J Nandakumar

J. Nandakumar was Research Assistant at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi

Energy and Turmoil in Myanmar

October 4, 2007

Thomas Friedman noted that "the price of oil and pace of freedom always move in opposite directions." This trend, which he cited in the case of Russia, Iran, and Venezuela, can be equally applied to M

The Need to Enhance Diplomatic Impetus in India's Global Energy Strategy

August 16, 2007

Overseas energy being a key factor in India's economic development, it is necessary to think whether we need to treat the country's global quest for energy resources as a purely commercial interaction

The Japan-China Joint Communiqué

October 19, 2006

China and Japan issued a joint communiqué in Beijing on October 8 during the Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's first foreign visit, vowing to promote strategic relations between the two countries i

Energy Transition: Strategic Necessity for India

June 26, 2006

After his landmark speech on energy independence on the eve of India's 59th Independence Day, President Abdul Kalam emphasised upon the importance of alternative fuel development to surmount the growi

Overfed Europe, Underpaid Russia: Beginning of a New Energy Cold War?

May 3, 2006

Russia is on the move to become an energy superpower by spreading its influence deep into Western and Eastern energy markets.

India-China Energy Cooperation: Attaining New Heights

November 28, 2005

Last week witnessed a major development on the India-China energy front with the joint bidding plan for Petro-Canada's Syrian assets by India’s Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) and the China Nat

Global Oil Politics and the Energy Security in the Asian region

April 11, 2005

The oil price in the international energy market appears set to remain high for the rest of this year despite the attempt of the oil giants to increase production.

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