IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

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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Jiaolong – An Underwater Dragon

Once the Chinese achieve the capability of producing UUVs with deep depth capability, they could surround India by placing these submersibles at strategic places.

Sarabjeet Singh Parmar |
September 16, 2010 |
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Iran and the IAEA: Continuing Contentions

The latest IAEA report dated September 6, 2010 to the Board of Governors, delineating Iran’s compliance or otherwise with the provisions and requirements of the IAEA and UN Security Council...

S. Samuel C. Rajiv |
September 10, 2010 |
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Mosque and Quran, Faith and Multiculturalism: An Indian Perspective

A pastor’s resolve to burn the Quran is threatening to undo the progress in promoting inter-community relations. India’s legal and constitutional provisions and long experience in dealing with such situations...

Avinash Godbole |
September 10, 2010 |
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China Africa Relations: New Terms of Engagement

South African President Jacob Zuma has affirmed the mutually beneficial economic relationship between China and Africa, including with his country, notwithstanding the negative sides to this relationship. It is clear...

Gunjan Singh |
September 09, 2010 |
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Chinese Activities in PoK: High Time for India to Put its Act Together

A recent New York Times report that 11,000 soldiers of the Peoples’ Liberation Army have been stationed in the Gilgit-Baltistan region of the PoK, carries important implications for India. For...

Priyanka Singh |
September 09, 2010 |
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Power vacuum and impending regional race in Iraq

President Barack Obama’s announcement that the “American combat role in Iraq has ended” has created fresh challenges for the region. Iraq needs to meet the daunting internal and external challenges...

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan |
September 09, 2010 |
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Indonesia’s Protracted War on Terrorism: The Importance of Abu Bakar Ba’asyir’s Arrest

Indonesia, which has been taking significant measures to curb terrorism, scored another success with the arrest of Abu Bakar Ba'asyir aka ABB, suspected of having funded and ideologically motivated Al...

Rahul Mishra , Irfa Puspitasari |
September 09, 2010 |
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