Must Read News Articles – July 14

Diplomacy at work to end border stand-off with China: (The Hindu)

MEA strikes measured note on the situation at the Sikkim tri-junction.

Healing The Sea: (Indian Express, Editorial)

India must learn from Sri Lanka’s ban on bottom-trawling.

Why the visit of Myanmar’s military chief is important to New Delhi: (Live Mint, Editorial)

Myanmar can soon emerge as an important pillar in the Asian security architecture.

The 30-year itch in India-China ties: (Live Mint,

Editorial)

The biggest foreign policy crisis of the year is India’s chance to comprehensively revamp its China policy.

Issues related to governance Economic Graffiti: Anger isn’t enough: (Indian Express, Editorial)

We need to look at corruption through the lens of law, economics and psychology. The design of corruption control mechanisms is important.

Tribunal prohibits dumping of waste near Ganga banks: (The Hindu)

An area of 100 metres from the edge of the Ganga between Haridwar and Unnao has been declared a ‘No Development Zone,’ with the National Green Tribunal (NGT) on Thursday prohibiting dumping of waste within 500 metres of the river.

Is CBI the handmaiden of the government?: (The Hindu,

Editorial)

The CBI has to be placed under an independent body to investigate cases without government interference.

Effects of developed and developing countries policies

The Islamic State after Mosul: (The Hindu,

Editorial)

Like al-Qaeda before it, the IS is expanding its asymmetric reach as its territorial strongholds come under attack.