International Politics
INTRODUCATION
International Politics
After the end of the cold war, foreign and security policies have been subject to rapid change. This development has been further accelerated after September 11. The debates surrounding the war on Iraq have brought to the surface tensions between the USA and Europe – as well as within Europe itself. The implications of American unilateralism are still unfolding. Afghanistan, which was at the heart of assault post September 11, still faces political instability.

Nonetheless, with Afghanistan having recently joined the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC), a new opportunity has arisen for regional cooperation. It is increasingly being realized that the involvement and support of neighbors is essential to ending conflict, stabilization and reconstruction in that country. However, persistent antagonism between India and Pakistan has raised Pakistani fears of strategic competition in Afghanistan. As a result, the Indo-Pakistan peace process; peacebuilding in Afghanistan; and American, European and NATO involvement in Afghanistan and Pakistan have all become interlinked. Increasingly, questions of foreign, security, and developmental policy have become intertwined.

Given this background, the Foundation underscores that traditional security policies such as deterrence and containment have been replaced by risk prevention, crisis intervention, and preemptive policy measures.
Foreign Affairs and Security
Article
July 5, 2010 - President Obama’s dismissal of General McChrystal has laid to rest doubts on the continuity of US strategy, but victory still seems a distant prospect. Shanthie Mariet D'Souza more»
Pakistan's Energy Future: What Role for Chinese Nuclear Reactors?June 29, 2010 - Pakistan is looking to solve its energy supply crisis by importing nuclear reactors from China. However, the Nuclear Suppliers Group, of which China is a member, forbids transfer of any kind of nuclear technology to non-signatories of the nuclear non-proliferation treaty like Pakistan. By Pervez Hoodbhoy more»
Article
Reinventing PakistanMarch 25, 2010 - The article clearly explains the present scenario of  Pakistan holistically. Pakistan have to look into itself for the solution of the problems rather than expecting from United States or India or any other country.Homoginization is not the criterion for development. The respect for diversity and economic, political and social justice should be the priority for development rather than theocracy. By Pervez Hoodbhoy more»
THE FLIGHT TO NOWHERE
Pakistan’s Nuclear TrajectoryThis unpublished piece is an excerpt of the forthcoming book of Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung ( Nov 09) in the Publication series on Promoting Democracy under Conditions of State Fragility. By Dr. Pervez Hoodbhoy more»
South Asia’s Nuclear RejectionismAlthough they may not be racing each other, India and Pakistan are in a full-fledged nuclear arms race. Today, they are the world’s only countries that are openly increasing their fissile material stocks. By Pervez Hoodbhoy more»
The Impact of the Indo-U.S. Nuclear Deal on the NPT and the Global Climate RegimeThe climate and the non-proliferation regimes are crucial to protect our world from the two potential crises of catastrophic climate change and nuclear war. Promoting nuclear power will weaken these regimes, make nuclear war more likely, and is unlikely to protect us from climate change. It is time to move away from nuclear power towards more sustainable ways of generating electricity By M. V. Ramana more»
Regional Cooperation
Report
June 14, 2010 - The instability in the South Asia revolves around the nature of relationship between Afghanistan-India-Pakistan Triangle. Bilateral efforts some times ignore the wholistic view of conflicts. This trialogue provides a platform to policy makers, analysts and Track II representatives involving civil societies to discuss all issues comprehensively. more»
Conference
An Assembly Towards a Union of South Asian Peoples. – Geopolitically South Asia has never been a coherent region. South Asia is suffering from numerous conflicts leading to political and economic instability. The regional organisations like SAARC have failed to meet people's expectation. This conference identified relevant issues and suggested future course of action and made a pledge to enhance regional cooperation not only in economic matters but also towards building a unique South Asian Identity above national considerations. more»
Interview
The Future of Afghanistan: A Perspective from IndiaAn interview with Shanthie Mariet D’Souza (Associate Fellow at IDSA, Visiting Research Fellow at the Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS),National University of Singapore (NUS). more»
CONFERENCE
India - Pakistan Conference: A Road Map towards PeaceIndia and Pakistan constitute a volatile region of Asia. Distrust, suspicion and hostility has flared into wars and conflict on occasion, and kept relations between the two countries simmering even in the best of times.  Ten organisations are part of this initiative: ANHAD, Centre for Policy Analysis, COVA, Focus on the Global South, India; Heinrich Böll Stiftung, Hind-Pak Dosti Manch, Peace Mumbai, SAHR, SANGAT, and SAPA. more»
Global Governance
Speech
"Today international migration in connection with the issues of regional conflicts, humanitarian plights, and the integration of minorities is one of the most prominent challenges of many nations. The main goal of this project is to launch new policy recommendations for a better balance in the migration politics of the European Union. By Ralf Fücks more»
Publication
Questioning Globalization – Originating from the association with the Heinrich Böll Foundation Asia-Europe Dialogue project Kavaljit Singh's Questioning Globalisation is a critical analysis of the motivations and ulterior goals which accept certain global developments in the name of an essential reactionary agenda responding to the forces of globalisation.With the help of case studies, statistical data and cogent analysis, the book debunks several myths associated with the globalization process. Kavaljit is Founder-Director of the Delhi-based Public Interest Research Centre. more»
German Politics
February 2, 2010 - The disturbing rise of right-wing votes in several states during the recent European elections asks for a revision of the concepts of integration, diversity and multi-culturalism. Michal Bodemann is advocating a new approach to maintain immigrants' distinct cultures, while at the same time open new gateways to institutional structures. By Y. Michal Bodemann more»