An Insider's Experience of Insurgency in India's North-East (Anthem South Asian Studies)

Written with empathy and lucidity, Mukherjees book combines hard fact with sensitive insight in his approach to the regions landscape, people and history. The author analyses problems intrinsic to this enigmatic area, offering viable solutions where possible. As former Chief of Staff of the Eastern Command, Mukherjee forms astute observations about the north-easts conditions. Drawing on his 41 years of experience with north-eastern soldiers, ex-servicemen and their families, he is able to explore the perspectives of both the north-eastern people and those who oppose them. Front Matter 2 Half Title 2 Series Page 3 Title 4 Copyright 5 Note on the Author 6 Foreword 8 Contents 12 Preface 14 Main Body 18 Section I. Issues and Problems of Insurgency, Growth and Development 18 Chapter 1. Effects of Geography and History 20 Chapter 2. Assam 34 Chapter 3. Nagaland 44 Chapter 4. Manipur 56 Chapter 5. Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura 64 Chapter 6. Arunachal, Sikkim and North Bengal 72 Chapter 7. Role of Servicemen & Ex-Servicemen in the Region 82 Chapter 8. India's Foreign Relations, the Effect of Geo-Power Politics & Events in Neighbouring Countries 90 Section II. Resolutions 102 Chapter 9. India's Foreign Policy with Referece to the North-East 104 Chapter 10. Internal Socio-Political Aspects 110 Chapter 11. Economic Aspects 116 Chapter 12. Politico - Military Aspects 122 Chapter 13. Conclusion: Views on Problem Resolution for the North-East 134 End Matter 148 List of Abbreviations 148 Selected Bibliography 150 Index 156 A rare analysis that #x96; for the first time #x96; examines the crises of a region mired in political strife and ambiguity