‘Social Capital’ and its Significance in Reimagining Chindia Writings on India–China relations in recent years are increasingly seen to be imputing Machiavellian realism to the political and, increasingly, economic sphere of interaction. Joe Thomas Karackattu | January 2012 | Strategic Analysis
China’s Growing Economic Presence in Ukraine and Belarus China is gradually increasing its economic and commercial presence in Eastern Europe by signing bilateral agreements with countries that are still in transition, some of which are members of the European Union (EU). Richard Rousseau | January 2012 | Strategic Analysis
India’s Overseas Assets: Do They Contribute to Energy Security? When a resource-deficient country becomes industrialised lifestyles become increasingly energy intensive, compelling it to seek resources overseas. Shebonti Ray Dadwal | January 2012 | Strategic Analysis
India’s Economic Miracle and its Impact on Nepal For a long time, it was common practice to term the rate of economic growth in India the ‘Hindu rate of growth’—a derogatory term for the low growth rate of the economy. Hari Bansh Jha | January 2012 | Strategic Analysis
Sino-Indian relations 2011: A Mixed Bag of Highs and Lows The year gone by witnessed India’s firm responses to bilateral issues and China’s appreciation of the Indian position, thus providing a positive momentum to India-China relations. R N Das | December 30, 2011 | IDSA Comments
The Year That Was in Cyberspace Where the next headline grabbing cyber event would take place or in what form is difficult to predict, though it could well be perpetrated by a class that is yet to open its account, the cyber terrorist. Cherian Samuel | December 29, 2011 | IDSA Comments
The Arab Spring: A Year Later The Arab countries where people have successfully overthrown the dictatorial regimes now face the daunting task of moving forward with democratic processes, economic development and institution building. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan | December 23, 2011 | IDSA Comments
The Difa-e Pakistan Rally in Lahore and its Implications for Pakistan By staging such a massive gathering in Lahore, it appears that the military is trying to bring JuD into mainstream politics, which is clearly an ominous sign of the times to come. Amit Julka | December 23, 2011 | IDSA Comments
“Comfort Women” issue: A constant irritant in Japan-South Korea Relations The issue of “comfort women” continues to haunt Japan’s relations with its neighbour, South Korea. Koreans are unable to forget the atrocities committed by the Japanese military during the long colonial rule from 1910-1945 over the entire Korean peninsula. Rajaram Panda | December 22, 2011 | IDSA Comments
India’s lukewarm response to Australia’s quest for a trilateral dialogue Though India would be keen to expand defence cooperation on a one-to-one basis with Australia, especially on counter-terrorism and maritime security issues, it is likely to remain averse to joining any regional security grouping directed against China. Rajaram Panda | December 21, 2011 | IDSA Comments
