The success of popular movements in the Middle East has raised the apprehensions of the Chinese Communist Party, which has been reminded of its own weakness.
Russia has renewed its efforts to reconfirm its territorial claim over the southern Kuril Islands, also claimed by Japan and known as the Northern Territories..
Abduction is a Maoist tactic to arm-twist the government and secure the release of imprisoned comrades as well as make some tactical gains by placing demands that could be projected as pro-people.
2011 began on a sombre note for arms control, nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament with Pakistan once again blocking negotiations for a FMCT
India should seek a regional solution to the Afghan conflict, involving a regional force under a UN flag to provide a stable environment for governance and development till the Afghan National Army can take over.
The amendment of the EAR is intended to realign US export policy towards India and expand cooperation in civil space, defence and high technology sectors.
Kan Naoto’s Uncertain Political Future
Japanese Prime Minister Kan Naoto is walking a tight rope with plunging popularity and growing demands for his resignation.
Did India Change its Nuclear Doctrine?: Much Ado about Nothing
Fears by some analysts that India has recently altered its nuclear doctrine, and particularly its no first use policy, are unfounded.
China’s Worried Response to the Uprisings in the Middle East
The success of popular movements in the Middle East has raised the apprehensions of the Chinese Communist Party, which has been reminded of its own weakness.
No Solution in Sight for Russo-Japanese Territorial Dispute
Russia has renewed its efforts to reconfirm its territorial claim over the southern Kuril Islands, also claimed by Japan and known as the Northern Territories..
Defence Budget 2011-12 should go beyond Fiscal Austerity
Ground reality rather than fiscal prudence should guide the Finance Minister while finalising the defence budget for 2011-12.
Maoists’ Abduction Tactic
Abduction is a Maoist tactic to arm-twist the government and secure the release of imprisoned comrades as well as make some tactical gains by placing demands that could be projected as pro-people.
Pakistan’s Annual Deception
2011 began on a sombre note for arms control, nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament with Pakistan once again blocking negotiations for a FMCT
US Strategy in Afghanistan and Regional Concerns
India should seek a regional solution to the Afghan conflict, involving a regional force under a UN flag to provide a stable environment for governance and development till the Afghan National Army can take over.
Will the ‘New’ left government resolve the political impasse in Nepal?
Although the option for the Maoists to join the Khanal government is open, for the time being the chances of a consensus government look remote.
India-US High Technology Cooperation: Moving Forward
The amendment of the EAR is intended to realign US export policy towards India and expand cooperation in civil space, defence and high technology sectors.
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