A Way Forward: The idea of a peace accord between India and the Nagas / Along Longkumer,

Chapter-1: Introduction : A way for India and the Nagas;
Chapter-2: Instruments of accession, Naga Plebiscite and Nehru's prejudice;
Chapter-3: Indian constitution and the Nagas: need for continuity with change;
Chapter-4: Discourse on independence: Scotland's referendum and Nagas;
Chapter-5: Formula for power-sharing arrangement;
Chapter-6: Land without borders: The case for unification of contiguous Naga inhabited areas;
Chapter-7: Political innovation needed to address Naga integration;
Chapter-8: The idea of shared sovereignty;
Chapter-9: Solution between India and the Nagas: Basis and formulations;

A WAY FORWARD-THE IDEA OF A PEACE ACCORD BETWEEN INDIA AND THE NAGA is in the nature of deliberation and analysis into some of the key points that define the Indo-Naga political question in the last 70 years. The early years of violent conflict imposed upon the Nagas and its counter-repraisal; the mutual distrust and indifferent attitude to each other and the long years invested in both the past and present peace process has helped to some extent in restoration of Indo-Naga relationship.
Today we can say with some confidence that a greater level of understanding has been reached between the two sides. The recognition of the unique history and situation of the Nagas by the Government of India and the wide-spectrum of political support to the Naga peace process through successive Indian prime ministers has made the way forward possible. This new thinking will hopefully allow both India and the Naga to explore the full range of possibilities towards a peaceful settlement.
The proposed upcoming Naga peace accord may not fulfil th fullest aspirations of the Naga people. However, the longer we wait for a perfect solution, the more complex, improbable and uncertain things will become. The present opportunity for a solution should therefore not be frittered away. Nagas have more to gain than in a settlement.
Also the nature of the impending peace accord will be such that even after a deal is inked, both India and the Nagas will need to engage with each other and continue the dialogue process. A policy of engagement and dialogue will provide the safety net towards permanent peace, order and security in a post-settlement era.