The Northeast Complexities and its Determinants

Publishers: IDSA and Shipra

ISBN: 81-7541-187-2

Rs 350

US $ 35

About the Book

Even after fifty years, India’s Northeast continues to draw national attention for all the many reasons. The intensification of ethnic differences poses significant security challenges for India. Taking a holistic approach, the book examines the roots of the turmoil in the region, the inadequate economic development as a contri- buting factor as well as the regional implications of the protracted violence and instability.

The book also highlights the role of external forces in accentuating the situation and the linkages that some of the militant groups in this region have managed to forge and thrive on. The book may be found useful for policy makers and scholars interested in this region of northeast region of India.

About the Author

Sreeradha Datta is Associate Fellow at Indian Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi. During the past few years, she has been studying, specialising and commenting on the turmoil in India’s Northeastern states. Gradually, she has expanded her focus and has been analysing the domestic political dynamics in Bangladesh

Contents

Preface
Introduction
Ethnic Dimensions of Northeast Turmoil
Economic Problems
Concessions and Aid
The Regional Environment and External Linkages
External Intelligence Agencies and Northeast
National Response
Tables
Some Basic data of North-east
Nexus
Number of Investment intentions for Northeast and some other state of India Bibliography
Select Bibliography
Index