Namrata Goswami

The NSCN (IM) leadership's acceptance of Indian passports reflects a significant shift from its earlier political posture of an independent sovereign Naga homeland.

• Published: February 02, 2011
• IDSA Comments

It is vital that the framework of the talks be informed by the element of inclusiveness based on a ‘problem solving’ approach.

• Published: January 10, 2011
• IDSA Comments

Al Qaeda and the Taliban seem to be seeking to force Berlin to withdraw troops from Afghanistan by plotting terror attacks in Germany.

• Published: December 03, 2010
• IDSA Comments

The time has come for citizens of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland to stand up against the negative culture of ‘bandhs’ issued by armed groups who invariably represent only themselves, and hold their state governments accountable for poor governance.

• Published: November 25, 2010
• IDSA Comments

The paper provides three plausible explanations for the increase in China’s aggressive postures in India’s eastern sector and a few policy recommendations are offered for consideration.

• Published: October 25, 2010
• Issue Brief

• Published: September 2010
• Strategic Analysis

Only social cohesion and determination by local communities to bring about peace can realistically tide over vested political interests and narrow destructive narratives that seem to be informing the present crisis between Manipur and Nagaland.

• Published: June 10, 2010
• IDSA Comments

Nagas and Meiteis need to practice reciprocal restraint, generate new inclusive political narratives that focus on common values and ties, and establish a reconciliation forum to promote harmony.

• Published: May 11, 2010
• IDSA Comments

The North East of India has been plagued by insurgencies since independence in 1947. Most violent amongst the armed movements had been the Naga National Council in the 1950s and today the NSCN (IM).

• Published: April 05, 2010
• Issue Brief

The issue of Bangladeshi illegal migration has troubled the state of Assam for decades now. Assamese political and social discourses fear that this unchecked migration from across the border will subvert their way of life and change the demographic profile of the state in the near future.

• Published: January 14, 2010
• Issue Brief