The pledge taken by the Nagaland Christian Forum to work for a clean Naga society through the Clean Election Campaign is must appreciated and needs to be applauded by all. The campaign will need to evolve a pra
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The ethnic strife in troubled torn NC Hills, Assam refuses to go away despite all efforts made by the Government of Assam and the security forces to bring the situation under control. It is appalling to learn a
Great men and women who have walked in this world have stated at various points in human history that violence breeds violence. And yet we continue to witness and experience men and women of great nations use v
It continues to be the deep felt anguish and yearning of the Nagas to move from a point of uncertainty to stability and from fragile peace to one where sustainable peace is with dignity. The challenge of course
Two back to back decisions taken by the State government, one on the question of illegal collection and the second on encroachment of government owned lands and property, comes as a breath of fresh air. For man
The political crisis in Burma is a profound learning lesson on how the demography of international politics has changed as a result of globalism. Since the end of the cold war one has seen the emergence of incr
Its time to stop blaming others for our own misery and we need to start taking responsibility for our own limitations and weaknesses. There is an African proverb that states “When your house is burning, it’
For centuries, world politics has been organized around kingdoms, empires and states, but with the development of alternative political movements the understanding and perception of governance is being transfor
Since the turn of this century, the urgency for Naga reconciliation picked up momentum and the public yearning for reconciliation was felt like never before. The imperative need for the different Naga groups en
The historic covenant of reconciliation signed by top leaders of the NSCNs and FGN as part of the ongoing Chiangmai Naga peace summit needs to be welcomed. Due credit goes to the statesmanship shown by the sign
In the course of human history, the myth surrounding ‘state sovereignty’ has been uncovered, and there is a growing sense of realization that it has indeed lived of its usefulness. This conclusion is only n
In contemporary politics, the State has ensured that it monopolizes ‘war’ and enjoys the prerogative of defining what amounts to ‘war.’ The problems and challenges arising out of these wars have emphasi
It’s an open secret that illegal tax collection on transport vehicles by various registered and unregistered unions including the different underground groups remains rampant in the State, especially in the c
Truth and knowledge are existential realities perceived and understood in different ways. It is essential to examine how the basis of social and cultural practices formed the realms of knowledge that not only r
In testing times such as our present predicament, Nagas as a people are confronted with the daunting question: Is peace possible? The response is: Do we have a choice? Invariably, if Nagas are to ensure their c
The latest incident of rash driving involving a VIP vehicle leading to the loss of a precious life and injury to several others once again raises the all important public issue of road safety. Ironically, the a
History has shown that victors of war have always written history of the people they conquered. This trend tremendously affected the history and identity of many peoples. It can be said without exaggeration tha
The formation of modern state has led to two contradicting phenomenon: the struggle for rights, and the pursuit for power. While it is fundamental to recognize the relation between rights and power as interdepe
The Nagaland government has added another industrial structure in the hope of encouraging young Naga entrepreneurs to step forward and take the initiative for various development activities, which will in turn
The understanding of the rule of law is quite essential while drawing the distinction between legality and legitimacy. For instance, the Laws and Policy of Apartheid were considered to be legal by the governmen
