Imp Papers

by Rana Banerji, Senior Fellow, DPG

1) Pakistan: Recent Political Developments (September 2015)

Rana Banerji analyzes the latest changes to Pakistan’s political scene and considers developments in its judiciary and the latest military promotions. 

The publication can be accessed here.

2) Issue Brief by Ambassador Jayant Prasad, Advisor, Foreign Policy Program and Sabika Zehra, Research Associate, DPG

Connectivity in South Asia: Transforming the Cooperation Discourse (September 2015)

Connectivity and infrastructure lie at the very core of regional cooperation and integration, their key enablers. This paper first assesses the state of South Asian economies, comparing relevant indices concerning trade and transportation relative to Southeast Asia, and the lacunae in their mutual connectivity, and suggests possible remedial action.

The publication can be accessed here.

DPG is also pleased to present two Issue Briefs on China's One Road, One Belt initiative:

3) Issue Brief by Ambassador Jayant Prasad, Advisor, Foreign Policy Program, DPG

One Belt and Many Roads: China’s Initiative and India’s Response (September 2015)

Analyzing China's One Belt One Road initiative, Ambassador Prasad explores whether there is a consonance between the respective visions of China and India about the future geo-economic and geo-strategic configuration of Asia, and whether the two countries can work together on this initiative. 

The publication can be accessed here.

4) Issue Brief by Ravni Thakur, Senior Fellow, DPG

One Belt, One Road: China’s New Strategic and Trade Policy (September 2015)

Surveying Chinese views, Ravni Thakur considers the goals and implications of China's One Belt, One Road initiative and takes a look at India's policy options in response to the changing geopolitical realities. 

The publication can be accessed here.