Sri Lanka: Will Developmental Projects Solve Political Problems? Infrastructure development projects in the North and the Eastern province is undoubtedly important to banish poverty but cannot be a “major part of political solution” as pronounced by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Gulbin Sultana | February 10, 2011 | IDSA Comments
After Tunisia and Egypt: The mood in the Arab streets and palaces The events in Tunisia and Egypt have raised hopes among the people and, on the other hand alarmed the undemocratic and authoritarian Arab rulers. Time has arrived for the rulers to take note of the aspirations of the people. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan | February 10, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Crisis in Egypt: Implications for India In the past India has followed a policy of non-intervention in the internal affairs of other countries. However, it cannot shy away from its commitment and support to a peaceful mass movement for political reform. Untitled | February 04, 2011 | Issue Brief
Accelerating India’s “Look West Policy” in the Gulf The Gulf region is important for India because of increased cooperation in the fields of trade, business, politics and security. The "Look West Policy" intends to further deepen India's engagement with its "extended neighbourhood." Prasanta Kumar Pradhan | February 04, 2011 | Issue Brief
The Arab tumult in its wider meaning The threat of extremism has been used too long to deny democracy. Instead, democratisation is a possible antidote for extremism. Ali Ahmed | February 04, 2011 | IDSA Comments
The Crisis in Egypt and its Impact on the Oil Market The political unrest in Egypt has shaken the world oil market and triggered fears of long-lasting economic damage if the crisis were to deepen. Shebonti Ray Dadwal | February 04, 2011 | IDSA Comments
An appraisal of Norway’s Role in Sri Lanka Karuna’s revelation that Norway provided funds for the LTTE to purchase lethal weapons has revived the focus on that country’s role in the Sri Lankan ethnic conflict. Hemantha Dayaratne | February 03, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Naga Peace Negotiations and the NSCN (IM)’s Significant Shift in Posture The NSCN (IM) leadership's acceptance of Indian passports reflects a significant shift from its earlier political posture of an independent sovereign Naga homeland. Namrata Goswami | February 02, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Disarmament’s ‘Lost Decade’ The paralysis at the Conference on Disarmament (CD) captures the state of affairs that has bedevilled the field of arms control/disarmament during the last 10 years. S. Samuel C. Rajiv | February 02, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Hu Jintao’s State Visit to the United States: An attempt to put the Sino-US narrative in place While the Chinese president’s trip concluded with a joint statement and the signing of trade and investment deals, it achieved little in terms of addressing pressing global problems and bilateral issues. Jagannath P. Panda , R N Das , Priyanka Pandit , Vidya Krishnamurthi | February 01, 2011 | Issue Brief
