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Expectations were high from the 18th SAARC Summit held in Kathmandu on November 26-27. However the Summit disappointed on the deliverables as tensions between India and Pakistan as well as Pakistan's domestic compulsions prevented the signing of two major agreements. The failure of this summit means that economic integration remains a distant dream
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Space exploration may take a hit as terrestrial politics plays spoilsport with the U.S. government spearheading a sanctions programme against Russia. With China pursuing an independent space programme of its own, Russia’s departure from the effort may mark the beginning of a divided space once again after the Cold War
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The shifting geopolitics in Asia presented an opportunity for China to rebalance its relations with India during the visit of President Xi Jinping to New Delhi in September. However, the meeting proved to be another missed opportunity for the two countries.
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A tragic ‘anniversary’ this week drew attention to what it would take to ensure that the current excitement about ‘make in India’ becomes a boon and not a curse
2014 was celebrated as the year of India-China friendship with many joint high level diplomatic, defence and cultural events to strengthen relations. The cities of New Delhi and Mumbai will see the debut of the Chinese Kunqu Opera to mark the close of the year
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The scope of Kissinger’s book is immense, but it is marred by his prejudices and his arrogant view of non-European cultures. The author’s main premise is that the world is in a state of disorder, but his prescriptions remain unclear
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Neelam Deo, Director, Gateway House, was quoted in an article by VICE News on the trafficking of heroine from Pakistan to India
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Karan Pradhan, Senior Researcher, Gateway House and Dev Lewis, Outreach Associate, Gateway House have written an article providing tips to increase connectivity between India and the SAARC countries. Guancha, a shanghai based publication, translated and published the article in mandarin.
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Neelam Deo, Director, Gateway House, has written an article on the 18th SAARC Summit, which took place in Nepal, Kathmandu, where she analyses the outcomes and failures of the summit. This article has been republished by the Economic Times
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Sameer Patil, Associate Fellow, National Security, Ethnic Conflict and Terrorism, Gateway House has written an article on whether or not the SAARC countries can come together to fight terrorism. This article has been republished by The South Asia Analysis
