Refugee Policy

Sheikh Hasina's Extradition: A Litmus Test for India's 'Neighbourhood First' Policy

Bangladesh’s extradition request for Sheikh Hasina puts India in a tough diplomatic and legal spot. Under the 2013 treaty, Delhi must weigh bilateral ties, security concerns, and the political offence exception. India could refuse, delay, or offer conditional asylum, making its decision geopolitically significant.

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INDIA’S REFUGEE DILEMMA: BALANCING NATIONAL SECURITY WITH HUMANITARIAN OBLIGATIONS

India’s refugee dilemma reflects a tension between humanitarian traditions and national security concerns. Without a formal refugee law, policies are ad-hoc, with selective treatment, as seen in the CAA and Rohingya securitization. This raises debates on India’s commitment to equality, secularism, and its role in upholding international human rights.

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