The Indian School of Public Policy (ISPP) hosted the third session of its Public Policy Conversations: Northeast webinar series, which explores region-specific policy perspectives shaping India’s future.
In this session, Decoding the Northeast and Its Many Insurgencies, Lt. Gen. Shokin Chauhan (PVSM, AVSM, YSM, SM, VSM), former Director-General of the Assam Rifles and Chairman of the Cease Fire Monitoring Group, shared insights drawn from decades of experience in counter-insurgency operations, peace negotiations, and military diplomacy.
The discussion examined the historical roots of insurgencies in Northeast India, how these movements have evolved over time, and the broader policy implications for governance, security, and long-term stability in the region.
Watch the full conversation to understand the complexities of conflict in the Northeast and the pathways towards sustainable peace and development.