RSS 1.0South and Central Asian Studies-Mphil Thesis
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Neoliberal Politics: A Study of Restructuring of the Indian State
(Central University of Punjab, 2018)Neoliberal Politics refers to 'economic rationalism', which is based on the efficiency of market forces and characterised it by minimal government intervention. It emerged in contrast to the welfare state model, in which ... -
The Post-Cold War Global Politics: A Study of India's Role in Nonaligned Movement
(Central University of Punjab, 2018)The post-Second World War confrontational bipolarity enforced infant decolonised nations to adopt the policy of nonalignment to preserve their hard won sovereignty. India as pioneer nation introduced the notion of ... -
Nuclearization in South Asia: The China Factor
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Pakistan and Russia Relationship: Changing Dynamics in the Post-Cold War Era
(Central University of Punjab, 2016)It would be an important relationship for Pakistan to become a regional partner of Russia, which is a major regional player in the South Asia. During the Cold War and the Post-Cold War era, Pakistan and the Russian Federation ... -
Cantomentisation and transformation in south asia: a study of colonial military of punjab/firozpur
(Central University of Punjab, 2013)Military history in general is seen as an under-researched area, though military remained important to every country from time immemorial and countries and kingdoms maintained military for protection and security as well ... -
Politics and ethnic conflict in Bhutan: A nepalese perspective.
(Central University of Punjab, 2017)Driglam-Nam-Za, Gross National Happiness Bhutan is one of the most contemporary additions to the world's democracies. For over a century the nation had been run by kings of the Wangchuck dynasty. But, in 2001, a fundamental ... -
Democratic transformation in south asia: Emerging trends
(Central University of Punjab, 2014)The South Asian region has experienced authoritarian and autocratic rule since its inception. India is the only country in South Asia to become a successful democratic country after independence. Sri Lanka has also adopted ... -
Women explotation in contemporary south asia: Field experiences of child marriage in bathinda district
(Central University of Punjab, 2014)Women are exploited at every step of her life. Child Marriage and marital violence happens to be the first phase and is one of the ways in which women are exploited. The present research is an attempt to bring to the surface ... -
Obama's asia pivot policy : Implications for south asia
(Central University of Punjab, 2014)One of the hallmarks of US President Barrack Obama's foreign policy is the 'pivot to Asia'. This policy is aimed at rebalancing US defence policies towards Asia. The Obama administration has rearticulated its policy away ... -
China's startegic forays in south asia : Contextualising india's concerns
(Central University of Punjab, 2014)China's terrific rise and all-round development in almost all fields have provided her an identity in the International system as one of the great power. China's focus has now changed and the older views are giving way to ... -
The new great game in central asia : India's interests and challenges
(Central University of Punjab, 2014)The Great Game which divided Persia into a Russian-controlled northern zone, a nominally independent central zone, and a British-controlled southern zone, officially ended with the Anglo-Russian Convention of 1907. ... -
Connecting for energy? india's negotiation for space in central asia
(Central University of Punjab, 2014)The present research aims to examine the role of energy demands in determining the contours of India's new 'Connect Central Asia' policy. In a world of accelerating energy needs, possession and non-possession of energy ... -
Water consumption pattern in hpuseholds of urban south asia : A study of bathinda city
(Central University of Punjab, 2014)Water is used by human being by different ways; mainly it is divided into three different sectors: Agriculture sector, Industrial Sector and Domestic sector. Three of them have different factors that affect the consumption ... -
China-pakistan strategic relationship : Implication for south asia
(Central University of Punjab, 2014)Strategic relations between the two countries were established in 1972. Ever since then the two countries have given to each other the much required political and diplomatic support on various issues like, Kashmir, Tibet, ... -
Indian ocean : A life -line for south asia
(Central University of Punjab, 2013)Since the ancient times Indian Ocean has played significant role in dissemination of capital, goods, people etc. It has been a source of immense importance and has entered in the life of all the littoral countries .Natural ... -
Indo-russian defence cooperation, 1991-2011
(Central University of Punjab, 2013)The purpose of the present study is to meticulously trace the origin and subsequent strengthening of the Indo-Russian defence ties that finally culminated into the formation of Indo-Russian joint ventures with the deal ... -
Women's participation in politics and local governance
(Central University of Punjab, 2013)Where women are honoured there reside the gods' was said by Manu. In India, women have made a considerable progress and have proved themselves by conducting the worldly affairs efficiently and effectively over the ... -
India's trade with six EU countries: Trends and patterns
(Central University of Punjab, 2013)India and European Union trade relations go back to 1960s. Both sides started their bilateral trade relations after their first summit which, was held in 2000 and after that India-EU has gone through various rounds of ... -
Transboundary implications of damming river brahmaputra and response of indian government
(Central University of Punjab, 2014)Rivers play an important role in the lives of the people. Rivers provide water for irrigation, potable drinking water, cheap transportation, electricity, as well as livelihoods for a large number of people. On one hand ... -
Problems of land acquistion : A case study of gobindpura district mansa (punjab)
(Central University of Punjab, 2014)Despite India's roaring economic growth over the past decade, and its citizens' growing belief that it is finally ready to join the league of global superpowers; the country remains vulnerable in providing electricity to ...
