2016 in Review
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2016 in Review: Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, though a small island state, lies at the tip of the South Asian subcontinent and at the center of the Indian Ocean. In a vastly interconnected world, the sweeping effects of globalization; China’s economic downturn; growing discontent and…
2016 In Review: India
For India, 2016 was a year when several trend-changing events took place, both domestically and internationally. The Modi-led government has had its hands full with terrorism on the security front, with attacks infusing a change in policy towards Pakistan, while…
2016 in Review: Nepal
Continued troubled relations with India played a shaping role in the foreign and domestic affairs of 2016 for Nepal. This article reviews the major hurdles in the relationship over the last year and charts a route forward for getting Nepal-India…
2016 in Review: Afghanistan
Mullah Omar’s death and Mullah Mansoor’s rise as an Emir of an Islamic militia prompted expectations of the Taliban being forced back to the negotiation table. A political settlement was longed for after Pakistan showed signs of pressuring the Taliban.…
2016 in Review: Pakistan
Over the course of 2016, Pakistan has achieved a certain degree of political stability. Political processes coped with multiple pressures and crises during the year. Democratic continuity means civilian governance is making incremental progress. Growth in civilian leadership is evident…