolving of civil society the responsibility. In Bihar, both the state and civil ...
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Before and After: International Media Perception of Pakistan’s Elections
· 17 Nov, 2002 · #906 · Commentary
Apprehension, concern and trepidation are some of the words used to comment on the elections in Pakistan – before they took place and after the results were announced. The unease continues, as observed in this analysis of...
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Waters of Discord: The Cauvery Dispute
R Radhakrishnan · 31 Oct, 2002 · #905 · Commentary
Water wars have come to stay in Indian politics with state governments privileging regional chauvinism over national interest. The recalcitrant attitude displayed by the Karnataka Chief Minister SM Krishna, by defying the Supreme Courts orders t...
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Bali Bombings: An Indication of the Things to Come
Aisha Sultanat · 31 Oct, 2002 · #904 · Commentary
The 12 October 2002 bomb blasts in Bali have given a new twist to the ongoing War on Terrorism. In what is probably the worst terrorist attack in the region, the attack claimed more than 183 lives, mostly foreign tourists. The bombin...
