India struggling to cope with sanctions on Iran The Indian government is now weighing several options to manoeuvre around the ever-tightening sanctions, including the provision of sovereign guarantees to oil tanker operators. Shebonti Ray Dadwal | June 26, 2012 | Issue Brief
The Delhi Investment Summit on Afghanistan The main objective of the summit is to attract foreign investment in Afghanistan, particularly in the context of emerging opportunities in sectors like mining, hydrocarbons, infrastructure, telecommunications, agriculture, education, health services, etc. Gulshan Sachdeva | June 26, 2012 | IDSA Comments
Is the Arab spring over? Whatever may be the eventual outcome in Syria, there is no denying the fact that for all practical purposes the dream of establishing democracy and the rule of law and the institution of human rights in the Arab World is almost over. R. S. Kalha | June 26, 2012 | IDSA Comments
Fantasising ‘Afghan Good Enough’ Where does Pakistan figure in ‘Afghan good enough’ if Pakistan’s centrality in the Western approach is taken into account? Not working towards a ‘Pakistan good enough’ would simply mean that ‘Afghan good enough’ is not ‘good enough’. Vishal Chandra | June 22, 2012 | IDSA Comments
MONUSCO: A Backgrounder Despite a humungous infusion of military-logistical support, MONUSCO has achieved little in terms of fulfilling its primary mandate of protecting civilians in the DRC. Sneha Bhura | June 22, 2012 | Backgrounder
GCC and the Syrian Crisis The approach of GCC countries towards the Syrian crisis has shifted from appealing for political reforms to internationalising the issue to arming the regime’s opposition. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan | June 21, 2012 | IDSA Comments
What lies behind the Taliban statement on India? India will remain a card in the hand of any future Afghan dispensation (whether Taliban or anti-Taliban) to strengthen its negotiating position with Pakistan. Sushant Sareen | June 21, 2012 | IDSA Comments
Space Code of Conduct: Inadequate Mechanism The EU’s Code of Conduct has been advertised as a mechanism to preserve the sustainability and security of space, but it is difficult to comprehend how a non-binding and voluntary mechanism could help achieve this. Ajey Lele | June 18, 2012 | IDSA Comments
Israel’s Dolphin-Class Submarines: A Potent Deterrent? The primary role of Israel’s current fleet of ‘Dolphins’ is likely to be limited to serve as instruments of ‘signalling’ strategic intent to potential enemies rather than as effective pre-emptive strike or competent second-strike platforms. S. Samuel C. Rajiv | June 15, 2012 | IDSA Comments
Transformation of the Indian Air Force over the Next Decade The ongoing transformation involving the induction of advanced weapon and combat support systems is aimed at developing the IAF’s capabilities to deliver what is required of it. Vivek Kapur | June 13, 2012 | Issue Brief
