Countering the Naxals The Grid-Guard-Govern strategy would do away with the sequential application of socio-economic solutions by undertaking security-led governance cum development action. Harinder Singh June 11, 2010 Issue Brief
Manipur Blockade: A Tale of Vested Political Interests and Exclusivist Narratives Only social cohesion and determination by local communities to bring about peace can realistically tide over vested political interests and narrow destructive narratives that seem to be informing the present crisis between Manipur and Nagaland. Namrata Goswami June 10, 2010 IDSA Comments
The Strategic Relevance of Okinawa Notwithstanding popular criticism and opposition, the US-Japan security alliance and the presence of USFJ remain vital to Japanese foreign and security policies. Rajesh Kapoor June 10, 2010 IDSA Comments
Promises, Compromises and a Tie-Breaker: NPT RevCon 2010 was an Otiose Event The RevCon, after abundant manoeuvring and political one-upmanship, finalised quite ‘consensually’ a much diluted and defeatist document that promises to ensure that disarmament remains a dream. A. Vinod Kumar June 09, 2010 Issue Brief
Foreign Policy and Domestic Challenges before Kan Naoto Getting the economy back on track would be Kan’s top most priority. Kan views ties with the US as the core of Japan’s foreign policy, though he also greatly values the relationship with China. Rajaram Panda June 09, 2010 IDSA Comments
China’s String of Pearls and India’s Enduring Tactical Advantage Not only would the presence of Chinese vessels present no real existential threat to Indian naval dominance in the region, it would also, paradoxically, provide the Indian Navy with a far greater degree of tactical flexibility in the event of a future conflict with China, be it on land or at sea. Iskander Rehman June 08, 2010 IDSA Comments
Engaging Pakistan: Shift in the Post-Mumbai Posture Engaging Pakistan would reduce tension between the two countries, deflect international pressure on India to resume the dialogue, and ensure that Pakistan does not have an excuse to divert its troops from the Western border. Smruti S. Pattanaik June 07, 2010 IDSA Comments
Darfur and enhancing India’s peacekeeping profile Peacekeeping is India’s forte, not only because of its military’s professionalism but also due to its political acceptability globally. India’s image as a benign rising power can be exploited and enhanced in raising its peacekeeping profile. Ali Ahmed June 07, 2010 IDSA Comments
Fluidity in Japanese Politics Hatoyama’s downfall was primarily brought about by his failure to fulfil the pre-election promise to relocate the US Marine Corps Air Station in Futenma outside of Okinawa prefecture. Pranamita Baruah June 07, 2010 IDSA Comments
The “Cheonan” Fallout: Erosion of Confidence The Cheonan assault has revealed to South Korea that the threat from North Korea is still ominous and capable of delivering unexpected damage. Preeti Nalwa June 07, 2010 IDSA Comments
