India’s Membership of the NSG: Possible Options This Brief elaborates the principles that need to be followed to evolve a criteria-based approach to enable India to join the NSG as a full member and contribute materially and substantially to a future non-proliferation regime that will be acceptable to the international community as a whole. G. Balachandran | June 16, 2011 | Issue Brief
Is India’s Transport Infrastructure Prepared for the Eastern Front? It is imperative that the transport connectivity in the Northeast be strengthened by the establishment of railway networks in the hinterland, by the timely construction of roads that extend to the borders, and by expediting the construction of bridges. Shivananda H | June 15, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Faulty Manpower Policy in Indian Armed Forces: Time for Action Faulty promotion policies and the unsatisfactory professional education of the officer corps deprive Indian military officers of the opportunity to master strategy and develop capacities for handling high level issues. Rumel Dahiya | June 13, 2011 | Issue Brief
The Situation in Sri Lanka: An Update Acknowledging the fact that military victory over the LTTE is not the final solution, Mahinda Rajapaksa has promised to restore the rights and dignity of the Tamils through a political solution. Gulbin Sultana | June 10, 2011 | Issue Brief
Hurdles before a ‘Grand Coalition’ in Japanese Politics Significant policy differences between the DPJ and LDP and New Komeito’s unwillingness to lose its identity will prevent the formation of a grand coalition. Rajaram Panda | June 10, 2011 | IDSA Comments
India-Africa ties get a boost At the Second India-Africa Forum Summit held in Addis Ababa, India’s relations with African countries have got a boost with the various cooperation initiatives unveiled by the Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh. Ruchita Beri | June 09, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Tamanthi Hydel Project: India’s Eastern Foothold Building dams like the Tamanthi represent India’s attempt to enhance strategic ties with Myanmar, which is seen as India’s gateway to the ASEAN. Shivananda H | June 06, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Fukushima Crisis Triggers Debate on the Future of Nuclear Energy The increasing debate after the Fukushima crisis has undermined the recent renaissance of nuclear power and is likely to usher in greater regulation and stringent safety measures, making alternative sources of energy cheaper and therefore more appealing. Pranamita Baruah | June 06, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Afghanistan: An idea anticipating peace In a positive movement, ISAF’s peace enforcement operation over time will have to shift to peacekeeping. Thinking through the idea of UN-SAARC hybrid peacekeeping mission now could help catalyse the peace process eventually. Ali Ahmed | June 06, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Non-Proliferation Lobby Analysts Seek to Corner India on CTBT To resolve the challenge posed by the NPT criteria, the best solution would be to amend the NPT and accommodate India as a nuclear weapon state. Rajiv Nayan | June 03, 2011 | IDSA Comments
