Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Committee Report: A Valuable Process than an End Product The value of Report of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Committee lies more in the process it created and the multiple narratives it brought in from the periphery rather than as an end product in itself. Amali Wedagedara | February 01, 2012 | Issue Brief
Cheru, Fantu and Cyril Obi (eds.), The Rise of China & India in Africa: Challenges Africa and Asia have a long history of politico- economic relations and the scale and pace of trade and investment flows has been growing in recent times. African countries are no silent spectators to the economic rise of China and India; they are party to the growth story. In this context, The Rise of China & India in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities and Critical Interventions offers a timely analysis of China and India’s engagement in Africa. Babjee Pothuraju | February 2012 | Africa Trends
Cheru, Fantu and Cyril Obi (eds.), The Rise of China & India in Africa: Challenges Africa and Asia have a long history of politico- economic relations and the scale and pace of trade and investment flows has been growing in recent times. African countries are no silent spectators to the economic rise of China and India; they are party to the growth story. In this context, The Rise of China & India in Africa: Challenges, Opportunities and Critical Interventions offers a timely analysis of China and India’s engagement in Africa. Babjee Pothuraju | February 2012 | Africa Trends
Maoists understand the limitations of Mine Proof Vehicles After a systematic study of the MPV deployed in anti-Maoist operations, the Maoists have come to the conclusion that “There is no such thing as a mine proof vehicle”. P. V. Ramana | January 30, 2012 | IDSA Comments
EU Oil embargo on Iran—China is now the pivot All China has to do is to purchase Iranian oil and off-set this against a supply of essential consumer goods from China to Iran and settle the accounts in Chinese Yuan. R. S. Kalha | January 30, 2012 | IDSA Comments
Private Sector Participation in Defence Production: Industrial Licensing and FDI Issues Notwithstanding positive developments over the last decade, certain grey areas in industrial licensing and FDI policy need further improvement to facilitate the private sector’s more meaningful participation in the Indian defence industry. Laxman Kumar Behera | January 27, 2012 | IDSA Comments
How Accurate is the NTI Nuclear Materials Security Index? While the project that produced the Report engaged some credible scholars from western universities and elsewhere, but the control and leadership exercised on the project by known non-proliferation activists may have sent a wrong signal to the non-western world. Rajiv Nayan , Ch. Viyyanna Sastry | January 24, 2012 | IDSA Comments
The New Year Saga: China Dampens Tibetan’s Celebration The Chinese New Year celebrations formally began on Monday, January 23. China has become 4710 years old as per its lunar calendar. This year will be known as the Year of the Dragon, which symbolises strength and prosperity. The New Year celebration is one of the longest and the principal festive season for the Chinese: the official holiday itself extends over a week or two. Tibet and Tibetans, however, have to wait a little longer for their New Year celebrations. Jagannath P. Panda | January 24, 2012 | IDSA Comments
Popular Demonstrations in Russia and Putin’s Return to the Presidency Putin is likely to overcome ongoing protests and return as President in the March elections, although his popularity could fall further if he fails to respond to the growing signs of discontent on significant issues relating to transparency and accountability. Nivedita Das Kundu | January 23, 2012 | IDSA Comments
Analysing the failed Coup in Bangladesh The failed coup indicates the penetration of Islamists and more specifically that of the Hizb ut-Tahrir whose main support base is among the educated youth, who are highly motivated and belong to affluent families in urban areas. Smruti S. Pattanaik | January 23, 2012 | IDSA Comments
