A new agreement brings into existence the Frontier Nagaland Territorial Authority, with six eastern districts of Nagaland—Tuensang, Mon, Kiphire, Longleng, Noklak and Shamator—under it.
While Nagaland’s autonomy talks move forward, the Centre is sidestepping bigger crises in Manipur and among Naga groups, raising questions about its strategy for lasting peace in the Northeast.
The key to fighting a war successfully, or even launching it, is a clear objective. That’s an entirely political call. It isn’t emotional or purely military.
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