Migration and asylum have significantly influenced India's history, shaping its demographic and socio-political landscape. India’s approach, as a nation that has witnessed some of the largest migrations in history, has been shaped by a complex interaction of historical legacies, security imperatives, and humanitarian commitments. Illustration by The Geostrata India has traditionally adopted a pragmatic approach, providing refuge to persecuted groups like Tibetans and Sri Lank

India has a unique neighbourhood, with terrorism spilling over borders, political unrest shaking its periphery, and instability brewing...

The bilateral relationship between India and Bangladesh goes back to the geographical and historical roots. Such relations are supposed...

Climate change is reshaping lives across South Asia, and women are bearing the brunt of its harshest impacts. From rising sea levels in Bangladesh to forced migration and trafficking in West Bengal, this article uncovers how climate disasters deepen gender inequalities. With case studies and policy insights, it calls for gender-responsive climate strategies and greater female participation in environmental decision-making.

The history of insurgency in India's Northeast was not only mired in its history and culture of vivid tribes but also had political...

On March 24, 2020, India closed its borders, and imposed a nationwide lockdown in the country, believing that restricting human contact...

Bangladesh’s Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus’ recent visit to China and public statements reflect Bangladesh's strategic positioning in...

In the face of incessant and awful internal political and social instability, Bangladesh has brought about challenges that India has...

Benedict Anderson in his renowned work “Imagined Communities” explains that national identity is essentially an imagination of a...

“You can change friends, but you can’t change neighbours” - former PM Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee  The Indian subcontinent is strategically...

The border region along the frontier between Myanmar and Bangladesh has been the focus of conflict from 2021 till date. The ethnic...

The year 2024 witnessed elections across the globe with nearly half of the world’s population  voting. However, this year observed...

Political upheaval after Sheikh Hasina's resignation has brought about a series of changes in the governance of Bangladesh and the...

Social media has been catalytically taking centre stage in political movements within the contemporary information society. Considering...

Student revolutions, characterised by large-scale protests and activism led by young people in educational settings, have been a...

Former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina’s departure from Bangladesh is the latest demonstration of political unrest in India’s neighbourhood....

In a shocking turn of events on August 4, 2024, Prime Minister  Sheikh Hasina   resigned from her position and left Bangladesh amid...

Sheikh Hasina won the recently held general elections in Bangladesh. The verdict was released on January 5, 2024. Officials had announced...

In the last few years, the world has witnessed some events that ultimately resulted in hampering democracy. According to Freedom House, a...

Highlighting the significance of shared water resources in South Asia and the need for hydro diplomacy as a tool for resolving conflicts.