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JCPOA and the IAEA: Challenges Ahead

JCPOA and the IAEA: Challenges Ahead

Three issues of contention have animated the debate about the role of the IAEA vis-à-vis the JCPOA. These relate to resolving concerns relating to PMD, those governing ‘anytime, anywhere access’, and the IAEA’s ability to ensure Iran’s compliance with the JCPOA.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv
August 07, 2015

The Naga Peace Accord: Why Now?

The Naga Peace Accord: Why Now?

A resolution of one of the oldest armed ethnic conflicts in the Northeast offers a way forward to resolving many other ethnic conflicts in the region such as those involving Kukis, Meiteis, Bodos, Dimasas, Hmars, and Karbis.

Namrata Goswami
August 07, 2015

Children in Indian Maoist Ranks

Children in Indian Maoist Ranks

At one point there were an estimated 800 children in the ranks of the Maoists. Variously known as Bal Dasta, Bal Sangh and Bal Sangham, they are used for intelligence gathering, carrying food and arms, and serving extortion notes.

P. V. Ramana
August 06, 2015

The Euro-Greek Crisis

The Euro-Greek Crisis

There are distressing signals that the EU led by Germany is going in the wrong direction, moving away from the vision of its founders who aspired to build a Europe of democracies based on solidarity among Europeans.

K. P. Fabian
August 04, 2015

India through the Chinese Lens

India through the Chinese Lens

How did the Chinese media portray Prime Minister Modi’s May 2015 visit? And what does that indicate about official China’s perceptions of India given that the coverage of India in the Chinese media is overwhelmingly State-controlled?

Saurabh Kumar
August 04, 2015

70th Commemoration Anniversary of the End of WW II: Japan's New Security Legislation and the Spotlight on Its War 'Apology'

70th Commemoration Anniversary of the End of WW II: Japan's New Security Legislation and the Spotlight on Its War 'Apology'

For the 70th commemoration anniversary of the end of World War II to be meaningful, Japan, China and South Korea need to jointly address the issues involved through a combination of moral responsibility and political maturity.

Preeti Nalwa
August 03, 2015

Army Should Back the State Police Not Replace Them in Counter-Terror Operations

Army Should Back the State Police Not Replace Them in Counter-Terror Operations

Instead of exhibiting eagerness to take a leading part in every internal security task, it would be prudent for the Army to remain alert and be prepared and willing to back up the police.

Shashank Ranjan
August 03, 2015

The Rajapakse ‘Coup’ and Upcoming Parliamentary Election in Sri Lanka

The Rajapakse ‘Coup’ and Upcoming Parliamentary Election in Sri Lanka

For the people of Sri Lanka the choice is clear – between de-democratisation represented by Rajapakse and his supporters, and democratisation represented by Sirisena and his political allies.

Smruti S. Pattanaik
July 28, 2015

On the Threshold of a New Procurement Regime

On the Threshold of a New Procurement Regime

Recommendations that defence procurement be handled by the military brass, ministers stay out of defence deals, and an external procurement agency be set up to handle procurement and focus on indigenization are indeed extraordinary.

Amit Cowshish
July 23, 2015

India-US Nuclear Deal: Only Half Realised After a Decade

India-US Nuclear Deal: Only Half Realised After a Decade

While the first watt of power from foreign-aided projects may take many years to come, the 10th anniversary coincides with major transformations in India’s indigenous nuclear energy programme.

A. Vinod Kumar
July 21, 2015

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