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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.

March 07, 2011

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.

March 01, 2011

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.

February 25, 2011

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..

February 24, 2011

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.

February 23, 2011

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.

February 23, 2011

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

February 23, 2011

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.

February 21, 2011

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.

February 16, 2011

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.

February 16, 2011

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