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DECEMBER 22-23, 2001 - CONFERENCE ROOM |
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ABSTRACT INDO-BANGLADESH PROCESS OF PEACE SMRUTI PATTNAIK*
Confidence building is a prerequisite for cooperation between the states. A cooperative framework in bilateral relation can only be envisaged
if there is ample amount of mutual trust and confidence. If the key word of every country of the region is progress of the masses, alleviation of poverty, industrialization, better health care and social security then
one sees no reason why the countries of the region cannot cooperate for the fulfillment of similar aspiration. The relations between India and its neighbour (Nepal, Bhutan and Bangladesh) have been based on mutuality of
relations. Economic aspect of the relation has played an important role in strengthening the bilateral ties. However, this is not to suggest that the bilateral relations were not devoid of problems. However in spite of
differences, the long-term interest have guided the foreign policy. Questions arise here what has been the nature of relations of India with its smaller neighbours and what has been the parameter of cooperation? It
is also important to underline what are the common security threat that have contributed to the strengthening of bilateral relations and what are the factors that have derailed the bilateral ties. This paper would
analyze India and its smaller neighbors, particularly Bangladesh in the 1990s decade because this decade signifies the rebirth of democracy in the Indian neighborhood. At the same time the paper would analyze the
perception of neighbouring countries about their relations with India and Indian perception of its political, economic and security compulsions in forging closer ties with the neighbouring countries. The paper focuses
on bilateral cooperation with emphasis on economic development as a model of building confidence because regional economic integration is not only required to build the economy of the region but it would ensure a better
political future. * Research Officer, Institute of Defense Studies and Analysis, New Delhi, India |
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