IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

The South China Sea Imbroglio

Competing claims and reports of oil and gas rich fields in the South China Sea have woven a complicated web affecting the maritime security environment.

Sarabjeet Singh Parmar |
October 14, 2011 |
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The PSLV-C18 Mission and Indo-French Collaboration in Space

India and France must now develop a joint marketing strategy for satellite launches and also concentrate on the joint design and development of satellites for smaller developing countries.

Ajey Lele |
October 14, 2011 |
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Ozawa Ichiro on Trial

With 120 members belonging to his faction, Ozawa still wields decisive influence to make or unmake the government led by the DPJ.

Rajaram Panda |
October 14, 2011 |
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NEGOTIATING WITH THE MAOISTS: LESSONS FROM THE ANDHRA EXPERIENCE

As much as the Maoists would use the opportunity to their advantage, the government should also take advantage of the peace process to defeat the Maoists’ designs through both overt...

P. V. Ramana |
October 13, 2011 |
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Asymmetric Wars In The Indian Context

Strategic Interaction theory suggests that India must employ direct strategies towards a weaker Pakistan and indirect strategies towards a stronger China.

Mandip Singh |
October 13, 2011 |
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History and Politics

Celebrations of the 1911 Revolution show that history is subject to interpretations, most often in the ways in which it suits contemporary political objectives.

Avinash Godbole |
October 13, 2011 |
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Energy Crises and Riots in Pakistan

Implementing the necessary reforms in Pakistan’s power sector requires able leadership and internal stability as well as a conducive and transparent environment for attracting investment.

Medha Bisht |
October 11, 2011 |
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Strategic Partnership with Afghanistan: India Showcases its Soft Power

If India is able to sustain a comprehensive partnership with Afghanistan in trying circumstances, it would serve as a model for managing its relationships with other neighbours.

Arvind Gupta |
October 10, 2011 |
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The India-Bangladesh Border: A New Beginning

In the wake of the resolution of several contentious issues, India and Bangladesh must cooperate to create a border that not only enhances trade efficiency but is also secure.

Pushpita Das |
October 10, 2011 |
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The Significance and Implications of Tiangong I

China’s development of a space station is not only for the purpose of scientific experimentation but also to showcase its technological and economic strength.

Ajey Lele |
October 07, 2011 |
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India-China Strategic Economic Dialogue: Another Positive Step

The SED should eventually create a greater interface at the sub-national level by including other arenas of cooperation like defence, tourism, sports, and cultural interaction involving a wider exchange at...

Joe Thomas Karackattu |
October 03, 2011 |
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India-China Strategic Economic Dialogue: Another Positive Step

The SED should eventually create a greater interface at the sub-national level by including other arenas of cooperation like defence, tourism, sports, and cultural interaction involving a wider exchange at...

Joe Thomas Karackattu |
October 03, 2011 |
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South Korea’s Naval Base on Ulleung Island

South Korea hopes that the new base will help strengthen its territorial rights on Dokdo as the base would enable its ships to reach the islands quickly.

Rajaram Panda |
October 03, 2011 |
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Tit for Tat: A Nuclear Retaliation Alternative

Since the infliction of unacceptable damage may not deter Pakistan from breaking the nuclear taboo, a ‘tit for tat’ strategy in case of lower order nuclear use is worth considering.

Ali Ahmed |
October 03, 2011 |
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DRDO Scientists as Heterogeneous Engineers: A Response to Vipin Narang

To say that DRDO scientists have no right to think or pass judgements over strategic doctrines may be correct in terms of policy requirements but is certainly not rich academically.

Yogesh Joshi |
October 03, 2011 |
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Flailing America Vs Failing Pakistan

Until the US figures out an answer to the larger Pakistan problem, like India it too will have to resist the temptation of responding to Pakistani provocation with force.

Sushant Sareen |
October 03, 2011 |
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The Maoist-Business Nexus

While businesses, especially industries, face a real dilemma, the long-term solution is the isolation of the Maoists by winning over the local people through projects that benefit local communities.

P. V. Ramana |
October 03, 2011 |
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Tibetan Waters: A Source of Cooperation or Conflict?

Lower riparian countries likely to be affected by China’s construction of dams and river diversion projects in Tibet need to initiate a bilateral or multilateral dialogue with China.

Hari Bansh Jha |
September 30, 2011 |
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Tibetan Waters: A Source of Cooperation or Conflict?

Lower riparian countries likely to be affected by China’s construction of dams and river diversion projects in Tibet need to initiate a bilateral or multilateral dialogue with China.

Hari Bansh Jha |
September 30, 2011 |
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The ‘Orchid Revolution’ in Singapore

The PAP needs to make itself more responsive to the common Singaporean’s demands in order to remain the single-most powerful representative of the people of Singapore.

Rahul Mishra |
September 30, 2011 |
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