IDSA COMMENT

Maoists in Delhi: Is the Police Prepared?

The Maoists have formed a State Committee comprising six members to spearhead the movement in Delhi, and it has been in operation at least for the past four to five years.

May 03, 2010

A Salami Slicing Solution

Under the deal that was worked out in the back channel, the LoC would have remained a de facto and not a de jure border, something that would keep alive Pakistan's irredentist claims over Jammu and Kashmir.

May 03, 2010

Issues and Prospects of the NPT Review Conference 2010

It is unlikely that the Revcon will be able to agree on a credible roadmap for nuclear disarmament although there may be some marginal progress on some issues.

April 30, 2010

Impending Crisis in Nepal

With Prachanda’s announcement that the Maoists intend to launch an indefinite nationwide general strike, a major crisis seems to be brewing in Nepal.

April 29, 2010

The April Election and Prospects for Sustainable Peace in Sri Lanka

The outcome of the April general election makes clear that Sri Lanka would be evolving its own model of post-conflict reconstruction and reconciliation to address the causes of conflict.

April 22, 2010

Nuclear targeting caveats

Nuclear exchanges in accord with targeting limitation would serve as powerful nuclear signaling to the other side in case of deterrence breakdown.

April 21, 2010

Chinese Puzzle in India-Bangladesh Relations

If the growth of Islamic extremism and terrorism in Bangladesh is a threat to Indian security, then the presence of China with which India’s interests have the potential to clash is also of security concern.

April 19, 2010

Maoist Challenge: The Party shall be over!

The sate and the people should be prepared for a few more Dantewada-like ‘shocks’ before the tables are eventually turned on the Maoists.

April 13, 2010

Nord Stream takes shape: A big victory for Russia

The Nord Stream Project will further strengthen Prime Minister Putin’s vision of positioning Russia as a major power in the world.

April 12, 2010

Thailand’s Recurrent ‘Colour’ Protests

The central question is whether democracy or semi-democracy should be subordinated to the personal ambitions of a few leaders like Thaksin or should the rule of law prevail.

April 12, 2010

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