The Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority  (FNTA) is an important step in India's demand redressal and grievance settlement system, in which demands are fulfilled without any harm caused to the national integrity. The FNTA is a carefully curated response to decades-long calls from Eastern Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) for more political recognition and developmental justice in eastern Nagaland. Illustration by The Geostrata It came about after  talks between  the Un

Geography is destiny. Nowhere is that true more than in the Brahmaputra basin, where China's position as an upper riparian state transformed this shared river into an instrument of silent coercion. Illustration by The Geostrata The Yarlung Tsangpo as it is called in Tibet before it flows down into Arunachal Pradesh as the Siang and spreads into Assam as the mighty Brahmaputra is not just a watercourse but a lifeline for many as it sustains agriculture, drinking water and ecol

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

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