IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Japan’s Political Battles at a time of National Crisis

Opposition parties are wary of assuming responsibility for the Kan administration’s crisis management and national reconstruction efforts.

Rajaram Panda |
March 21, 2011 |
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Japan’s Nuclear Crisis and Analysis of Radiation Data as on 18/03/2011

The possibility of situation worsening can not be ruled out. However, it would be counter-productive to create panic by speculating only worst case scenario.

P K Sundaram , Kapil Patil |
March 18, 2011 |
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Why Culture Matters?

While earthquake resistant buildings and safety of dams and nuclear plants are important, orderly public behaviour under stress, as demonstrated by the Japanese people, is also vital.

Impact of the Earthquake on the Japanese and Global Economies

The Prefectures affected the most are Iwate, Miyagi, Fukushima and Ibaraki, which represent about 7 per cent of Japan’s economy and house steel plants, oil refineries, nuclear power plants and...

Rajaram Panda |
March 18, 2011 |
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Japan Faces a Nuclear Disaster

Japan is in a state of panic as the situation in the Fukushima nuclear power plant continues to intensify.

Rajaram Panda |
March 18, 2011 |
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Tracking Policy Research on Military Psychology

It is vital that the Indian army gets pamphlets and text books that are contemporary and promote awareness of modern research and thought.

P. K. Gautam |
March 17, 2011 |
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Russia-USA Stalemate on Tactical Nuclear Weapons

The impasse over missile defence, CFE and NATO expansion has led to a stalemate in talks to reduce tactical nuclear weapons.

Joyce Sabina Lobo |
March 17, 2011 |
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Japan debates the viability of nuclear power plants

As Japan grapples with a “nuclear emergency situation” a domestic debate has begun about whether a quake -prone country should rely on nuclear power.

Shamshad A. Khan |
March 16, 2011 |
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The Complacency Factor in Counter-Insurgency Operations

Complacency and not following procedures led to the ambush that killed eight BSF personnel in Assam.

Japan Coping with a National Calamity

The tsunami triggered by the quake swamped Sendai’s coast, picking up cars, ships and houses as it furiously surged three miles inland.

Rajaram Panda |
March 16, 2011 |
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India and the Pakistan-China Nexus in Gilgit-Baltistan

China’s intensified engagement in the region, encompassing reconstruction and development, suggests a subtle move to alter the security situation.

Bangladesh Debates the Role of Fatwa

The demand to prohibit the Muslim clergy from issuing Fatwa is gathering momentum in Bangladesh.

Anand Kumar |
March 15, 2011 |
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Decoding the Dalai Lama’s Political Retirement

By devolving political functions to an elected leader, the Dalai Lama is guaranteeing the self-sustainability of the Tibet Movement.

Prashant Kumar Singh |
March 14, 2011 |
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Terrorism and Electoral Politics in Assam

While the study of electoral politics in the North East explains how democracy can absorb former rebels, it fails to answer the critical question of the victims’ right to justice.

Wake-up Call for Persian Gulf Rulers

Rulers of Gulf states should initiate reforms to accommodate the voices and aspirations of different sections of their societies.

India’s Defence Budget 2011-12

The defence budget for 2011-12 has not been unduly impacted by the fiscal consolidation process, and reflects the MoD’s ability to spend resources within the stipulated time.

Laxman Kumar Behera |
March 07, 2011 |
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EU needs Turkey more than ever before

With Turkey’s accession negotiations for EU membership going nowhere, Ankara is pursuing other diplomatic options.

Rajorshi Roy |
March 07, 2011 |
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Kan Naoto’s Uncertain Political Future

Japanese Prime Minister Kan Naoto is walking a tight rope with plunging popularity and growing demands for his resignation.

Rajaram Panda |
March 07, 2011 |
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Did India Change its Nuclear Doctrine?: Much Ado about Nothing

Fears by some analysts that India has recently altered its nuclear doctrine, and particularly its no first use policy, are unfounded.

Vipin Narang |
March 01, 2011 |
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China’s Worried Response to the Uprisings in the Middle East

The success of popular movements in the Middle East has raised the apprehensions of the Chinese Communist Party, which has been reminded of its own weakness.

Gunjan Singh |
February 25, 2011 |
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