The advantages of ‘Cold Start Minor’ Workable options short of war, as ‘Cold Start Minor’ suggests, would serve as deterrent to informed by the logic of leaving something to chance. Ali Ahmed December 13, 2010 IDSA Comments
Need to secure the Lakshadweep Islands While India is augmenting the security of the Lakshadweep islands, implementation of the coastal security scheme on the ground has been slow. Pushpita Das December 13, 2010 IDSA Comments
India-France Nuclear and High Technology Partnership Instead of quibbling over non-issues like civil nuclear damage liability bill, France should make a determined effort to embrace and support India. Rajiv Nayan December 10, 2010 IDSA Comments
Reconciling Rhetoric and Substance in India-US Relations A widening gap between rhetoric and reality will only lead to cynicism, and the gap can be narrowed only by establishing habits of cooperation that can withstand the vicissitudes of change, whether it be of governments or priorities. Cherian Samuel December 09, 2010 IDSA Comments
An Impact Assessment of President Obama’s Visit on the India-US Strategic Partnership The India-US strategic partnership grounded in shared values as well as shared interests has been further deepened during Obama’s visit. Sanjeev Kumar Shrivastav December 09, 2010 Issue Brief
India-China Economic Engagement: Time to insert COINs An initiative focusing on collaboration and innovation (COIN) in energy, health, infrastructure, and knowledge-intensive industries has potential to overcome emerging fissures and enhance India-China economic relations. Kalyan M. Kemburi December 09, 2010 IDSA Comments
Conceptual Trap in Corruption as a Security Issue Those studying the Naxal challenge cannot afford to ignore the fact that corruption in delivery mechanisms is one root cause of the insurgency. P. K. Gautam December 08, 2010 IDSA Comments
IAEA and the Nuclear Fuel Bank: Signs of Spring in a Nuclear Winter The proposed Nuclear Fuel Bank would provide fuel to only those states that are in compliance with their international commitments, especially obligations under the NPT. Yogesh Joshi December 07, 2010 IDSA Comments
ISRO’s French Connection Sarkozy’s speech at ISRO was an interesting mix of issues relating to geostrategic significance, business, and collaboration in science and technology. Ajey Lele December 07, 2010 IDSA Comments
Prospects for Indo-US relations after President Obama’s visit The best approach for India and the United States will be to work towards incremental improvement in the relationship and focus on those areas which have a direct impact on the people of the two countries. Arvind Gupta December 06, 2010 IDSA Comments
