Pakistan
Cold Start as Deterrence against Proxy War
As long as the sub-conventional deterrence holds, the enunciation of the Cold Start doctrine actually introduces a degree of strategic stability in the region.
South Asia: Envisioning a Regional Future
Publisher: Pentagon Security International(2010)
ISBN: 978-81-8274-497-4
Rs. 895
This volume includes a collection of papers contributed by eminent scholars and analysts from the South Asian region on how they visualise South Asia a decade hence. It is recognised that the region suffers from several constraints that has made common challenges difficult to address; nevertheless, there is an optimism that the region will move forward steadily albeit slowly, to evolve a common agenda, and shape a regional identity that would form the bedrock of any cooperative endeavour.
Karachi is Burning, Pakistan is Tottering
The continuing spiral of violence in Karachi signals the slow but gradual melting of a nuclear-armed State controlled by a military allied with global terrorist networks.
China relents but cannot stop North Korea from weapon proliferation
China’s objection to the early release of a UN report on North Korea’s compliance with UN sanctions stemmed from its misplaced confidence in international diplomacy.
Pakistan's Energy Security: Challenges and Options
Development prospects and economic growth in Pakistan, like in most other countries, will hinge on securing sustainable energy supplies.
Obama’s Forthcoming Visit to India
President Obama should make his stance clear on the issues of nuclear cooperation between China and Pakistan and perhaps take up the issue with Hu Jintao when he visits Washington DC early next year.
A Passage Through India?
Given the fragility of ISAF’s southern lines of communication passing through Pakistan, India could consider offering a passage through its territory as a meaningful alternative.
How ISI terrorises Pakistani Journalists
Umar Cheema’s abduction and torture by ISI officials recently is part of the strong arm tactics employed by the Pakistan Army and its intelligence wing to force journalists to fall in line.
Afghanistan: India should keep a low profile for the present
India must stay engaged, keep a low profile, earn the goodwill of the Afghan people through its multifaceted assistance programme, and stay away from any costly misadventure in the security sector.
Afghanistan: A Firewall is Better than Partition
India has been fairly successful in firewalling the radical blowback emanating from Pakistan in the past and need not be overly worried about the impending US withdrawal.
