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Myanmar's Civil War: A Turning Point, or a Descent into Chaos?
Dr Cchavi Vasisht

Myanmar's civil war has taken a major turn. The rebels have scored big wins, pushing the military out of many border regions. The conflict has become increasingly militarised, with a rise in violence from both sides. The military's control is weakeni

October 09, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, ASEAN, Myanmar military, Myanmar Civil War, Conflict in Myanmar
Can ASEAN Achieve Peace in Myanmar? - A Review of the Five Point Consensus
Dr Cchavi Vasisht

Myanmar military on 01 February 2021 overthrew the democratically elected government and announced a state of emergency in the country. ASEAN as a regional organisation soon responded to the crisis that surfaced in 2021. On 24 April 2021, ASEAN leade

May 14, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, ASEAN, Myanmar, Crisis, FPC
Three Years of Military Rule in Myanmar: Looking Back at 2023 and Navigating the Uncertainties of 2024
Dr Cchavi Vasisht

Myanmar's current state is marked by intense complexity and instability, with continued conflicts, widespread displacement, economic difficulties, and humanitarian issues. Since Operation 1027, the military government has been confronted with resista

January 29, 2024 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, US, ASEAN, sanctions, United Nations, Military Coup, NUG, PDFs, Elections Airstrikes, Military Rule in Myanmar
Nepal’s Approach to China’s BRI
Dr Cchavi Vasisht

Nepal is strategically located in the middle of two giants, India and China. Being Nepal’s northern neighbour, China has been keen on increasing its investments in Nepal. The interests are not just economic, but rather strategic. China seeks to inc

November 23, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies, Nepal, Commentary, BRI, China-Nepal, BRI Forum
Women’s Entrepreneurship: A Catalyst for Development in India and G20
Dr Cchavi Vasisht

During India's G20 Presidency, there was a focus on women empowerment through women-led development. At the G20 Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment in August 2023, Prime Minister Narendra Modi stated three core focus areas of India’s G2

November 02, 2023 Governance and Political Studies, G20, MSME, Positive Bharat, Women Entrepreneurship, SDG 5
Indonesia’s Presidency of ASEAN: Approach to Crisis in Myanmar
Dr Cchavi Vasisht

Indonesia is holding the presidency of ASEAN for 2023 during which Indonesia has hosted a series of meetings in July and September. Through various statements, ASEAN has emphasised on the common and shared goals and ASEAN’s role as an epicenter of

October 20, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, ASEAN, United Nations, Military Coup, NUG, FPC
Assessing Internal and External Factors Leading to Instability in Manipur
Dr Cchavi Vasisht

The violence and instability in Manipur started on 03 May, though the seeds of the same have been there for years. The figures may vary, but the latest reports by IGP Muivah states that around 175 people have died and 1100 injured in the past four mo

October 03, 2023 National Security and Strategic Studies, Governance and Political Studies, Article, Military Coup, Drugs, Manipur Violence, Scheduled Tribes, Kukis and Meities
Fighting Malnutrition by Revolutionising Ragi Cultivation in Jharkhand
Dr Cchavi Vasisht

Millets were one of the first crops to be cultivated in India. Research indicates that millets were eaten during the Indus-Sarasvati culture (3,300 to 1300 BCE). Half of the people in Asia and Africa even now rely on millets as their main source of c

August 22, 2023 Governance and Political Studies, Jharkhand, Civil Services, Positive Bharat, Millets, Nutri-cereals, Malnutrition
Looking Back at Military Rule in Myanmar in 2022: Way Forward for 2023
Dr Cchavi Vasisht

The year 2022 witnessed the second year of military rule and the compounding economic, social and political crisis of 2021. As compared to 2021, the resistance took more violent forms and spread mostly to the North and Western parts of the country. W

January 18, 2023 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, ASEAN, sanctions, Humanitarian Crisis, Canada, India in Myanmar, Military Coup, NUG, Chinain Myanmar, WhatshappeninginMyanmar, PDFs, Russia-Myanmar, IFC, Elections 2023, US BURMA Act, Death Penalty, Economic and Social Crisis
A Possibility of Fractured Democracy in Myanmar - 2023
Dr Cchavi Vasisht

The Myanmar military has started its preparations for conducting the next general election in 2023. A pertinent question for the current political crisis is what will be the future of Myanmar’s political system in 2023 and thereafter? Since the mil

December 16, 2022 Neighbourhood Studies, Myanmar, Article, India, China, Russia, ASEAN, UN, EAOs, Military Coup, NUG, Fractured Democracy, Balkanisation
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