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Bangladesh
Fall of Hasina and Political Transition in Bangladesh: What has Happened and Why?


Ankita Sanyal

This Issue Brief seeks to analyse the events leading to the ouster of Hasina from power, identify the issues that brought about her fall, and the stakes for India in the evolving situation on Bangladesh.

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Understanding the State of Gender (Dis) Parity in Pakistan


Sneha M

Gender inequality is a reality in many developing countries, more so than it is usually acknowledged by various observers and scholars. This is despite the fact that ‘gender parity’ is the cornerstone of true progress and development of any nation. ‘Gender Parity’ aims to achieve equal representation of genders across all levels in a given area.

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Emerging Challenges from the Civil War in Myanmar and India’s Balancing Act


Kirti Advani

The article identifies the challenges to India emerging from the evolving political and internal security situation in Myanmar and delves into the history of India-Myanmar bilateral ties to explain and analyse the diplomatic balancing strategy India has adopted over the years to maintain its relationship with the powerful Junta while maintaining its moral support for forces fighting for restoration......

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Pakistan’s UPR National Report: Hides more Than it Reveals


Zaheena Naqvi

Months after its Universal Periodic Review (UPR) report on the human rights condition in the country was approved by the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) during its 53rd Session on 30 October 2023, Pakistan continues to violate most of the agreed recommendations to alleviate the concerns of all the stakeholders and improve the rights situation in the country.