Pankaj K Jha
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.
Agent Orange: Resonance on Vietnam-US Relations
US troops used chemical dioxin, Agent Orange, to get rid of the green forest cover and other foliage, so as to cut the supply lines of North Vietnamese guerillas.
Vietnamese Defence White Paper 2009
Vietnam’s third national defence white paper shows its commitment to greater transparency in defence modernization and strategic planning.
Religious Assertion in Malaysia: Constrained or Conflagrated?
For several decades, religion has been a visible and potent force in the domestic politics of Muslim countries.
Military Modernisation in Southeast Asia: China Factor or Interstate Conflicts?
Chairperson: Ramesh V Phadke
Discussants: Chintamani Mahapatra and Shishir Upadhyaya
Challenges Before New Government in Indonesia
A Constitutional court recently dismissed a petition about alleged electoral irregularities filed by opposition presidential candidates Megawati Sukarnoputri and Jusuf Kalla.
Jakarta Blasts and Jemaah Islamiyah
Indonesian police confirmed on July 19 that the twin blasts at the Ritz Carlton and Marriott Hotels in Jakarta two days earlier, which left nine people dead (including two suicide bombers) and more th
F-22 Raptor : Economics versus Technology
The US Department of Defence has been contemplating whether to lift the ban on F-22 exports, the fifth generation stealth aircraft.
