RESEARCH CLUSTERS
War Clouds Gather over Iran
Whilst war is not likely in the foreseeable future, the likelihood of its occurrence further down the line has increased in the light of Admiral Mullen’s statement.
Kashmir: Policy in a Time of Contending Realities
The coexistence of contending realities in Kashmir is a natural corollary of the transition from conflict to peace. A successful transition to peace is not only a test of Indian secularism, but also of Indian democracy.
The Upcoming Nalanda University
The new Nalanda University now being planned to be rebuilt will soon provide momentum to the systematic study of Buddhism in India of various shades and nuances.
China’s Denial of Visa to the Indian General: Not So Incomprehensible
The various diplomatic rows and even the border problem are symptoms of the larger problems that exist between India and China – the competition for status, influence and power.
The Sochi Summit: Fresh Moves on The Grand Eurasian Chessboard
At their second Summit in Sochi on August 18, 2010, Russia, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Tajikistan agreed to reinforce their cooperation. The United States has supported the Russian initiative due to its own compulsions and the China factor. India needs to pursue a well considered “Eurasian Heartland” policy in the context of these developments.
America Leaves Iraq: A Strategic Appraisal
As the latest wave of deadly bombings across Iraq vividly demonstrates, the war-torn country has a long way to go before it achieves an acceptable level of stability.
Pentagon Report on China: Assessment or Exaggeration?
Even though the report is fairly cautious in what it says and does not highlight anything new, the reactions on the Chinese side have not been that positive.
If India Tests? The Implications for the Indo-U.S. Civil-Nuclear Deal
In the event of a test, it’s a safe bet that several factors will play into determining U.S. response. This response will be constrained by the strength of the U.S.-India relationship. Further, due to India's deepening nuclear ties with the rest of the world, any U.S. response may have only a modest impact on India.
Portuguese-speaking countries: a new niche for Indian foreign policy?
If India wants to engage with the “Global South” in a more meaningful way, it should recognize its Anglophone bias and consider developing relations with Portuguese-speaking countries and thus open one more front in its foreign policy.
PUBLICATIONS
EVENTS
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Fellows' SeminarSeptember 3, 20101030 to 1300 hrs
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Round TableSeptember 6, 20101030 hrs
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Fellows' SeminarSeptember 10, 20101030 to 1300 hrs
EVENT REPORT
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Fellows' SeminarAugust 20, 2010
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Round TableAugust 10, 2010
IDSA IN MEDIA
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Opinion Asia, August 22, 2010
Amidst the deluge that has affected a fifth of Pakistan, the country’s spy agency Inter-Services Intelligence (ISI) surprised the international community by making an equally astonishing assessment, stating that India no longer remained Pakistan's number one threat.
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Hindustan Times, August 20, 2010
Call it nature's fury, the wrath of gods or the effect of climate change, the cloudburst in Leh will have a long-term impact on the relationship between man and nature
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Business Standard, August 19, 2010
Why both the US Congress and the Indian critics of the Border Security Act have their numbers completely wrong