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Japan debates the viability of nuclear power plants

As Japan grapples with a “nuclear emergency situation” a domestic debate has begun about whether a quake -prone country should rely on nuclear power.

March 16, 2011

The Complacency Factor in Counter-Insurgency Operations

Complacency and not following procedures led to the ambush that killed eight BSF personnel in Assam.

March 16, 2011

Japan Coping with a National Calamity

The tsunami triggered by the quake swamped Sendai’s coast, picking up cars, ships and houses as it furiously surged three miles inland.

March 16, 2011

India and the Pakistan-China Nexus in Gilgit-Baltistan

China’s intensified engagement in the region, encompassing reconstruction and development, suggests a subtle move to alter the security situation.

March 16, 2011

Bangladesh Debates the Role of Fatwa

The demand to prohibit the Muslim clergy from issuing Fatwa is gathering momentum in Bangladesh.

March 15, 2011

Decoding the Dalai Lama’s Political Retirement

By devolving political functions to an elected leader, the Dalai Lama is guaranteeing the self-sustainability of the Tibet Movement.

March 14, 2011

Terrorism and Electoral Politics in Assam

While the study of electoral politics in the North East explains how democracy can absorb former rebels, it fails to answer the critical question of the victims’ right to justice.

March 11, 2011

Wake-up Call for Persian Gulf Rulers

Rulers of Gulf states should initiate reforms to accommodate the voices and aspirations of different sections of their societies.

March 08, 2011

India’s Defence Budget 2011-12

The defence budget for 2011-12 has not been unduly impacted by the fiscal consolidation process, and reflects the MoD’s ability to spend resources within the stipulated time.

March 07, 2011

EU needs Turkey more than ever before

With Turkey’s accession negotiations for EU membership going nowhere, Ankara is pursuing other diplomatic options.

March 07, 2011

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