IDSA COMMENT

Australia’s Tryst with Coalition Politics

A ‘Labor government with Independent-Green characteristics’ will have an impact on the government’s style of functioning and might lead to changes in the very core of Australia’s domestic and foreign policy orientations.

August 25, 2010

Explaining ceaseless jihadism and jihadi violence in Indonesia

This commentary attempts to answer the question as to why the flow of jihadis is unending despite tough measures being undertaken by Jakarta, on its own or in collaboration with its regional and international partners.

August 24, 2010

Towards Indo-Japan nuclear agreement: Prospects and Challenges

The urge to sign a nuclear agreement with India is driven by Japan’s entrepreneurial interest and by the new emphasis on technology exports as a part of economic growth strategy.

August 24, 2010

Inherent values and substance bind India and the United States

Shared values and growing cooperation in a range of fields are transforming India-US relations into an enduring strategic partnership in the 21st century.

August 24, 2010

Calling the Army for Peace Restoration

The interim opportunity provided by the Army’s curtailment of insurgent activity needs to be utilised to meet the aspirations of the local population in insurgency affected areas.

August 23, 2010

Time to Redeem SAARC

While the world community is trying its best to provide help to flood affected Pakistan in spite of aid fatigue, SAARC is conspicuous by its absence.

August 20, 2010

Industrial and Environmental Disasters inside the Global Giant: Is something wrong with the Chinese development model?

The present reality of industrial and environmental disasters in China calls for a reality check about India blindly copying the Chinese development model.

August 20, 2010

Political Crisis in Fiji and India’s Concerns

Politically isolated in the international community both at the regional and multi-lateral levels, Fiji has found an apt ally in China to ward off any further pressure.

August 19, 2010

Neither ‘fundamental’ nor a ‘shift’

The ISI threat assessment may be received with great enthusiasm in Western capitals and policy circles, but for observers from the subcontinent it is neither ‘fundamental’ nor a ‘shift’.

August 19, 2010

Pakistan Floods: Causes and Consequences

Apart from alleviating the material plight of the people, transforming the feudal mindset and operationalising reforms to induce fair play and social justice should be one of the long term priority areas for the civilian government in Pakistan.

August 19, 2010

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