N K Das

The Naga conflict encompasses a unique and complex history straddling both the British and post-independence periods. Against the backdrop of this complexity, this essay highlights the ethnic, historical and cultural roots of the Naga issue and discusses solutions that have been advanced at various times. This essay argues that maximum use should be made of the Constitution's flexibility and adaptability and the Naga desire for peace. In this context, it examines the possibility of the "non-territorial model" as a way forward in the ongoing Indo-Naga peace talks.