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Friday 28 November 2014

“18th SAARC: Regional Diplomacy Primer For Modi Government – Analysis” plus 16 more : Eurasia Review

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 03:54 PM PST
By Rahul Bhonsle Regional diplomacy has been the test of every government in New Delhi. It is for this reason that the Foreign Secretary is charged with this vital portfolio with the top team of diplomats in the Ministry at her/his call. Given the larger than life image of India in the region in terms […] The post 18th SAARC: Regional Diplomacy Primer For Modi Government – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 03:50 PM PST
By Pushpita Das The inauguration of the Information Management and Analysis Centre (IMAC) at Gurgaon on November 23, 2014 is yet another step in the implementation of a series of security measures announced in the wake of the Mumbai 2008 terror attacks to improve remote surveillance of the Indian coasts. The IMAC is envisaged to […] The post Why Marine Police Remains Weakest Link In India’s Coastal Security System? – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 03:45 PM PST
By Arushi Gupta Recently, Nigeria has been under tremendous pressure from armed rebels of Boko Haram. More than 100 people have been killed by this brutal terrorist group in less than a week in the northern part of the country, especially the Borno state. This Monday, several houses were set on fire by the group, […] The post Increasing Boko Haram Pressure On Nigerian President – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 03:42 PM PST
According to local media, Pakistan has successfully raised one billion US dollars from the international Islamic bond market on Wednesday by selling Sukuk offering papers at a 6.75 percent rate of return. The last international Sukuk was issued nine years ago. The issue helps in raising the country’s foreign exchange reserves, which are likely estimated […] The post Pakistan Raises One Billion US Dollars Through Issue Of Sukuk – OpEd appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 03:37 PM PST
By Ghazanfar Ali Khan The GCC plans to set up a joint police force to tackle organized crime syndicates, terrorist groups, drug smugglers and human traffickers. The force, dubbed the Gulf Interpol, would have its headquarters in Abu Dhabi with Emirati Lt. Col Mubarak Al-Khayli as its chief, said a GCC statement released on Thursday. […] The post GCC Launches ‘Gulf Interpol’ To Fight Terror appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 03:33 PM PST
According to the Tourist Expenditure Survey (EGATUR) drafted by the General Sub-directorate of Tourism Information and Studies of the Ministry of Industry, Energy and Tourism, spending by those inbound tourists who traveled to Spain between January and October reached a new record of 56.37 billion euros. This represents a growth of 7% on the corresponding […] The post Spain: Tourist Spending Sets New Record Of 56.37 Billion Euros To October, Up 7% appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 03:29 PM PST
More Olympics games are hosted by cities beyond the West, and multinationals appreciate the expanded reach. By Susan Brownell The withdrawal of Oslo’s bid to host the 2022 Olympic Winter Games has provoked consternation in the West. Only Almaty and Beijing-Zhangjiakou remain in the competition to host the global mega event. As if to underscore […] The post The Olympic Games And Asia’s Rise – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 03:24 PM PST
The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) said Thursday that it would maintain oil production at current levels. The OPEC decision follows a similar one made earlier this week at a meeting of energy ministers from Russia, Saudi Arabia, Mexico and Venezuela who agreed to not cut oil production. The 166th Meeting of the […] The post OPEC To Main Oil Production At Current Levels appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 03:10 PM PST
The European Parliament rejected a motion of censure against Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker’s team on Thursday, with 461 votes against, 101 in favour and 88 abstentions. The motion was tabled by 76 EFDD and non-attached Members of Parliament (MEPs) further to the “Lux leaks” plenary session debate with Juncker on 12 November. A debate on […] The post European Parliament Rejects Censure Motion Against Juncker’s Team appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 03:07 PM PST
(EurActiv) — The Bulgarian minister of economy has stated that during the Transatlantic Trade and Investment Partnership (TTIP) talks the United States should lift the visa requirements on the country’s nationals, Dnevnik, the EurActiv partner in Bulgaria wrote yesterday (26 November). Minister Bozhidar Lukarski was quoted as saying that the visa problem Bulgaria has with […] The post Bulgaria Links US Visa Treatment To TTIP appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 03:05 PM PST
The European Parliament called on EU member states and the European Commission to break down barriers to the growth of the EU’s digital single market in a resolution voted on Thursday. Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) also stressed the need to prevent online companies from abusing dominant positions by enforcing EU competition rules and […] The post European Parliament Resolution Eyes Internet Search Companies And Clouds appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 02:59 PM PST
By Dr. Shamshad Akhtar The leaders of the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) will assemble in Kathmandu this week for their 18th Summit. It is an opportunity for game-changing policy decisions to deepen regional cooperation for inclusive and sustainable development. Despite its economic dynamism of recent decades, South Asia today has the world’s […] The post Regional Cooperation For Sustainable Development: An Agenda For SAARC Kathmandu Summit – OpEd...

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 02:54 PM PST
By Shwe Aung Opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi put forward an urgent proposal on Wednesday in Burma’s bicameral parliament urging government ministries to speed-up the issuance of bylaws and regulations necessary to implement laws enacted by parliament. In her formal proposal, the leader of Burma’s National League for Democracy (NLD) party told the Union […] The post Burma: Suu Kyi Bill Passed To Speed-Up Bylaws appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 02:49 PM PST
American presidents spend their time in office trying to carve out a prominent place in the nation’s collective memory, but most are destined to be forgotten within 50-to-100 years of their serving as president, suggests a study on presidential name recall released today by the journal Science. “By the year 2060, Americans will probably remember […] The post Memory Of Previous US Presidents Forgotten appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 02:45 PM PST
By Binit Kumar Jha The main agenda of Jana Andolan-2 and Madhesh Aandolan about restructuring of the State was based on equality and the elimination of all forms of discrimination; fair, equal and effective representation in State institutions; secure citizenship; secular State; constitutional recognition of the diversity of cultures and languages; and self government through […] The post Nepal: Spirit Of Constitution On Progressive Restructuring Of States – Analysis appeared first...

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 02:42 PM PST
By Kaveh L. Afrasiabi According to some Western commentators, one of the reasons for the absence of a deal by the November 24th deadline was the inability of US negotiators to convince the Iranian negotiators that President Obama could make a deal with Iran that would withstand the congressional opposition. Case in point, Peter Jenkins […] The post Iran Should Accept US Presidential Waiver – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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Posted: 27 Nov 2014 02:39 PM PST
By Dr. Subhash Kapila India’s “Strategic Pivot to the Indo Pacific” stands signified with the dramatic strategic and political outreach made by Prime Minister Modi during his recent visit to Australia and forging a substantial India-Australia Strategic Partnership. Fortuitously, with both India and Australia headed by two dynamic Prime Ministers, alive to the rapidly changing […] The post India’s Strategic Pivot To The Indo Pacific – Analysis appeared first on Eurasia Review.

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