The review shows a remarkable shift in the strategic thinking of UK from that of the Cold War frame to a more independent contemporary assessment with a focus on non-conventional threats.
The time has come for citizens of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland to stand up against the negative culture of ‘bandhs’ issued by armed groups who invariably represent only themselves, and hold their state governments accountable for poor governance.
The US needs to take direct charge of the peace talks prong of strategy to meet the mid-2011 deadline of beginning its troops withdrawal as well as to enable NATO departure by 2014.
As long as the sub-conventional deterrence holds, the enunciation of the Cold Start doctrine actually introduces a degree of strategic stability in the region.
In the latest game of one-upmanship, North Korea has up the ante by announcing to the world that there is no stopping its nuclear development programme.
Skolkovo Initiative: Russia’s Drive Towards Modernization
The Skolkova initiative is part of Russia’s attempt to develop a robust national innovation system and a knowledge based economy.
Less Brussels, more La Manche*? The Case of Anglo-French Defence Co-operation
The question is not whether bilateral co-operation among member-states is a substitute for common European defence.
Britain’s Strategic Defence and Security Review
The review shows a remarkable shift in the strategic thinking of UK from that of the Cold War frame to a more independent contemporary assessment with a focus on non-conventional threats.
The Culture of ‘Bandhs’ and the Absence of Local Governance in the Northeast
The time has come for citizens of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland to stand up against the negative culture of ‘bandhs’ issued by armed groups who invariably represent only themselves, and hold their state governments accountable for poor governance.
India and New Zealand: Engaging each other in Asia
India and New Zealand have a great opportunity to work together for the economic wellbeing of the Pacific Island nations.
Obama’s AfPak Review should emphasise on Peace Talks with the Taliban
The US needs to take direct charge of the peace talks prong of strategy to meet the mid-2011 deadline of beginning its troops withdrawal as well as to enable NATO departure by 2014.
Indo-US Defence Cooperation: Set to Chart a New Trajectory
The most important though understated aspect of Obama’s visit to India was the forward movement on almost all facets of defence cooperation.
Why Japan’s economy is ailing?
Japan needs to structurally transform domestic demand by focusing on its service sector – medical services, education, environment, and health.
Cold Start as Deterrence against Proxy War
As long as the sub-conventional deterrence holds, the enunciation of the Cold Start doctrine actually introduces a degree of strategic stability in the region.
North Korea – Construction of Nuclear Power Plant
In the latest game of one-upmanship, North Korea has up the ante by announcing to the world that there is no stopping its nuclear development programme.
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