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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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

Climate change discussions may not have collapsed but difficult and bruising negotiations lie ahead and there will be immense pressure on developing countries to accept legally binding cuts.

• Arvind Gupta , Akash S. Goud |
• December 21, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments