Pentagon Report on China: Assessment or Exaggeration? Even though the report is fairly cautious in what it says and does not highlight anything new, the reactions on the Chinese side have not been that positive. Gunjan Singh August 26, 2010 IDSA Comments
If India Tests? The Implications for the Indo-U.S. Civil-Nuclear Deal In the event of a test, it’s a safe bet that several factors will play into determining U.S. response. This response will be constrained by the strength of the U.S.-India relationship. Further, due to India's deepening nuclear ties with the rest of the world, any U.S. response may have only a modest impact on India. Justine Isola August 26, 2010 Issue Brief
Portuguese-speaking countries: a new niche for Indian foreign policy? If India wants to engage with the “Global South” in a more meaningful way, it should recognize its Anglophone bias and consider developing relations with Portuguese-speaking countries and thus open one more front in its foreign policy. Constantino Xavier August 26, 2010 IDSA Comments
Indonesia and the challenge of Papuan separatism Many Papuans prefer to internationalise their plight and seek a third party to settle the issue as they do not trust the Jakarta elites and Indonesians in general. Bilveer Singh August 25, 2010 IDSA Comments
Australia’s Tryst with Coalition Politics A ‘Labor government with Independent-Green characteristics’ will have an impact on the government’s style of functioning and might lead to changes in the very core of Australia’s domestic and foreign policy orientations. Rahul Mishra August 25, 2010 IDSA Comments
Explaining ceaseless jihadism and jihadi violence in Indonesia This commentary attempts to answer the question as to why the flow of jihadis is unending despite tough measures being undertaken by Jakarta, on its own or in collaboration with its regional and international partners. Bilveer Singh August 24, 2010 IDSA Comments
Towards Indo-Japan nuclear agreement: Prospects and Challenges The urge to sign a nuclear agreement with India is driven by Japan’s entrepreneurial interest and by the new emphasis on technology exports as a part of economic growth strategy. Shamshad A. Khan August 24, 2010 IDSA Comments
Inherent values and substance bind India and the United States Shared values and growing cooperation in a range of fields are transforming India-US relations into an enduring strategic partnership in the 21st century. Sanjeev Kumar Shrivastav August 24, 2010 IDSA Comments
Indonesia’s New Foreign Policy – ‘Thousand friends- zero enemy’ Indonesia is trying to gain the leadership position in Southeast Asia through constructive and cooperative gestures and balanced bargaining between major powers. Irfa Puspitasari August 23, 2010 Issue Brief
Calling the Army for Peace Restoration The interim opportunity provided by the Army’s curtailment of insurgent activity needs to be utilised to meet the aspirations of the local population in insurgency affected areas. K C Dixit August 23, 2010 IDSA Comments
