Non-Traditional Security Centre

Copenhagen Accord has initiated a drift in climate change negotiations

January 4, 2010

The Copenhagen Accord is weak and a step back from the Bali Action Plan which talked about four pillars of negotiations – mitigation, adaptation, financial support and technology transfer.

Internet at the Crossroads

December 31, 2009

The Internet’s blurred boundaries and its existing vulnerabilities have led to unhealthy trends, which, if not addressed adequately, could pose severe problems.

Is Energy Security the Main Driver for the West's Debate on Climate Change?

November 2009

Though global warming and climate change is a real concern and needs to be addressed, it is concerns over energy security that are driving the West's policy and debate on climate change.

The beginning of the end of the dollar era?

October 14, 2009

The ramifications of an end to dollar-based oil trade would extend far beyond the oil market and would herald the beginning of a new international political order.

Swine Flu: A National Security Issue

August 13, 2009

The security architecture of any state is normally based on traditional concepts like dealing with issues related to war and peace.

Sino US Climate Pact: Context, text and subtext

August 10, 2009

The United States and China signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on bilateral cooperation on energy, climate change and environment during their recently concluded strategic and economic dialogu

Finally, US action on Climate Change takes the first baby step

July 1, 2009

The United States House of Representatives passed a landmark legislation H.R. 2454, the "American Clean Energy and Security Act," by a narrow margin of 219-212 on 26 June 2009.

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