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Sri Lanka
Political Change in Sri Lanka: A Strategic Overview from India


Imran Khurshid

India’s engagement with Sri Lanka’s newly elected government, led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, underlines the country’s strategic priority within the framework of its Neighborhood First strategy and Vision SAGAR.

Bangladesh
From Secular Promises to Islamist Alignments: Evolution of the Political Landscape in Bangladesh


Mohammad Taha Ali

Following the dramatic toppling of Sheikh Hasina's government of over 15 years on 5 August, the world watched with concern as violence escalated, particularly targeting Bangladesh's Hindu minority.

Modi
Beyond Ideology: Narendra Modi’s Pragmatic Foreign Policy Approach


Imran Khurshid

Narendra Modi’s approach to foreign policy is often (mis)characterized as being driven by certain right-wing ideology, citing his association with the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), perceived to be firm about its own ideological commitments.

Terrorism
Emergence of Terrorism in Central Asia: Roots, Drivers, and Implications


Imran Khurshid

Central Asia, which includes Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan, has always been regarded as a stable and safe region, but the recent incidents of terrorism, linked to this region and perpetuated by ISIS-Khorasan (IS-KP), have caused significant concern both regionally and globally.