K. S. Subramanian is an independent researcher and former senior official of the Union Home Ministry, Government of India.

Dr Subramanian’s latest book is an incisive analysis of irredentist movements, structural state violence, and Central Government policy in the region. It will be warmly welcomed by all who are concerned with justice, peace and conflict resolution in South Asia. — John Parratt, former Professor of History, University of Birmingham, UK [A]n insider’s account — without the insider hanging heavy on the text. The text is a delicate mix of sensitivity and concern on one hand and objectivity on the other. — Samir Kumar Das, Professor of Political Science and Vice Chancellor of the North Bengal University, Siliguri, West Bengal, India. The book, therefore, will be an essential reading for understanding the region, its conflict dynamics and also state processes. — Akhil Ranjan Dutta Professor in Political Science Gauhati University, Assam, India

• Map. Preface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. Introduction: Conflicts and the State: Context and Contours 1. Conflicts in the Northeast: The Policy Process 2. A Manipur Case Study 3. A Tripura Case Study 4. Assam Rifles and Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958: Analysis and Policy 5. Conflicts and The State: Whither Northeast India? Annexures. References.

K. S. Subramanian is an independent researcher and former senior official of the Union Home Ministry, Government of India.

Dr Subramanian’s latest book is an incisive analysis of irredentist movements, structural state violence, and Central Government policy in the region. It will be warmly welcomed by all who are concerned with justice, peace and conflict resolution in South Asia. — John Parratt, former Professor of History, University of Birmingham, UK [A]n insider’s account — without the insider hanging heavy on the text. The text is a delicate mix of sensitivity and concern on one hand and objectivity on the other. — Samir Kumar Das, Professor of Political Science and Vice Chancellor of the North Bengal University, Siliguri, West Bengal, India. The book, therefore, will be an essential reading for understanding the region, its conflict dynamics and also state processes. — Akhil Ranjan Dutta Professor in Political Science Gauhati University, Assam, India

• Map. Preface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. Introduction: Conflicts and the State: Context and Contours 1. Conflicts in the Northeast: The Policy Process 2. A Manipur Case Study 3. A Tripura Case Study 4. Assam Rifles and Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958: Analysis and Policy 5. Conflicts and The State: Whither Northeast India? Annexures. References.

K. S. Subramanian is an independent researcher and former senior official of the Union Home Ministry, Government of India.

Dr Subramanian’s latest book is an incisive analysis of irredentist movements, structural state violence, and Central Government policy in the region. It will be warmly welcomed by all who are concerned with justice, peace and conflict resolution in South Asia. — John Parratt, former Professor of History, University of Birmingham, UK [A]n insider’s account — without the insider hanging heavy on the text. The text is a delicate mix of sensitivity and concern on one hand and objectivity on the other. — Samir Kumar Das, Professor of Political Science and Vice Chancellor of the North Bengal University, Siliguri, West Bengal, India. The book, therefore, will be an essential reading for understanding the region, its conflict dynamics and also state processes. — Akhil Ranjan Dutta Professor in Political Science Gauhati University, Assam, India

• Map. Preface. Acknowledgements. Abbreviations. Introduction: Conflicts and the State: Context and Contours 1. Conflicts in the Northeast: The Policy Process 2. A Manipur Case Study 3. A Tripura Case Study 4. Assam Rifles and Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act, 1958: Analysis and Policy 5. Conflicts and The State: Whither Northeast India? Annexures. References.