Comments & Briefs

The Ozawa Phenomena in Japanese Politics

Ozawa’s clout, power and influence remain formidable and he is likely to remain an active player in Japanese politics.

February 10, 2010

  • Rajaram Panda
  • Read More

    Missing: An Obama Foreign Policy

    Obama has crafted an administration that has a Clinton brain inside an Obama face. Clinton I lost Russia for the West. Clinton II aka Obama I is on track to lose India.

    February 08, 2010

  • M. D. Nalapat
  • Read More

    Ups, Downs and Ups in Obama’s Approach towards India

    While it is premature to draw conclusions on Obama’s policy towards India, his first year in office certainly did not carry forward his predecessor’s initiatives.

    February 05, 2010

  • Chintamani Mahapatra
  • Read More

    Media’s Constructivism and the India-Pakistan Peace Process

    Whether the media groups succeed in achieving their “Aman ki Asha” is yet to be seen. But if they can sustain their vigorous campaign, the desire for peace in the region may deepen further.

    February 02, 2010

  • Shamshad A. Khan
  • Read More

    Dams in Arunachal Pradesh: Between Development Debates and Strategic Dimensions

    Dam building in Arunachal Pradesh should not be perceived as an insurmountable irritant, but rather as a sign of a vibrant Indian democracy.

    February 01, 2010

  • Medha Bisht
  • Read More

    The Law Catches Up With Mujib Killers in Bangladesh

    The punishment of Mujib’s killers will hopefully now delegitimize this process and strengthen democracy in Bangladesh.

    February 01, 2010

  • Anand Kumar
  • Read More

    The London Conference: It is time for India to reassess its Afghan Policy

    This is a good time for India to review its Afghan strategy taking into account increasing war weariness of the Western forces and President Karzai’s policy of reintegrating the ‘good Taliban’.

    February 01, 2010

  • Arvind Gupta
  • Read More

    China’s Missile Defence Test: Yet Another Milestone?

    China’s missile defence test could possibly up the ante in the region, with other regional powers considering measures in reaction.

    February 01, 2010

  • Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
  • Read More

    Nuclear Implications of the ‘Two Front’ Formulation

    The nuclear ‘backdrop’ carries dangers even in a single front let alone a ‘two front’ situation, particularly since a move to rescind the NFU tenet of doctrine may be necessary.

    January 29, 2010

  • Ali Ahmed
  • Read More

    Revisiting the Japan-US Security Treaty in Crisis at the 50th Anniversary

    The Japan-US alliance is indispensable for dealing with the uncertain future of regional and global security, particularly in the Korean Peninsula and to ensure China’s responsible role in the region.

    January 29, 2010

  • Ishida Yasuyuki
  • Read More