Topic: Role of external state and non-state actors in creating challenges to internal security.
5. Despite many attempts and repeated efforts, long lasting peace in Nagaland remains elusive. Analyse the reasons for the same. Suggest steps to resolve issues in the Naga peace process. (250 words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Live Mint
Why the question:
The Union government and the Manipur government have signed a cessation of operations agreement with the Zeliangrong United Front (ZUF), a Manipur-based Naga armed group.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the obstacles to the Naga peace talks and suggest steps to resolve them.
Directive word:
Analyse – When asked to analyse, you must examine methodically the structure or nature of the topic by separating it into component parts and present them in a summary.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving context
Body:
In the first part, mention about Naga peace accord of 2015, the Centre signed a framework agreement with the NSCN (I-M) to resolve the Naga issue, but both sides maintaining secrecy about its contents.
Next write about the various obstacles in Naga peace process – Write about the friction between NSCN(I-M) and interlocutor R.N Ravi over some contents of the deal. Mention other hurdles such as sovereignty issues, demand for Greater Nagalim, Issues with non-Naga groups, Extortions by certain Naga groups and factions within the Nagas.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a way forward.
