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Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN)
MARCH 2016 ISSUE NO. 135 Intra-BBIN Trade: Opportunities and Challenges PARTHAPRATIM PAL ABSTRACT The Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal (BBIN) sub-regional initiative is envisioned to improve economic cooperation and connectivity among the four South Asian countries. For India, this initiative allows it to bypass some of the more complex political issues of SAARC and engage in direct discussions on connectivity with Bhutan, Bangladesh and Nepal. This initiative is expected to help the landlocked developing countries of this region to integrate more effectively with the global economy. But there may be certain challenges, too. India has been a dominant member of SAARC; without Pakistan and Sri Lanka, India's dominance in BBIN will be even more pronounced. It is also important to keep in mind that political objectives and policy priorities of BBIN countries might not always align perfectly. The long-term success of BBIN will depend on how well these concerns are managed within the framework. INTRODUCTION Although countries of South Asia are tied by To begin with, these countries trade very little shared history and culture, they are still not well among themselves. In spite of having an connected with each other and integration overarching regional free trade agreement in the remains one of the poorest in the world. The form of the South Asian Free Trade Agreement Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal (BBIN) sub- (SAFTA) signed in 2004, and various other regional initiative is envisioned to improve bilateral and regional trade agreements forged economic cooperation and connectivity among since then, intra-regional trade among South these four South Asian countries. -
Brigadier General Quazi Shamsul Islam, Ndc, Psc Introduction
SUB REGIONAL COOPERATION WITHIN SAARC COUNTRIES FOR SUSTAINABLE PEACE AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Brigadier General Quazi Shamsul Islam, ndc, psc Introduction Cooperative association between the states is a 19th century phenomenon. It is usually an effort of few geographically contiguous states, having interdependent potentials for security, mutual development and prosperity. In the international language it is commonly known as Regionalism or Sub Regionalism. UN, NATO, Warsaw Pact, African Union are the examples of international association of security needs whereas, European Union (EU), Association of South East Asian Countries (ASEAN), Greater Mekong Sub region (GMS) etc. are the center of economic excellence. In South Asia (SA), South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the youngest association which was dreamt for the well being of the people of this region, but yet we haven’t seen any considerable progress. Reasons of failure are nothing but the lack of ideological parity among its member states which is a core need for regionalism. Usually the term ‘Region’ and ‘Sub Region’ refers to the continental and sub-continental context. In this study, SA as a whole will be termed as “Region” and any other smaller groupings will be termed as “Sub Region”. If we look at Asia, no much of regionalism was seen in SA in contrast to the East and Southeast Asia and it was obviously for historical perspective. Most of the Asian states that attained their independence from colonial rule between 1947- 50, and they were deeply committed to matters of self sovereignty and territorial integrity instead of peace, development and developing bilateral relations. -
Sub-Regional Cooperation in South Asia: Issues, Challenges and Policy Implications
BIISS JOURNAL, VOL. 40, NO. 3, JULY 2019: 291-310 Saddam Hosen SUB-REGIONAL COOPERATION IN SOUTH ASIA: ISSUES, CHALLENGES AND POLICY IMPLICATIONS Abstract Sub-regional cooperation is a nascent phenomenon in South Asia. Significant sub-regional cooperation frameworks in South Asia include the South Asia Sub- regional Economic Cooperation (SASEC), the Bay of Bengal Initive for Multi- Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC), the South Asian Growth Quadrangle (SAGQ) initiative and the Bangladesh, Bhutan, Inida, Nepal (BBIN) initiative. The objective of sub-regional cooperation is to ensure proper institutional mechanism in order to boost the quality of development particularly in sectors such as economic and connectivity among the member countries. The current trend of sub-regional cooperation proves that state’s political will and efforts have increased regarding sub-regional cooperation in South Asia. Although, most of the goals and targets remain on paper as they are facing crucial challenges such as bilateral disputes, leadership crisis, lack of good governance, implementation problem, etc. Given this context, the paper will investigate two key questions. First, why sub-regional process of cooperation has not been effective in South Asia? Second, what are the factors that can boost the sustainability of sub-regional cooperation in South Asia and how? The paper advocates that the member states of sub-regional groups should act as soon as possible to implement the plans, programmes and activities that they have adopted and undertake concerted efforts toward sustainable solution. Keywords: Sub-regionalism, BIMSTEC, BBIN, SAGQ, SASEC 1. Introduction Sub-regional cooperation is a new phenomenon in international relations. -
11. Comparative Law
DEVELOPMENTS IN 2009 ― ACADEMIC SOCIETIES 109 (10)“Global Risk and the World Order” Hirohide Takigawa(Professor, Osaka City University) (11)“Comment” Taku Morimoto(Lecturer, Health Sciences University of Hokkaido) (12)“Symposium: The Risk Society and Law” 11. Comparative Law I. The Japan Society of Comparative Law held its 72nd General Meeting at Kanagawa University on June 6 and 7, 2009. First Day 1. Anglo-American Law Section: (1)“The Principle of Good Faith in American Law” Yuko Funakoshi(Lecturer, Okinawa International University). (2)“Function and Significance of Protective Order in the Discovery” Harumi Takebe(Doctral Course, Kwansei Gakuin University). (3)“Legal Policy for Brown Field Problems in America ― Comparison between Federal Law and California State Law and its Indications for Japan” Kumiko Fukuda(Doctral Course, Waseda University). 2. Continental Law Section: (1)“Neues Kaufgewahrleistungsrecht und Wahlrecht des Insolvenzverwalters” Koichi Tamura(Associate Professor, Kumamoto University). (2)“Des restitutions en droit civil français” Tetsushi Saito(Associate Professor, Hokkaido University). 3. Socialist Law Section: (1)“Trail for Khmer Rouge and the Future Tasks of Cambodian Judicial System” Kuong Teilee(Associate Professor, Nagoya University). 110 WASEDA BULLETIN OF COMPARATIVE LAW Vol. 29 (2)“The Relationship between International Covenants on Human Rights and Domestic Law in China” Tetsuya Ouchi(Lecturer, Hokuriku University). 4.Mini-Symposium A: “Reference and Invocation of Foreign Law and International Law in the Supreme Court of the United States” (1)“Introduction” Shigeo Miyagawa(Professor, Waseda University). (2)“Significance of Reference to Foreign Laws at the Constitutional Judgment in Capital Punishment ― With Roper v. Simmons(2005)as a Starting Point” Takuya Katsuta(Associate Professor, Osaka City University). -
Water Resource Competition in the Brahmaputra River Basin: China, India, and Bangladesh Nilanthi Samaranayake, Satu Limaye, and Joel Wuthnow
Water Resource Competition in the Brahmaputra River Basin: China, India, and Bangladesh Nilanthi Samaranayake, Satu Limaye, and Joel Wuthnow May 2016 Distribution unlimited This document represents the best opinion of CNA at the time of issue. Distribution Distribution unlimited. Specific authority contracting number: 14-106755-000-INP. For questions or comments about this study, contact Nilanthi Samaranayake at [email protected] Cover Photography: Brahmaputra River, India: people crossing the Brahmaputra River at six in the morning. Credit: Encyclopædia Britannica ImageQuest, "Brahmaputra River, India," Maria Stenzel / National Geographic Society / Universal Images Group Rights Managed / For Education Use Only, http://quest.eb.com/search/137_3139899/1/137_3139899/cite. Approved by: May 2016 Ken E Gause, Director International Affairs Group Center for Strategic Studies Copyright © 2016 CNA Abstract The Brahmaputra River originates in China and runs through India and Bangladesh. China and India have fought a war over contested territory through which the river flows, and Bangladesh faces human security pressures in this basin that will be magnified by upstream river practices. Controversial dam-building activities and water diversion plans could threaten regional stability; yet, no bilateral or multilateral water management accord exists in the Brahmaputra basin. This project, sponsored by the MacArthur Foundation, provides greater understanding of the equities and drivers fueling water insecurity in the Brahmaputra River basin. After conducting research in Dhaka, New Delhi, and Beijing, CNA offers recommendations for key stakeholders to consider at the subnational, bilateral, and multilateral levels to increase cooperation in the basin. These findings lay the foundation for policymakers in China, India, and Bangladesh to discuss steps that help manage and resolve Brahmaputra resource competition, thereby strengthening regional security. -
Regional Policy Dialogue on Connectivity Imperatives in the Bay of Bengal Region
Regional Policy Dialogue on Connectivity Imperatives in the Bay of Bengal Region New Delhi, India, May 2-3, 2018 1 Table of Contents Summary of discussions 3 Discussion points in detail 5 Annexures I: Background note 18 II: Agenda 21 III: List of speakers and participants 26 2 Summary of discussions CUTS International organized a Regional Policy Dialogue on 2nd May at New Delhi. The two day dialogue witnessed participation from a cross-section of government representatives, private players, multi-lateral agencies, academia, think-tanks and media of all the five member countries viz. Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal and Myanmar. The first day of the deliberations stressed on the importance of connectivity in the BBIN region and what roles can multilateral agencies and international allies including USA and UK play in this regard. The major observations of the first day of deliberations include The gains from regional connectivity emanating from connectivity initiatives should be inclusive of the women and other marginal vulnerable communities in the region. The outcome of the BBIN+M initiative is expected to contribute in identifying value chains in the region and help in more enhanced trade facilitation. Such connectivity initiatives should be based on the region’s commitment to international laws and a rule-based system for trade and connectivity. The deliberations on the second day were based on a detailed study undertaken by CUTS International on the issue of connectivity in the Bay of Bengal region. Some of the key observations that came out of the discussions include A. Impact of connectivity initiatives on livelihood and gender Any connectivity initiative in the region would have different impacts on livelihoods of different groups of stakeholders due to heterogeneity in their nature. -
WASEDA BULLETIN of COMPARATIVE LAW Vol. 23
136 EDA B VLLETIN OF COMPARATIVE LAW Vol. 23 10. Comparative Law I. The Japan Society of Comparative Law held its 66th General Meeting at Waseda University on June 7 and 8, 2003. First Day Symposium: Comparative Law in the 2lst Century, Chaired by lchiro Kitamura (Professor, University of Tokyo), and Toshio Morishita (Professor, Kobe University) 1 Introduction Tadashi Takizawa (Professor, Sophia University). 2 Western Law and East Asian Law ( 1) "The Universality and Particularity of Western Law" Takeshi Mizubayashi (Professor, Tokyo Metropolitan University). DEvELOPMENT31N2003 ACADEMIC SOC盟丁肥s 137 (2)“The Comparative Overview of Japanese-and the United States Envhlonmental Laws and Regulations” Koichiro Fujikura(Professor,Doshisha University). 3The Reception ofLaw in Asia (1)“The Modemization ofJapaneseLaw andComparativeLaw” Jyuro Iwatani(Professor,Keio University). (2)“Comparative Law in Legal Assistance” MasanonAikyo(Professor,NagoyaUniversity). 4New S皿bjectsin Com口組ativeLaw (1)“Suggestions from the EU Experience ofComparative Law” Ta血o Nakamura(Associate Professor,University ofTokyo)。 (2)“What陥ndofComparativeLawDoWeNeedfor?” Hitoshi Aoki(Professor,Hitotsubashi University). 5Discussion 6 Condusion Tadashi Takizawa(Professor,Sophia University). Second Day 1.Anglo・AmericanLaw Section: (1)“Town Planning Law and Fair Thal in Great Bhtain:Focusing on the Alconbuly Case under the Human Rights Act1998” Hideo Horasawa(Graduate Student,Waseda University)。 (2) “Considehng the Concept of the ‘Thbuna1’: Based on Recent Developments in the Employment Thbunal System in the United Kingdom” HisaakiFujikawa(AssociateProfessor,AoyamaGakuinUniversity)。 (3)“TheSeller’sRighttoCureHisFailuretoPe㎡om:AnAttemptto Compare English and United States Laws” Gakuro Himeno(Lecturer,OsakaIntemationalUniversity)。 2. Continental Law Section: (1) “The Lawsuit for Changing the Fixed Judgment and the CountepLawsuitforExecution:DiscussionsinGemany” YasujiroMurakami(Lecturer,Tokyo University ofTechnology)。 1 38 WASEDA B VLLETIN OF COMPARATIVE LAW Vol. -
Faculty of Global & Inter-Cultural Studies, Ferris University Course On
Faculty of Global & Inter-cultural Studies, Ferris University Course on “Asian Community — from multilateral viewpoints” Duration; From September 2014 to January 2015 2014 #01 Introduction to the course (24 September) 金香男 (associate professor, Ferris University) Cultural exchanges among Japan, China & Korea, and Asian Community 崔学松 (associate professor, Shizuoka University of Art and Culture) #02 Why we talk about Asian Community now (1 October) 鄭俊坤 (chief researcher, One Asia Foundation) #03 On the subject of ‘perception of history’ among Japan, China & Korea (8 October) Hiroshi Mitani (professor, University of Tokyo) #04 Peace and coexistence in Asia (15 October) Yohei Furuuchi (associate professor, Ferris University) #05 Security issue in Asia and regional integration (22 October) 李元徳 (professor, Kookmin University, S. Korea) #06 Economic cooperation in Asia and communities (5 November) 孫立堅 (professor, Fudan University, China) #07 International cooperation in Asia and the role of NGOs (12 November) Akio Takayanagi (professor, Ferris University) #08 Women in Asia (19 November) Wakou Asato (associate professor, Kyoto University) #9 Olympic Creed in Asia — the role of sports (26 November) Kouichi Wada (professor, Ferris University) #10 Integration of Europe and Asian Community (3 December) Kumiko Haba (professor, Aoyama Gakuin University) #11 For rapprochement of East Asian countries (10 December) 朴裕河 (professor, Sejong University, S. Korea) #12 Can IT (information technology) develop mutual understanding among Asian countries? (17 December) 黄昇民 (professor, Communication University of China) 2015 #13 An international city, Yokohama, and Asia (7 January) Hiroshi Onishi (professor, Ferris University) #14 Environment preservation and sustainable development in Asia (14 January) Shun’ichi Teranishi (specially-appointed professor, Hitotsubashi University) #15 Vision of Asian Community (21 January) Yoji Sato (director, One Asia Foundation) Concluding remarks 金香男 (associate professor, Ferris University) . -
Commission of History of International Relations (CHIR), Japan Conference 2009
Commission of History of International Relations (CHIR), Japan Conference 2009, “The Cold War and the Regional Integration: Comparative Studies on the History of International Relations between Europe and Asia” Program 5th December 2009, (Saturday) Part I Comparative Studies of the Cold War in the International Relations between Europe and Asia Key Note Speech 10:00-10:30 z Hirotaka WATANABE (Minister, the Japanese Embassy in France) « The Cold War and the International Relations in the Western Alliance in the Atlantic and the Pacific » z Kazuo OGOURA (President, the Japan Foundation) « Japan and Europe: a historical perspective » Session 1. The Cold War from Regional Perspectives 10:30-12:00 Chair Nobuhiro SHIBA (Professor, University of Tokyo) Presenters z Alyan AGLAN (Assistant Professor, University of Paris Ouest Nanterre) « The former Resistance fighters facing European integration and the Cold War: 1943-1956 » z Shuichi KAWASHIMA (Lecturer, Meiji University) « From Weltpolitik to Europapolitik: Re-examining French Memorandum of September 1958» z Itsuki KURASHINA (Associate Professor, Akita International University) « Eisenhower, Kennedy, and the "Fifth-Country" Problem: US Policy against Nuclearization of West Germany » Lunch 12:00-13:30 Session 2. The Continuation of the Cold War in Europe and Asia 13:30 -15:00 Chair Osamu ISHII (Professor Emeritus, Hitotsubashi University) Presenters z Alfredo CANAVERO (General Secretary of CHIR, Professor, University of Milan) « Italy and the Cold War » z Hiroshi MOMOSE (Emeritus Professor, Tsuda College) « Small Nation's Two-Way Realism vs. Great Power Politics: Postwar Finland in the Eyes of a Japanese Researcher » z Olavi K. FÃLT (Professor, University of Oulu) « Europe in the World after the Second World War and Finland as a part of Europe » Session 3. -
Will the Smaller Countries Play a Role in Reviving SAARC?
12 17 October 2019 The South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation: Will the Smaller Countries Play a Role in Reviving SAARC? Tridivesh Singh Maini FDI Visiting Fellow and Mahitha Lingala Key Points Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has highlighted the need for greater co-operation and a collective strategy towards fighting poverty in South Asia. In recent years, India, which has accused Pakistan of being an obstructionist force in the South Asian Association for Regional Co-operation (SAARC), has placed a greater focus on such arrangements as the Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) initiative and the Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral and Economic Co-operation (BIMSTEC). Nepal has been pushing for the revival of the SAARC process. Pakistan, too, has been urging SAARC members (other than India), to play a role in rejuvenating the grouping. India, however, is likely to oppose the revival of SAARC, at least in the near future. Nepal (nudged by Beijing), Sri Lanka and, to some extent, Bangladesh, will favour its revival. Summary While speaking at the Indian Economic Summit recently in New Delhi, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called for closer co-operation in South Asia and emphasised the dire need for a collective strategy to counter the scourge of poverty that afflicts the region. Hasina argued that greater connectivity would pave the way for greater co-operation in South Asia. She also pointed to the fact that a number of proposed initiatives have not eventuated due to political differences between South Asian countries. The Bangladeshi PM was clearly referring to SAARC, which has failed to promote regional connectivity, and to the fact that intra-regional trade is estimated at a paltry five per cent. -
India's Regional Diplomacy
Seminar Report REGIONAL DIPLOMACY IN SOUTH ASIA Seminar Coordinator: Col Sameer Sharan Kartikeya, SM Centre for Land Warfare Studies RPSO Complex, Parade Road, Delhi Cantt, New Delhi-110010 Phone: 011-25691308; Fax: 011-25692347 email: [email protected]; website: www.claws.in The Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), New Delhi, is an autonomous think tank dealing with contemporary issues of national security and conceptual aspects of land warfare, including conventional and sub-conventional conflicts and terrorism. CLAWS conducts research that is futuristic in outlook and policy-oriented in approach. © 2017, Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), New Delhi All rights reserved The views expressed in this report are sole responsibility of the speaker(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Government of India, or Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army) or Centre for Land Warfare Studies. The content may be reproduced by giving due credit to the speaker(s) and the Centre for Land Warfare Studies, New Delhi. Printed in India by Bloomsbury Publishing India Pvt. Ltd. DDA Complex LSC, Building No. 4, 2nd Floor Pocket 6 & 7, Sector – C Vasant Kunj, New Delhi 110070 www.bloomsbury.com CONTENTS Bio-Profiles Speakers 1 Executive Summary 3 Regional Diplomacy: Future and Challenges 5 Chinese Strategic Investments in South Asia and Challenges 5 China Pakistan Nexus and its Impact on India and the Region 10 Chinese Maritime Forays in the Indian Ocean Region and India’s Response 13 The Evolving Regional Security Architecture in East Asia 15 Democratic People’s Republic of Korea 16 India and West Asia: Challenges of Extremism and Diaspora 20 Economic Integration in the Regional Context 22 Common Security Threats and Prospects of Military Integration in the Region 26 How to Take the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation Forward in spite of Regressive Pakistan Factor 29 Concept Note 32 BIO-PROFILE: SPEAKERS Lt Gen Rameshwar Roy, UYSM, AVSM, YSM (Retd.) Lieutenant General Rameshwar Roy, is a highly decorated soldier. -
Advancing the BBIN Sub-Regional Cooperation’
DELHI POLICY GROUP D P G Advancing India’s Rise as a Leading Power D PG Roundtable Reports, Vol. 2, Issue 8 Roundtable on ‘Advancing the BBIN Sub-regional Cooperation’ India Habitat Centre | New Delhi | India | December 13-14, 2017 www.delhipolicygroup.org Disclaimer DPG Roundtable Reports Vol. 2, Issue 8 is produced by the Delhi Policy Group, an independent and autonomous, not for profit think tank which focuses primarily on strategic issues of critical national interest. In keeping with the growing dynamism of India’s foreign and security policy, the DPG has expanded its focus areas to include India’s broader regional and global role and the strategic partnerships that advance India’s rise as a leading power. To support that goal, the DPG undertakes research and organizes policy interactions across a wide canvas, including strategic and geo-political issues, geo-economic issues and defence and security issues. © 2017 by the Delhi Policy Group (DPG) DPG Roundtable on Advancing BBIN Sub- Regional Cooperation, New Delhi, December 13-14, 2017 CONTENTS Abstract of Proceedings Programme Summary Note of Recommendations from Break Out Sessions INAUGURAL SESSION Welcome Address by Ambassador H.K. Singh, Director General, Delhi Policy Group Special Address by His Excellency Major General Vetsop Namgyel, the Ambassador of Bhutan to India Special Address by Mr. Sudhakar Dalela, Joint Secretary (North), Ministry of External Affairs Special Address by Dr. Ravi Kota, Principal Secretary to the Government of Assam (Finance Department) & Principal Resident Commissioner, Assam Bhawan, New Delhi SESSION 1: “TRADE AND ECONOMIC ISSUES” Abstract of Chair’s remarks by Ambassador Rajeet Mitter Presentation by Dr.