Developments in the Maldives and India’s Options Knowing how slippery the democratic playfield can be and having a sense of who actually has fouled, as a sort of friendly referee, India should award a free kick to the player who has been knocked down. A.K. Banerjee February 21, 2012 IDSA Comments
Japan’s Territorial Dispute with Russia heating up again With Russia’s increasing involvement in the Asia-Pacific region, it has become extremely important for Japan to build a relationship of trust with that country and keep the territorial dispute on the back seat, at least for the time being. Pranamita Baruah February 17, 2012 IDSA Comments
As Pakistan observes Kashmir Solidarity Day… Over the last few years, there is a whole range of instances where the common Kashmiri has become a part of the Indian landscape, by persevering through the difficult circumstances in the Valley and making something worthwhile of their life. Arpita Anant February 17, 2012 IDSA Comments
Sticky Bomb Creates A Sticky Situation For India India will have to take a call on whether the pivotal position of Iran for reaching Afghanistan and Central Asia outweighs the benefits India derives from its relationship with the West and the Arab world. Sushant Sareen February 17, 2012 IDSA Comments
The Rafale : An Opportunity Towards Indigenous Aircraft Design And Manufacture In the wake of the selection of the Rafale the offset clause currently in force must be used to revamp India’s domestic aerospace industry, making it more technologically current and capable of taking on advanced design and development tasks in future. Vivek Kapur February 17, 2012 IDSA Comments
India and West Asian Political Tensions There is a real danger that India’s strategic space in West Asia could be further constricted due to the rising political tensions on account of the Iranian nuclear imbroglio. S. Samuel C. Rajiv February 16, 2012 IDSA Comments
India and the Maldivian Malady The challenge before India is to make sure that it stands on the side of popular aspirations, democratic and secular values and representative forces in its immediate periphery. S. D. Muni February 15, 2012 IDSA Comments
Terror Changes Its Spots The 13/2 terrorist attack against the Israeli diplomat exposes India to the possibility of a more potent and professional group, which may have already raised the capability levels of indigenous terror cells and created a threat which is both real and potent. Vivek Chadha February 14, 2012 IDSA Comments
Myanmar and the United States: On a Reconciliatory Path? The current trajectory of developments is likely to lead to the point where the US and the Sein government find ways to resolve outstanding points of contention between them, leading to Myanmar moving further along the path of greater political freedom, better human rights and good governance. Rahul Mishra February 14, 2012 IDSA Comments
The Syrian Conundrum As long as the army remains loyal to Bashar, the rebels are unlikely to make much headway, although their continued ability to secure weapons through the Turkish border would plunge Syria into a protracted civil war. Stanly Johny February 14, 2012 IDSA Comments
