Integrating Defence Plans with Niti Aayog’s Long Term Vision While it may be tempting for the Niti Aayog to make deep inroads into defence planning, it would be wise to focus only on those areas that do not disturb the core function of defence preparedness. Amit Cowshish June 06, 2016 IDSA Comments
Assessing Power Transition in Taiwan: From KMT to DPP The return of DPP to power is a significant development from the point of view of cross-strait relations and security in East Asia. Given its growing thrust on ‘Act East’, India needs to take note of the political shift in Taiwan and its likely impact at the wider regional level. Prashant Kumar Singh June 01, 2016 IDSA Comments
Rebalancing with India New Delhi is aware of Washington’s keenness to marshal India as the power that can tilt the strategic balance in Asia. Sarosh Bana May 31, 2016 IDSA Comments
Time to Rejuvenate the India-Russia Partnership India and Russia are natural allies. It is in the interest of both countries to have vibrant relations. The responsibility for this devolves upon Modi and Putin. Ashok Sajjanhar May 30, 2016 IDSA Comments
Perception matters against Left Wing Extremism Winning hearts and minds through the Civic Action Programme (CAP) and the Media/Perception Management Plan is an important element in combating LWE propaganda. Mathew Sinu Simon May 30, 2016 IDSA Comments
Obama in Hiroshima: Betwixt spoken and the unspoken His words might fall short of assuaging all but his visit to Hiroshima is a testimony of Obama being a leader of substance. Preeti Nalwa May 30, 2016 IDSA Comments
Problem of Fishermen in India-Sri Lanka Relations India should play a proactive role in assisting Sri Lanka in the fisheries sector and in creating conditions in the Palk Bay for the fishermen of both countries to exploit the respective fishing potential amicably. Gautam Sen May 20, 2016 IDSA Comments
Jerusalem Calling Modi visiting Jerusalem would be a re-affirmation of India’s diplomatic ability to pursue multiple national interests by manoeuvring between countries who have difficult or non-existent relationships among themselves but who share important relationships with India. S. Samuel C. Rajiv May 20, 2016 IDSA Comments
Emerging Flashpoints in the Himalayas It is time to bring together the interests of the Indian and Chinese governments toward seeking the common goal of saving the Himalayas and the people living in the region. P. Stobdan May 18, 2016 Issue Brief
Growing Warmth in Bangladesh-Myanmar Ties The coming to power of a democratic government in Myanmar has not only altered the political situation within but has also provided an opportunity to improve relations with Bangladesh. Anand Kumar May 18, 2016 IDSA Comments
