North Korea keeps the SPT members confused The developments in the Korean peninsula indicate that the East Asian states are not really in tune with each other on North Korea’s recent missile launches. Most of these states have their national priorities while dealing with the North. Pranamita Baruah | June 06, 2013 | IDSA Comments
Li Keqiang Visit to Pakistan: Assessing the Outcome Wide-ranging agreements and proposals were signed and discussed during Li’s visit to Pakistan. The emphasis between the two countries continues to be ‘strategic’ – ‘strategic communication’ and ‘reinforcing strategic and long term planning’. Mandip Singh | June 05, 2013 | Issue Brief
Russia and Pakistan New Equation Developments in Afghanistan are a key objective of Russia’s increased engagement with Pakistan. However, Russia and India share a time tested relationship that is unlikely to be affected by these overtures. Rajorshi Roy | June 04, 2013 | IDSA Comments
Syria and WMD: Deepening Uncertainty Even as the uncertainty over the alleged use of chemical weapons use in Syria deepens, the cautious US response to the situation has been conditioned by the lack of viable military options as well as its Iraq war experience. S. Samuel C. Rajiv | June 03, 2013 | Issue Brief
Taliban’s Spring Offensive and the Consequences The Taliban spring offensive is aimed at exploiting the situation and driving home the advantage. The present lull in coalition operations and indecision on the future outlook of international forces is adding to the Taliban’s advantage. Rajeev Agarwal | June 03, 2013 | IDSA Comments
India-Nigeria Relations: On the Upswing India’s relations with Nigeria are on the upswing. Ruchita Beri | June 2013 | Africa Trends
Libya: A Case of Revolution Gone Awry? Post-Gaddafi Libya is in a phase of difficult transition. Lack of well-established political framework, threat of uncontrolled armed militias and conflicting regional and tribal identities and interests are making it extremely difficult for Libya to move ahead. Rajeev Agarwal | June 2013 | Africa Trends
Chinese Premier’s Visit: Ambiguity prevails The Chinese prime minister’s visit was in no way intended to offer solution to the vexed issue of border incursion. Li came to pursue China’s national interest and not to enrich India-China bilateral ties. R. S. Kalha | May 31, 2013 | IDSA Comments
Chinese Premier’s Visit: Tibet remains the core issue The Chinese prime minister’s visit was in no way intended to offer solution to the vexed issue of border incursion. Li came to pursue China’s national interest and not to enrich India-China bilateral ties. Abanti Bhattacharya | May 31, 2013 | IDSA Comments
Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Challenges It will be unrealistic to expect any drastic change in the foreign policy orientation of Pakistan, because Pakistan’s geopolitical interests will not allow the new government to bring about radical change Sumita Kumar | May 28, 2013 | IDSA Comments
