Tamil Issue — Mains Questions

Analyze the factors that led to the failure of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) mission in Sri Lanka and examine its impact on India's foreign policy in South Asia.

Examine how domestic political considerations in Tamil Nadu have influenced India's policy toward the Tamil Issue in Sri Lanka. Discuss the challenges this creates for India's foreign policy formulation.

Critically evaluate the post-2009 developments in Sri Lanka regarding Tamil rights and reconciliation. How do these developments affect India-Sri Lanka relations?