Examine the underlying structural and socio-political causes of insurgency and terrorism in two major conflict-affected regions of India. In this context, evaluate the effectiveness of state-led counterterrorism strategies in addressing these challenges and restoring stability.

Insurgency and Terrorism in India’s Conflict-Affected Regions: Structural Causes and Foreign Policy Implications of State Responses Introduction While insurgency and terrorism are primarily understood within the realm of internal security and domestic politics, their spillover effects on India’s foreign policy, regional diplomacy, and strategic posture are considerable. In this context, two enduring conflict zones—Jammu and … Continue reading Examine the underlying structural and socio-political causes of insurgency and terrorism in two major conflict-affected regions of India. In this context, evaluate the effectiveness of state-led counterterrorism strategies in addressing these challenges and restoring stability.

To what extent can enhanced diplomatic and security cooperation between India and its neighbouring countries contribute to the resolution of ethnic conflicts and insurgencies in North-East India? Illustrate with relevant regional case studies.

Resolving Ethnic Conflicts and Insurgencies in North-East India through Enhanced Regional Cooperation: Scope, Constraints, and Case Studies Introduction India’s North-East, a strategically significant and ethnically diverse region sharing borders with China, Myanmar, Bhutan, Nepal, and Bangladesh, has long been a theatre of ethnic conflict, armed insurgency, cross-border militancy, and identity-based mobilization. Since independence, the region … Continue reading To what extent can enhanced diplomatic and security cooperation between India and its neighbouring countries contribute to the resolution of ethnic conflicts and insurgencies in North-East India? Illustrate with relevant regional case studies.

Relative Deprivation and Ethnic Conflict: A Critical Analysis with Case Studies Abstract The concept of relative deprivation has become a significant analytical lens in explaining the origins and escalation of ethnic conflict. Unlike absolute deprivation, which focuses on objective indicators of poverty or exclusion, relative deprivation centers on the perceived disparity between expectations and actual … Continue reading To what extent does relative deprivation contribute to the emergence and escalation of ethnic conflict? Support your answer with case studies.