Asia News Agency (ANA) is the original and only diplomatic news consultancy in India and South Asia. It has been serving the India based diplomatic community since 1972 through its editorial services. Among its clients are Ambassadors and High Commissioners of almost all embassies and international organisations based in India.

News behind the News (NbN) is a weekly journal published by Asia News Agency. It is structured to suit the needs of the India based diplomatic community. It analyses week after week, key issues and developments talking place in respect of India’s polity, foreign policy, defence and economy.

Special Studies are prepared by Asia News Agency in partnership with Society for Policy Studies (SPS). These are in the nature of in-depth analytical backgrounders / desk reviews on topics of current interest to its clients.

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    BATTLE OF GENERATIONS IN THE CONGRESS

    The study presents a perspective of Asia News Agency’s Consulting Editor, Amulya Ganguli, on the possible impact of the letter written by 23 prominent Congressmen calling for a “visible” and “active” leadership. Although the letter has had an impact, the chances of a non-Gandhi becoming the party chief are remote.

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    G-23 LETTER: GANDHI FAMILY WINS; PARTY LOOSES

    The Congress Working Committee (CWC) has not taken kindly to the letter by 23 Congressman (G-23).  The G-23 includes 5 former CMs, many CWC members, sitting MPs, and several former Union Ministers. The letter asks for serious party reforms.

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    INDIA - NEPAL: BREAKING THE ICE

    Indian and Nepalese officials Monday held ‘positive’ and ‘productive’ discussions on projects in Nepal being assisted by the Indian government. But the border question can be resolved only at a political level. The study examines a Nepalese and Indian perspective and the fact that India needs to get realistic.

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    INDIA - CHINA: TALKS FAIL AGAIN TO BREAK STALEMATE

    Even as the border stalemate continues, India’s ‘mantra’ remains restoration of status quo ante along the Line of Control (LAC).   That appears unlikely.

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    GEOPOLITICAL REALIGNMENT IN MIDDLE EAST: AUGURS WELL FOR INDIA

    A normalisation of ties between Israel and UAE augurs well for India, opening up exciting new possibilities.  At another level, the geopolitical realignment in the Middle East, intersects with the equally significant reorientation of the Subcontinent’s relationship with the region.

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    IS CHINA CAUGHT BETWEEN THE MEDIEVAL AND MODERN AGE ?

    Whatever its objective on the border dispute with India, China has been unable to achieve it. Analyst Amulya Ganguli suggests that China is caught between two worlds – medieval and modern.

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    THE RISE OF A “HALF-DESI” (HALF-INDIAN) GIRL IN THE US

    The selection of Kamala Harris as the Democratic party’s vice-presidential nominee for the US polls should be a matter of considerable elation in India, especially for those who boast of their nationalistic credentials such as the BJP followers. However, the party has been conspicuously  silent.

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    KAMALA HARRIS: THE POSITIVES AND NEGATIVES FOR INDIA

    On her nomination as Joe Biden’s vice presidential candidate, the study examines implications for India; Kamala Harris’ views on issues concerning India; the fact that she may not see India in any special light, but could still bring stability and predictability to relations; the unpredictability in US external orientation etc
     

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    INDIA - CHINA: SERIOUS DEBATE ON COUNTERING CHINA

    In the absence of any breakthrough on the border skirmish, the study presents issues arising from an acrimonious debate that include Geo-balancing happening to China’s advantage; India on the defensive in South Asia with China the elephant in the room; a Congress blueprint to counter China; need to find an equilibrium with China; a strong India only way to counter China etc
     

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    AYODHYA, RAM TEMPLE AND SECULARISM

    The ground breaking ceremony in Ayodhya with the prime minister of India presiding, is an important moment in the political evolution of the Republic.  The ritual, for some analysts, marks the enthronement of the idea of India as a Hindu Nation.

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    INTERNATIONAL REACTION ON FIRST ANNIVERSARY OF ALTERED STATUS OF KASHMIR

    On the first anniversary of the abrogation of Jammu and Kashmir’s special status and divesting it  of statehood,  the study examines reactions from the US Congress, Pakistan and China. It also examines Turkey’s dubious role in sync with Pakistan. Also the lessons learnt in dealing  with China’s approach in the UNSC (UN Security Council) to Kashmir.

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    INDIA - PAKISTAN: CARTOGRAPHIC ABSURDITY

    Pakistan observed August 5 as ‘Day of Exploitation’, even as it again failed to persuade the UN Security Council (UNSC) to come out with a resolution on Kashmir despite having China on its side. The UNSC defeat did not prevent Pakistan to release a territorially misleading map that included Gilgit-Baltistan and the former princely states of Junagadh (Gujarat) as its territory.

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