Indian Journal of Asian Affairs (IJAA), launched in 1988, is a bi-annual, peer-reviewed journal, published in June and December. Devoted to an objective analysis of contemporary and current Asian affairs, it covers theoretical, empirical, historical and policy issues from a wide range of perspectives and critical appraisals within the multidisciplinary framework. IJAA has a well-reputed editorial board and publishes scholarly articles.IJAA welcomes articles, essays and short research notes from scholars engaged in multiple disciplines in order to offer new findings, new interpretations and innovative approaches to problems and issues confronting the Asian region.