United States
The United States in Central Asia: Reassessing a Challenging Partnership
This article focuses on the evolving place of the US in the Central Asian arena, analysing how US interests have changed in this region since the 1990s.
The Post Osama Possibilities
The elimination of OBL might not accelerate US withdrawal from Afghanistan, but in all probability this marks the beginning of the end of active US military presence in Afghanistan.
Assessing the Jimmy Carter-led Elders’ Efforts to Resolve North Korean Issue
While keeping the doors open for negotiations, the US and South Korea are unlikely to relax any of the terms and conditions they have set for Pyongyang.
India’s Limited Options in Afghanistan
Despite the talk about India having key strategic interests in Afghanistan, it neither has the necessary resources nor the clout to influence developments in Afghanistan.
Dynamics of Expanding the SCO
Given the uncertainties and lack of consensus among SCO members, India must proceed cautiously on the issue seeking full membership.
Giving away our best and brightest
The present state of affairs indicates that India will continue to be a reservoir of talent for other countries to power their growth, than the global innovation powerhouse that it aspires to be.
Russia-USA Stalemate on Tactical Nuclear Weapons
The impasse over missile defence, CFE and NATO expansion has led to a stalemate in talks to reduce tactical nuclear weapons.
The US Defence Acquisition System
This paper makes an attempt to analyse and evaluate the US Department of Defence Acquisition System by highlighting the relationship of the requirements generation and budgeting process, the key actor
Washington’s War & Diplomacy in Afghanistan
The defence diplomacy of the United States in the midst of the current war against terror in Afghanistan is designed towards ending the US military operations without ceding total authority to the Tal
Public Finance and National Security: Deficit Reduction and the American Military in a Time of Diminished Resources
The United States faces a budget crisis of proportions with no precedent in its recent history. The country’s economic dominance since the end of World War II has supported a military posture with global reach and influence.
