While it maybe fair to say that human security and national security are ideally complementing and mutually reinforcing principles, it is true to say that state-centered concepts of national security has threat

The visit of Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Sri Prakash Jaiswal on Thursday, October 20 to review the blood let arising out of the ethnic violence in Karbi Anglong District and that after almost thre

Yoweri Museveni, along with other guerilla leaders ousted Idi Amin in 1979, with the backing of Tanzania. He went back to the bush in 1981, after an election which he claimed was rigged and formed the National

The passing away of John Bosco Jasokie, former Chief Minister of Nagaland marks the end of an era in the annals of Naga political history. The imprint left by Late Jasokie is truly exemplary and the stream of c

Trust is a powerful virtue that inspires and propels humans to respond in ways that are unimaginable and yet real; for at its core, the power of trust unleashes a mystical and dynamic energy that instills the h

The decision of the School Education Department to hold a conference of District Education Officers (DEO), Deputy Inspector of Schools (DIS), Principals, Headmasters and Directorate Officials should be taken as

One of the most violent forms of violence is silence. In the face of compelling unjust circumstances, silence becomes violence itself. While it is true that silence can be a powerful medium of protest, one need

The failure of public service institutions to cater to the needs of the general public has more often than not created pandemonium particularly in the form of students protest. The planned agitation from Octobe

The process of nation-building is greatly influenced by intergenerational perspectives and opinions. Issues surrounding how different generations approach this are critical in the making of a nation. While olde

While the path breaking Right to Information Act (RTI) came into force across the country on October 12 the State government appears to be taking some time to put in place the mechanisms with regard to its impl

Violence plays an integral role in destroying human hopes and dreams. It takes many forms, some are direct physical force that is visible to the eyes; and some are of more subtle forms, which are indirect and l

The process of formulating ‘public opinion’ is fundamental for democratization and progression of a people. ‘Public opinion’ is distinct from the ‘mind of a crowd.’ It is a systematic process of sen

World Food Day is celebrated every year on October 16 to commemorate the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945. It is also an opportune moment to heighten public awaren

The numerous initiatives undertaken by the Dimapur Municipal Council (DMC) during the short period since taking office needs to be appreciated. Due credit must go to the DMC under the leadership of its Chairper

To move forward, we must first begin to understand where we came from and where we are today. In order to do so, we must reclaim our heritage, reclaim our stories, erase the myths that have distorted our identi

The spate of suicide attacks in post-Saddam Iraq continues to spiral even as the country grapples to come to terms with a new constitution which has raised more questions about the future of Iraq’s polity and

The nature of armed-conflicts in the present modern world has dramatically changed the political relations towards a ‘new world disorder’ with increasing emergence of the ‘complex humanitarian emergency.�

At the heart of indigenous people’s existence is its collective critical consciousness; provided as an alternative to the dominant culture and one that refuses to accept the interpretations of reality as defi

At a time when threat to peace is ever increasing, when conflict resolutions appear deadlocked, the Norwegian Nobel Committee had done the right thing by recognizing the significant role and contribution made b

In recent times, consciences are being stirred, ethics are being taught, intense discussions are being generated and management is being learned. While the continuing violence to human condition and its environ