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International economic circumstances are propitious for India and Indian defence companies to strike deals that would help reduce dependence on foreign sources for defence needs.

• Ramesh Phadke
• November 29, 2011
• IDSA Comments

While much was promised once the city regained its balance after the attacks, on the third anniversary of this horrific incident, still a lot remains unsaid and undone.

• Sriya Chakravarti
• November 29, 2011
• IDSA Comments

With Putin expected to assume the Presidency in March 2012, one can expect a more assertive Russia in its dealings with the West though there may not be any major changes in current policies.

• Rajorshi Roy
• November 29, 2011
• IDSA Comments

Despite reports of deliberations of war in anticipation of and later publication of the latest IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear programme, the November 18 IAEA resolution has desisted from referring the issue to the UNSC. New set of unilateral sanctions on its oil sector by US, Britain, and Canada announced on November 21 though have further increased the economic stakes for Iran.

• S. Samuel C. Rajiv
• November 25, 2011
• IDSA Comments

The importance of the MFN status issue lies in the debate that the agreement has initiated in Pakistan, which could influence both the internal political structures of the country as well as the way it deals with its neighbours.

• Shamshad A. Khan , Amit Julka
• November 23, 2011
• IDSA Comments

The East Asian Summit was a rude awakening, for not one country spoke up on behalf of China on the issue of disputes in the South China Sea.

• R. S. Kalha
• November 23, 2011
• IDSA Comments

F-35 is not an ideal choice because of the delay in its developmental schedule, a tight production line, prohibitive cost, India’s own efforts to jointly develop and produce a fifth generation fighter with Russia, and little technological or industrial benefits that would accrue.

• Laxman Kumar Behera
• November 23, 2011
• IDSA Comments

Byzantine intrigues are nothing new in the sordid world of Pakistan’s power politics.

• Sushant Sareen
• November 23, 2011
• IDSA Comments

There certainly exists some logic behind India, Japan and the US working together, and that too in a region that lacks solid security architecture.

• Rajaram Panda , Victoria Tuke
• November 22, 2011
• Issue Brief

Prime Minister Gillard's decision to reverse the uranium export policy not just indicates a dramatic shift in Australia’s strategic outlook, but also could endow a decisive fillip to its crisis-hit uranium industry.

• A. Vinod Kumar
• November 21, 2011
• IDSA Comments