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    Nationalism in Pakistan: dimensions of failure

    Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2011
    Pakistan has for long been grappling with several fundamental problems without any visible signs of overcoming them. Its economic, social and political indicators are amongst the lowest in the world. In its conflicts
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    Japan and ASEAN: changing security dynamics

    Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2011
    Southeast Asia has been one of the key components of Japan's foreign policy in the post-Cold War period. It is one region where Japan's diplomacy has accomplished considerable success in coming to terms with the challenges posed by the legacies of the Second World War.
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    Debate on sace code of conduct: an Indian perspective

    Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2011
    As the debate for a Space Code of Conduct gains momentum, there is a need to frame a code that is acceptable to all space-faring nations. This Paper assesses the concerns of Asian countries, especially India, on the code proposed by the European Union.
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    The creation of South Sudan: prospects and challenges

    Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2011
    On July 9, 2011, South Sudan achieved independence by separating from the northern state of Sudan to become the youngest nation in the world. The redoubtable challenge it faces is the continuance of the violent conflicts, mainly in the north, that is frustrating any attempt to bring about peace so
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    The search for a model land legislation: the new land bill and its challenges

    Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2011
    The draft Indian Land Acquisition and Rehabilitation and Resettlement Bill, which was introduced in the Lok Sabha on September 7, 2011 is one of the most important legislations waiting for Parliamentary approval. In its present form, the bill is a major improvement over the archaic 1894 land law that has contributed to the impasse over land acquisitions across the country.
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    The economics of peace: a Nepalese perspective

    Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2011
    Understanding the importance of peace has been accorded high priority in many religions, such as Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. In recent years, many economists have realized the monetary value of peace. Peace is a pre-requisite for the development of infrastructural facilities like education, health, roads, irrigation, power and communications.
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    South Africa, the Indian Ocean and the IBSA-BRICS equation: reflections on geopolitical and strategic dimension

    Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2013
    South Africa's entry into the Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS) forum in 2011 alongside its membership in the trilateral forum of India-Brazil-South Africa (IBSA) raises a number of issues in the nature of trends analysis. These have to do with the relationships among the
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    Why the African Peer Review Mechanism must remain voluntary

    South African Institute of International Affairs, 2015
    Membership of the African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM), which stands at 35 of the 54 states of the AU, is based on voluntary accession. Speculation about making participation mandatory has long existed but is a mistake.
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    India's security interests and the Arms Trade Treaty

    Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2013
    The international arms trade has thus far thrived without globally accepted rules or regulations. The lack of a regulated framework has contributed to the survival and steady growth of the arms industry, which is now witnessing the entry of new players. After years of discussions, this situation could soon change. The conclusion of international
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    China-Japan-Korea: Tangled relationships

    Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2013
    Territorial disputes between China and Japan over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands in the East China Sea and between Japan and South Korea over the Takeshima/Dokdo islands in the Sea of Japan have, particularly in the second half of 2012, given rise to concerns about peace and security in North East Asia. Because China, Japan and South Korea

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