CSA Publications

Edited by Sanjoy Hazarika and V R Raghavan
Published by Vij Books India Pvt Ltd
ISBN 13: 978-93-81411-12-4

The instability in Northeast India is characterized by two distinct factors – ethnic clashes among the indigenous groups and political movement against the Union Government. The conflicting dynamics in the Northeast ranges from insurgency for secession to insurgency for autonomy, from terrorism to ethnic clashes, to problems of continuous inflow of migrants and the fight over resources. Moreover, vested interests and inter tribal and inter factional rivalry have led militant groups to continually clash among themselves, plunging the region in a vicious cycle of militancy, social violence and lack of economic growth. These armed conflicts have given impetus to small arms proliferation, narcotics trade and a parallel economy. The democratic deficits and how the Central Government and the states have addressed these concerns are of interest.

The location of the region, politically and geographically, has a fundamental bearing on it and its people who aspire for different goals and how they try to reach these goals. The region shares borders with four countries: Myanmar, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Tibet/China and is connected to the Indian mainland by a narrow stretch of land. This adds to the trans – border ramifications to the conflicts.

To address these issues CSA with the help of Centre for Northeast Studies and Policy Research, Guwahati engaged a few experts who have contributed papers which were presented at the Seminar in New Delhi in July 2010 and the same stand published through this book.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgement

Foreword

1. Introduction

Sanjoy Hazarika

2. Impact of conflicts in the Northeast– With Special Reference to Manipur
N Mohendro Singh

3. ULFA Indo-Bangladesh Relations and Beyond
Samir Kumar Das

4. Migration mantra and the Bangladesh –Northeast Conundrum
Sanjib Kakoty

5. Nongpok Thong Hangba – Towards Cultural Collectives: Manipur and South East Asia
N Vijayalakshmi Brara

6. Internal Strife and External Impacts: The Issues of Nagaland and the Nagas
Udayon Misra

7. Ramifications of Conflicts in Tripura and Mizoram
Jayanta Bhattacharaya

Appendix

The Insurgent Northeast

E n Rammohan

Contributors

Edited by
V R Raghavan
Published by Vij Books India Pvt Ltd
ISBN 13: 987-93-80177-96-0

Sri Lanka militarily defeated LTTE after two and a half decades long drawn out war which killed over 70,000 persons and left many more homeless. Though the war is over, the conflict will be far from being resolved unless its underlying political and constitutional complexities are addressed. Enormous mistrust has deepened between political, religious and ethnic groups. The implications of the perception of injustice to the Tamil minority have complicated the political situation in neighboring India and have led to anguish in many countries where Tamil Diaspora is concentrated. The indications are that the Sri Lankan Government is addressing these issues to resolve the conflict and ensure equity and justice to all its citizens. The conflict contains elements of economic, ethnic, political and use of state power. India’s involvement in this conflict included military, economic and political initiatives. These factors offer a valuable case study with relevance to South Asian region.

This volume comprises of seven research papers presented at the seminar held in Colombo in October 2010 in collaboration with Regional Centre for Strategic Studies Colombo.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Foreword

1. Introduction

2. Internal Conflict in Sri Lanka: Managing the Consequences
G.L.Peiris

INTERNAL CONSEQUENCES

3. Ethno Political Conflict and the Civil War: Domestic and
International Impact
S.I. Keethaponcalan

4. Pursuit of Sustainable Peace and the Military Defeat of LTTE: Insights into Post War Scenarios
Gamini Keerawella

5. Economic Dimensions of the Conflict
Deshal de Mel

6. The Plight of Fishermen of Sri Lanka and India: The Legacy of the Civil War
V. Vivekanandan

EXTERNAL CONSEQUENCES

7. Impact of the Conflict on Tamil Nadu
A.X. Alexander

8. Long Distance Reactions to the Conflict and their Ramifications
Laksiri Fernando

9. Sri Lanka: Trans-border Consequences of an Internal Conflict
N. Sathiya Moorthy

Contributors