CSA Publications

by V.Suryanarayan

Published by Lancer Publishers and Distributors

ISBN.NO: 81-7062-242-5

Historically, there have been close cultural, economic, linguistic and ethnic linkages between Peninsular India and Sri Lanka. The rich fishing waters of Palk Bay region became a bone of contention over the years. This has largely affected the livelihood of fishermen community in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Both India and Sri Lanka need to address the issue, to promote and protect the interests of both Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen in sharing the maritime resources, in order to ensure peace and development in the region.

With this in view, the Centre for Security Analysis, as part of its activities, commissioned a Project to study the issues involved in depth. This book is the result of such an initiative.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Palk Strait : A Bridge, Not a Barrier

India, Sri Lanka and Fishing in the Palk Bay

Kachchativu Dispute

1974 and 1976 Agreements : A Critique

Palk Bay Becomes a Conflict Zone

Towards a Solution

Edited by V.R. Raghavan and Karl Fischer

Published by Tata McGraw-Hill

ISBN.NO: 0-07-059965-3

Historically there have been close cultural, economic and ethnic linkages between peninsular India, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. Considerable quantum of maritime trade takes place through this region. The countries in this region have shared values, common problems and hence there is a need for closer association, greater interaction, better understanding and mutual cooperation to ensure peace and development.

With this in view the Centre for Security Analysis and Hanns Seidel Foundation planned to organize annual seminars on issues of common interest to India and Southeast Asia. This book is the outcome of the first such seminar held on 25-26 Nov 2004 in Chennai on the Security Dimensions of the region

Table of Contents

Introduction
V.R Raghavan

Special Remarks
Rainer Gepperth

PART I - Security Dimensions and Concerns

Indian Perspectives on Security Dimensions of India and Southeast Asia
Man Mohini Kaul

India and ASEAN: Strategic Implications
C. Arasakumar

PART II - Maritime Threats and Security Issues

The Rise and Fall of Islamic Militancy in Indonesia.
Irman Gurmilang Lanti

Peninsular India, East Asia, Southeast Asia, -Security Dimensions
R.S. Vasan

PART III - Regional Co-operation

Approaches for the Resolution of Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka: 1994-2004
Gamini Samaranayake

Co-operative Security Measures: India and Southeast Asia
Daljit Singh

PART IV - Economic Issues and Security

India and East Asia -Regional Linkages
Eric Gonsalves

Impact of Globalization and Economic Security
I.P.Khosla