The Need for Declassification of War Histories and other Documents

Civil society in general and the strategic community in particular must demand the release of documents pertaining to India’s security.

• Satish Nambiar |
• July 06, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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Libya: Evaluating NATO’s Strategic Concept

An expanded role beyond its borders, including R2P, needs to be included in NATO’s concept to ensure its future relevance.

• Allyd Paynter |
• July 06, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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Australia Likely to Review Ban on Uranium Sales to India

A continuation of Australia’s ban on the sale of uranium to India is likely to hinder the goal of building a strategic partnership and exploring complementarities in the defence and...

• Rajaram Panda |
• July 06, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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India-Pakistan Talks: Media’s Role Crucial for Normalisation of Relations

The success of high-level talks between India and Pakistan would depend on how the media shape popular opinion in the two countries and popular support to take the relationship forward.

• Shamshad A. Khan |
• June 29, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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The Other South Asia

Though Pakistan and Afghanistan still continue to be embroiled in religious and ethnic conflict, the rest of South Asia appears keen to check and go beyond such tendencies.

• Anand Kumar |
• June 20, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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India’s NSG Membership

Under the November 2010 statement issued by India and the United States, India is committed to take only one step: harmonizing its export controls with those of all the four...

• Rajiv Nayan |
• June 18, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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Pakistan: Beginning of the Endgame?

If the Army withers away then a fragmentation of Pakistan into a ‘Lebanonized’ state would become inevitable.

• P. K. Upadhyay |
• June 17, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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Nepal after Three Months

Given the reluctance of Nepal’s political parties to further extend the term of the Constituent Assembly, lack of progress in implementing the five-point deal will result in the CA becoming...

• Uddhab Pyakurel |
• June 17, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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Is India’s Transport Infrastructure Prepared for the Eastern Front?

It is imperative that the transport connectivity in the Northeast be strengthened by the establishment of railway networks in the hinterland, by the timely construction of roads that extend to...

• Shivananda H |
• June 15, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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Hurdles before a ‘Grand Coalition’ in Japanese Politics

Significant policy differences between the DPJ and LDP and New Komeito’s unwillingness to lose its identity will prevent the formation of a grand coalition.

• Rajaram Panda |
• June 10, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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India-Africa ties get a boost

At the Second India-Africa Forum Summit held in Addis Ababa, India’s relations with African countries have got a boost with the various cooperation initiatives unveiled by the Indian Prime Minister,...

• Ruchita Beri |
• June 09, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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Tamanthi Hydel Project: India’s Eastern Foothold

Building dams like the Tamanthi represent India’s attempt to enhance strategic ties with Myanmar, which is seen as India’s gateway to the ASEAN.

• Shivananda H |
• June 06, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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Fukushima Crisis Triggers Debate on the Future of Nuclear Energy

The increasing debate after the Fukushima crisis has undermined the recent renaissance of nuclear power and is likely to usher in greater regulation and stringent safety measures, making alternative sources...

• Pranamita Baruah |
• June 06, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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Afghanistan: An idea anticipating peace

In a positive movement, ISAF’s peace enforcement operation over time will have to shift to peacekeeping. Thinking through the idea of UN-SAARC hybrid peacekeeping mission now could help catalyse the...

• Ali Ahmed |
• June 06, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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Non-Proliferation Lobby Analysts Seek to Corner India on CTBT

To resolve the challenge posed by the NPT criteria, the best solution would be to amend the NPT and accommodate India as a nuclear weapon state.

• Rajiv Nayan |
• June 03, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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Japan-China-South Korea Trilateral Summit Meet Holds Promise

The summit ended with the hope of increased cooperation in East Asia, bolstered popular support for Sino-Japanese friendship, and set out a strategy for maintaining regional peace, stability and prosperity.

• Pranamita Baruah , Rajaram Panda |
• May 26, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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Success of GSAT-8 and Future of India’s Space Programme

While the GSAT-8 has been successfully launched, the future of the GSLV programme continues to be under a cloud after the twin failures in 2010.

• Ajey Lele |
• May 25, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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Pakistan’s 26/11

Both India and Pakistan must immediately review their security practices for the protection of vital and vulnerable national assets, which in Pakistan’s case must also include nuclear weapons.

• Ramesh Phadke |
• May 24, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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25 years after Chernobyl, the nuclear debate at a dead end

The battle of numbers and figures between supporters and opponents of nuclear energy has not only been a major obstacle to a better debate about the pros and cons of...

• Sébastien Miraglia |
• May 24, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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Russia’s Growing Engagement with Pakistan

The Summit was part of Russia’s ongoing initiatives to play a greater role in stabilising the region before the expected withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan.

• Smita Purushottam |
• May 23, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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