IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Defence Budget 2011-12 should go beyond Fiscal Austerity

Ground reality rather than fiscal prudence should guide the Finance Minister while finalising the defence budget for 2011-12.

Laxman Kumar Behera |
February 23, 2011 |
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Maoists’ Abduction Tactic

Abduction is a Maoist tactic to arm-twist the government and secure the release of imprisoned comrades as well as make some tactical gains by placing demands that could be projected...

P. V. Ramana |
February 23, 2011 |
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Pakistan’s Annual Deception

2011 began on a sombre note for arms control, nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament with Pakistan once again blocking negotiations for a FMCT

Rajiv Nayan |
February 23, 2011 |
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US Strategy in Afghanistan and Regional Concerns

India should seek a regional solution to the Afghan conflict, involving a regional force under a UN flag to provide a stable environment for governance and development till the Afghan...

Gurmeet Kanwal |
February 21, 2011 |
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India-US High Technology Cooperation: Moving Forward

The amendment of the EAR is intended to realign US export policy towards India and expand cooperation in civil space, defence and high technology sectors.

Saroj Bishoyi |
February 16, 2011 |
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Will the ‘New’ left government resolve the political impasse in Nepal?

Although the option for the Maoists to join the Khanal government is open, for the time being the chances of a consensus government look remote.

Nihar R. Nayak |
February 16, 2011 |
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Iranian interests in the Egyptian Unrest

Mubarak’s fall may bring Iran closer to Egypt than ever before. Iran has taken a pro-people stand and hopes to reap a harvest of good-will in the Arab world. The...

M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi |
February 14, 2011 |
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Lessons from Egypt: do not underestimate the power of peaceful Satyagraha and the Internet

The people’s movement, in bringing down the former President Hosni Mubarak, has once again showed the power of peaceful protest and ideas. There are many lessons to be learnt from...

Arvind Gupta |
February 14, 2011 |
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Opening Up 2.0 – The great financial overhaul

Realising the needs of a changing economy and to secure its growth, China’s financial institutions have already started the gradual process of integration. The aim is to learn from the...

Chitra Negi |
February 14, 2011 |
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Punching above its Weight: Pakistan and the FMCT

Pakistan is the main outlier in negotiations at the Conference on Disarmament over a Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT). Its ceaseless quest for parity with India are not likely to...

Yogesh Joshi |
February 11, 2011 |
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Sri Lanka: Will Developmental Projects Solve Political Problems?

Infrastructure development projects in the North and the Eastern province is undoubtedly important to banish poverty but cannot be a “major part of political solution” as pronounced by President Mahinda...

Gulbin Sultana |
February 10, 2011 |
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After Tunisia and Egypt: The mood in the Arab streets and palaces

The events in Tunisia and Egypt have raised hopes among the people and, on the other hand alarmed the undemocratic and authoritarian Arab rulers. Time has arrived for the rulers...

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan |
February 10, 2011 |
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The Arab tumult in its wider meaning

The threat of extremism has been used too long to deny democracy. Instead, democratisation is a possible antidote for extremism.

Ali Ahmed |
February 04, 2011 |
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The Crisis in Egypt and its Impact on the Oil Market

The political unrest in Egypt has shaken the world oil market and triggered fears of long-lasting economic damage if the crisis were to deepen.

Shebonti Ray Dadwal |
February 04, 2011 |
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An appraisal of Norway’s Role in Sri Lanka

Karuna’s revelation that Norway provided funds for the LTTE to purchase lethal weapons has revived the focus on that country’s role in the Sri Lankan ethnic conflict.

Hemantha Dayaratne |
February 03, 2011 |
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Naga Peace Negotiations and the NSCN (IM)’s Significant Shift in Posture

The NSCN (IM) leadership's acceptance of Indian passports reflects a significant shift from its earlier political posture of an independent sovereign Naga homeland.

Namrata Goswami |
February 02, 2011 |
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Disarmament’s ‘Lost Decade’

The paralysis at the Conference on Disarmament (CD) captures the state of affairs that has bedevilled the field of arms control/disarmament during the last 10 years.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv |
February 02, 2011 |
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India in Afghanistan: Engagement without Strategy

India needs to engage countries in the region to ensure that the transition process in Afghanistan does not threaten regional stability.

Smruti S. Pattanaik |
January 28, 2011 |
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How to look at President Hu Jintao’s US Visit: Détente or Stalemate?

Primarily because of the uncertainties surrounding US-China relations, the Hu-Obama summit ended in a stalemate with both leaders agreeing to disagree on important matters.

Avinash Godbole |
January 27, 2011 |
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India-Indonesia: Towards Strategic Convergence

President Yudhoyono’s visit is likely to take the strategic partnership to the next level.

Pankaj K Jha |
January 24, 2011 |
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