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The Dragon has landed for the American Eagle

Sino-US rivalry has been simmering for the past many years, as China has replaced Russia in the American scheme of things as its most potent adversary.

Rajeev Sharma |
October 13, 2010 |
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Power Transition in North Korea creates more uncertainty for future

The power transition in North Korea is bound to produce more political intrigue in the coming months, with the junior Kim concentrating more on military modernization and nuclear programme to...

Rajaram Panda |
October 13, 2010 |
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For Bangladesh Improving Domestic Situation is as important as Fighting the Taliban

Bangladesh is making an important effort domestically to weaken the affiliates of al-Qaeda and Taliban ideology, which is no less important than making contributions to ISAF.

Anand Kumar |
October 12, 2010 |
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An American Solution to India’s Defence Acquisition Problem?

India’s increasing reliance on FMS route is indicative of its desperation to bridge the gaps in its defence preparedness and shows the weakness of the Defence Procurement Procedure.

Laxman Kumar Behera |
October 08, 2010 |
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The Second US-ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting in New York

The second US-ASEAN Leaders’ Meeting in New York hints at concerns about China’s assertiveness and acknowledges a role for US balancing.

Udai Bhanu Singh |
October 07, 2010 |
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18th Amendment: Making a Mockery of Democracy in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lankan government seems to be in a desperate hurry to bring about all the necessary revisions in the constitution to strengthen the Executive Presidency without any provision of...

Gulbin Sultana |
October 07, 2010 |
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The Ghost of September 12 in Turkey

From a broader perspective, the referendum and the debates around it should be seen as the latest example of the domestic transformation of Turkish politics especially since the AKP came...

Mehmet Ozkan |
October 07, 2010 |
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India, Israel, and the Defence Taboo

Cutting off defence ties with Israel will not in any way be the ‘magic’ bullet that will lead to the resolution of the intractable Palestine conflict.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv |
September 30, 2010 |
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Contest and Cooperation in the Arctic

Global warming-induced accessibility has drawn many actors to the Arctic zone, seeking to establish exclusive sovereign rights over its many natural endowments.

Kalyani Unkule |
September 28, 2010 |
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The ‘Cold Start and Stop’ strategy

The strategy helps sensitise Pakistan to India’s tolerance threshold and reinforces deterrence by bringing home unambiguously to Pakistan that things could get out of hand.

Ali Ahmed |
September 28, 2010 |
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Poland and India: Bracing for a strategic partnership?

As the European political landscape is continuously changing and assertive voices from the CEEC are expected to be heard, India and Poland should seriously think about establishing a strategic partnership.

Alok Rashmi Mukhopadhyay , Sebastian Zukowski |
September 27, 2010 |
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Bangladesh Beats Global Recession Through Exports

The tremendous growth in Bangladesh’s exports has been due to three factors – the global recession, new markets and China’s spectacular economic growth.

Anand Kumar |
September 27, 2010 |
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Genetics and Immigration – The public debate about Muslims in Germany

Liberal democratic European countries are suddenly discovering their ‘national heritage’ and their ‘national culture’ because of the desire to maintain the majority position and the privileges that come with it.

Alexa Bankert |
September 24, 2010 |
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Chinese New Nuclear Power Reactor Supply to Pakistan?

The NSG will be in trouble if China goes ahead with its plan to sell nuclear reactors to a non-NPT country like Pakistan.

Ch. Viyyanna Sastry |
September 23, 2010 |
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Chumbi Valley: Economic Rationale but Strategic Resonance

Shaping responses towards the issue of Chumbi Valley would perhaps require a penetrating understanding of the “reality” that defines China’s political trajectory in South Asia in coming years.

Medha Bisht |
September 23, 2010 |
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China, Japan spat in East China Sea

If the China-Japan maritime dispute in the East China Sea is not tackled and left to linger, it would have a serious impact on regional security.

Shamshad A. Khan |
September 22, 2010 |
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What will Obama have for India?

Though expectations are high, it is unlikely that Obama’s India visit would provide a fillip to the strategic partnership which has lost its sheen or reinvigorate the relationship.

A. Vinod Kumar |
September 22, 2010 |
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Defining a New Conceptual Framework: Defence Economic Infrastructure

If basic equipment shortfalls that the defence sectors face are to be addressed, then Indian defence planners need to use the DEI framework to create solution models.

Varun Bhaskar |
September 20, 2010 |
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Improving the Quality of Rations Supplied to Army Personnel

The most crucial aspect is inspection of the ration offered by a contractor under the contract and acceptance of the same by the contract operating officer with due care and...

Narinder Gupta |
September 16, 2010 |
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India-China Power Game in Nepal and the Consequences

The win-win situation for India and China lies in respecting the ‘buffer-status of Nepal’ which will also ensure political stability in Nepal.

Pramod Jaiswal |
September 16, 2010 |
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