Arvind Gupta

Durban Platform for a New Climate Change Agreement: An Assessment

Climate change discussions may not have collapsed but difficult and bruising negotiations lie ahead and there will be immense pressure on developing countries to accept legally binding cuts.

Arvind Gupta, Akash S. Goud |
December 21, 2011 |
IDSA Comments

Will Cooperative Security Work in South Asia?

While the cooperative security approach has not succeeded in resolving conflicts in South Asia, it might work when it comes to resolving human security related issues.

Arvind Gupta |
November 13, 2011 |
IDSA Comments

Istanbul Conference on Afghanistan: A Feeble Attempt at a Regional Solution

It will not be fair to assess the success or failure of the Conference at this stage. The fact that there was an attempt to forge regional cooperation on Afghanistan was a positive but feeble step.

A National Security Strategy Document for India

A National Security Strategy document should be realistic and balanced. While recognizing the challenges, it should also underline the opportunities. For, a successful national security strategy can give a fillip to our national consciousness, economy and socio-economic development, thus creating a calmer environment conducive for national development.

Arvind Gupta |
October 20, 2011 |
IDSA Comments

A National Security Strategy Document for India

A National Security Strategy document should be realistic and balanced. While recognizing the challenges, it should also underline the opportunities. For, a successful national security strategy can give a fillip to our national consciousness, economy and socio-economic development, thus creating a calmer environment conducive for national development.

Arvind Gupta |
October 20, 2011 |
IDSA Comments

Strategic Partnership with Afghanistan: India Showcases its Soft Power

If India is able to sustain a comprehensive partnership with Afghanistan in trying circumstances, it would serve as a model for managing its relationships with other neighbours.

Arvind Gupta |
October 10, 2011 |
IDSA Comments

The PM’s Speech at the 66th UNGA session: Indian Foreign Policy in Search of a Balance?

The PM’s speech in the UN General Assembly shows that Indian foreign policy may be rediscovering age old themes which had become subdued in recent years.

Arvind Gupta |
September 26, 2011 |
IDSA Comments

Evaluating India’s Strategic Partnerships using Analytic Hierarchy Process

Introduction

Arvind Gupta, Sarita Azad |
September 17, 2011 |
IDSA Comments

Issues Before the 7th Biological Weapons Review Conference

Given its record and its efforts to promote bio-security and bio-safety, India should adopt a proactive role in strengthening the BTWC further.

Arvind Gupta |
August 30, 2011 |
IDSA Comments

Game-theoretic Understanding of India-Pakistan Relations

Game theory can be helpful in understanding how India and Pakistan can get out of the low paying unhelpful situations, throw light on crisis escalation and crisis stability, and to understand their nuclear thresholds.