Arming the Unarmed Given lack of training, combat exposure and expertise in use of weapons, SPOs are unlikely to be effective even in the defensive line of action. Shivananda H May 18, 2011 IDSA Comments
UN Panel Report on Accountability in Sri Lanka The Panel has recommended genuine investigations into the alleged violations of the international humanitarian and human rights law committed by the GOSL and the LTTE. Gulbin Sultana May 18, 2011 IDSA Comments
‘Peace Talks’ in Assam’s Post Election Scenario Returning for a third consecutive term the Tarun Gogoi government in Assam should now confront and resolve the sensitive Internal Security Challenges from the perspective of ‘peace talks’ as against the victims’ right to justice Kishalay Bhattacharjee May 16, 2011 IDSA Comments
Relevance of the Nepal Army Proposal on Integration The Nepalese Army’s proposal on integration addresses both the Maoists’ insistence on integration of the ex-combatants and the non-Maoists’ anxiety that the army could face a professional crisis and politicisation. Indra Adhikari May 16, 2011 IDSA Comments
China’s Calibrated Response to Osama bin Laden’s Killing China’s response to the killing of Osama bin Laden has been cautious and marked by a degree of nuance given potential changes in US ties with Pakistan and India. R N Das May 13, 2011 IDSA Comments
Economic Potential of Northeast India: An Asset or Threat? Although the causes of insurgency in the region have been primarily political, the ambiguity related to its economic potential has added fuel to the turmoil. Shivananda H May 12, 2011 IDSA Comments
Pakistan’s ‘First Use’ in Perspective The article fleshes out Pakistani first use options for an informed discussion on the implied nuclear threat that Pakistan sometimes resorts to. Ali Ahmed May 12, 2011 IDSA Comments
Understanding the Maoist Challenge through the Development Debate The sense of a liberated zone is apparent as one enters Chitrakonda, with three storey tombs painted in red with the comrades’ name and a hammer and sickle dotting the arid landscape. Kishalay Bhattacharjee May 12, 2011 IDSA Comments
India to Stay Relevant in Afghanistan The underlying message of Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s visit is to convey to Pakistan, the US and the others that India has strategic interests in Afghanistan. Arvind Gupta , Ashok K. Behuria , Vishal Chandra May 12, 2011 IDSA Comments
US Role in Libya: Declining Hegemony? Contrary to popular perception the US has adopted a cautious approach with President Obama outlining a limited role for the United States in the UN-authorised military intervention in Libya. Babjee Pothuraju May 10, 2011 IDSA Comments
