IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Three Years after 26/11

While much was promised once the city regained its balance after the attacks, on the third anniversary of this horrific incident, still a lot remains unsaid and undone.

Sriya Chakravarti |
November 29, 2011 |
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Russia Post March 2012: A Prognosis

With Putin expected to assume the Presidency in March 2012, one can expect a more assertive Russia in its dealings with the West though there may not be any major...

Rajorshi Roy |
November 29, 2011 |
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IAEA Report on Iran: Storm before the Lull

Despite reports of deliberations of war in anticipation of and later publication of the latest IAEA report on Iran’s nuclear programme, the November 18 IAEA resolution has desisted from referring...

S. Samuel C. Rajiv |
November 25, 2011 |
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The MFN Debate in Pakistan’s Urdu Press: Sign of cracks?

The importance of the MFN status issue lies in the debate that the agreement has initiated in Pakistan, which could influence both the internal political structures of the country as...

Shamshad A. Khan , Amit Julka |
November 23, 2011 |
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China’s Diplomatic Folly

The East Asian Summit was a rude awakening, for not one country spoke up on behalf of China on the issue of disputes in the South China Sea.

R. S. Kalha |
November 23, 2011 |
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F-35 is not an Ideal Choice for India

F-35 is not an ideal choice because of the delay in its developmental schedule, a tight production line, prohibitive cost, India’s own efforts to jointly develop and produce a fifth...

Laxman Kumar Behera |
November 23, 2011 |
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The Miasmic Memo

Byzantine intrigues are nothing new in the sordid world of Pakistan’s power politics.

Sushant Sareen |
November 23, 2011 |
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Uranium from Down Under: Can Madam Gillard Pull it off?

Prime Minister Gillard's decision to reverse the uranium export policy not just indicates a dramatic shift in Australia’s strategic outlook, but also could endow a decisive fillip to its crisis-hit...

A. Vinod Kumar |
November 21, 2011 |
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POST GADDAFI LIBYA—WHAT HAPPENS NEXT?

Libya may have to turn to Asian countries such as China and India for long term financial help as also for construction and white collar workers.

R. S. Kalha |
November 19, 2011 |
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India and the Palestinian Bid for Statehood at the UN

Irrespective of the outcome of the Palestinian bid to seek to become the 194th UN member-state, the effort is a definitive ‘fork-in-the-road’ as far as the future contours of the...

S. Samuel C. Rajiv |
November 19, 2011 |
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China’s Response to India’s Military Upgrade in Arunachal Pradesh: A Classic Case of “Security Dilemma”

China views the Indian military upgrade as a response to China's rise in Asia forgetting that its own aggressive posture and military upgrade since 2006 has provoked the Indian response.

Namrata Goswami |
November 18, 2011 |
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The Olive Branch from Pakistan, in its Time of Crises

India’s recent encounters with Pakistan show surprisingly warm diplomacy, with an open declaration from Islamabad of “mending the trust deficit.” This upswing in relations however comes with no guarantees.

Shruti Pandalai |
November 17, 2011 |
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INDIA-CHINA STRATEGIC ECONOMIC DIALOGUE: A View from Beijing

The Dialogue was featured in prime time on the Chinese State-run TV channel, with the comment of the Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao that it had achieved “positive results”.

Mukul Sanwal |
November 17, 2011 |
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A non-territorial resolution to the Naga ethnic conflict

The Union government must work in consultation with the governments of Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Nagaland and Manipur to identify problem areas on the path to a non-territorial Naga council.

Namrata Goswami |
November 15, 2011 |
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Will Cooperative Security Work in South Asia?

While the cooperative security approach has not succeeded in resolving conflicts in South Asia, it might work when it comes to resolving human security related issues.

Arvind Gupta |
November 13, 2011 |
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Six-Party Talks: Geneva meeting shrugs-off “strategic patience” but parsimoniously

Not engaging North Korea is no more seen as an option even as it continue to build its nuclear capabilities.

Preeti Nalwa |
November 13, 2011 |
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Is America finally withdrawing from Iraq?

Obama has skilfully reaped the political benefits of ordering a ‘technical’ withdrawal and ending the US mission in Iraq, whilst not only retaining the substance of the US posture and...

R. S. Kalha |
November 11, 2011 |
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Queering the ‘Pitch’ of Pakistan Politics

At a time of such monumental, even existential, challenges, if all that Pakistan can come up with is a vacuous demagogue like Imran Khan, then its future is pretty bleak.

Sushant Sareen |
November 08, 2011 |
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Istanbul Conference on Afghanistan: A Feeble Attempt at a Regional Solution

It will not be fair to assess the success or failure of the Conference at this stage. The fact that there was an attempt to forge regional cooperation on Afghanistan...

Nepalese PM’s Visit to India: “Qualified Success”

Prime Minister Bhattarai’s visit will definitely help in dispelling some of the mistrust between India and the Maoist regime in Nepal.

Anshuman Behera |
November 04, 2011 |
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