R. S. Kalha

Tibet as a Factor in Sino-Indian Relations Past and Present

Tibet has always been the core issue in Sino-Indian relations. Even during the 1962 conflict, Chinese leaders, including Mao, acknowledged that the conflict was not about the boundary or territory...

The Wages of Naivety

It is hoped that regrettable as the murder of Ambassador Stevens is, those in authority in Washington might be persuaded to do their ‘sums’ once again and take a second...

R. S. Kalha |
September 18, 2012 |
IDSA Comments

The Importance of Chinese Defence Minister Liang Guanglie’s Visit to India

Chinese defence minister’s visit to India assumes special significance in the context of growing Chinese concerns about American rebalancing strategy in the Asia Pacific and growing Indo-US relations. India should...

R. S. Kalha |
September 11, 2012 |
IDSA Comments

Japan-China stand-off over Senkaku/Diaoyu Islands

The rise of nationalism in both Japan and China and the sovereignty issue over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands in the East China Sea is a highly explosive mix, perhaps even more...

R. S. Kalha |
August 27, 2012 |
IDSA Comments

China’s Forward Policy in the South China Sea

Cooperation and goodwill of the South-East Asian nations and the international community far outweighs any purported advantage that China might gain in occupying these barren islands.

R. S. Kalha |
July 30, 2012 |
IDSA Comments

Is the Arab spring over?

Whatever may be the eventual outcome in Syria, there is no denying the fact that for all practical purposes the dream of establishing democracy and the rule of law and...

R. S. Kalha |
June 26, 2012 |
IDSA Comments

The China Bull in the Ring

The Chinese decision to send warships to the Scarborough shoals was intended to send a message not only to the Philippines but also to the United States as well as...

R. S. Kalha |
May 28, 2012 |
IDSA Comments

US Strategic Thinking in an Era of Energy Self Sufficiency

With the United States possibly becoming self sufficient in oil and natural gas, a profound change in its strategic thinking is bound to take place.

R. S. Kalha |
May 08, 2012 |
IDSA Comments

The Red Princelings of China

The spotlight focused on the Bo family and its affairs has shown just how lavish the life-styles are of the ruling elite and how extensive their financial holdings and investments...

R. S. Kalha |
April 20, 2012 |
IDSA Comments

Tibetan Self Immolation: A Cry in the Wilderness?

Millions all over the world who saw the self immolation of Jamphel Yeshi could not but have failed to be moved at the gruesome sight and at the plight of...