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Julia Gillard’s Political Moves

To distance herself from the adverse fallout of the unpopular policy decisions taken by Kevin Rudd, Julia Gillard has decided to seek a fresh mandate from the electorate.

Rahul Mishra |
July 29, 2010 |
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India-Pakistan Talks-Need for a Grand Negotiating Strategy

India should now focus on handling internal differences, balancing issues across sectors and forging a domestic consensus in order to enhance its negotiating posture vis-a-vis Pakistan

Medha Bisht |
July 27, 2010 |
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Maldives: Beleaguered Democracy

Multi-party democracy in Maldives is facing a major crisis in the wake of a bitter political struggle between the president and the opposition-dominated national parliament.

Anand Kumar |
July 27, 2010 |
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Searching for Options

In the aftermath of the disastrous meeting between the Foreign Ministers of India and Pakistan, there is an all-pervasive air of despondency if not frustration as India seems to be...

Ramesh Phadke |
July 23, 2010 |
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UNSC statement on “Cheonan”: Sino-US compromise or limits of diplomacy

The UNSC statement is more a testimony to Sino-US compromise arrived at after nearly a month and half of negotiations rather than being a “diplomatic victory” as has been hailed...

Preeti Nalwa |
July 23, 2010 |
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JMB Remains the Fountainhead of Terror in Bangladesh

Recent arrests prove the close relationship between Jamaat-e-Islami Bangladesh and extremist groups that have vowed to turn Bangladesh into an Islamic state.

Anand Kumar |
July 22, 2010 |
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Need to Understand the Military

Modern democracies are much more than about simply throwing the rule book at their militaries. Armed forces expressing their views on grave issues of security should be taken in the...

Ajey Lele |
July 22, 2010 |
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Seeking Truth from Facts: The Sino-Taiwanese Trade Pact

While the economies of China and Taiwan are getting integrated and there has been increasing contact between the people across the strait, the two sides are maintaining a studied silence...

R N Das |
July 22, 2010 |
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Some Issues of Civil Military Relations

The current discourse which is mostly about the role or the absence of such a role for the military in decision making misses out on key currents and issues like...

P. K. Gautam |
July 22, 2010 |
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The EEAS and the EU-India Strategic Partnership

Seen from this part of the globe, it is indeed relevant to have a preliminary analysis of the EU-India strategic partnership after the EEAS has formally come into existence.

Tenets of Indian Foreign Policy and Indo-US Partnership

The ongoing Indo-US partnership talks are interesting considering the international systemic developments, and seen from the outside is an odd development happening at the heart of rising powers in global...

Mehmet Ozkan |
July 22, 2010 |
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Judging Myanmar’s Nuclear Ambitions and Likely Implications

There is no denying that Myanmar has an ongoing nuclear research programme but whether it has the intention of developing nuclear weapons remains unclear.

Rajesh Kapoor |
July 22, 2010 |
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Expanding the Horizons of Indian Foreign Policy

Like NAM, neither the IBSA nor any other forum will be permanent or best, though they are just one step in hopefully a direction to find a better and just...

Mehmet Ozkan |
July 19, 2010 |
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Strategic Stalemate in Afghanistan

Since the US and its allies have no additional troops to contribute for the fight against the radical extremist forces in Afghanistan, the net must be enlarged to include military...

Gurmeet Kanwal |
July 19, 2010 |
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India needs to engage with the real decision makers in Pakistan

India should try and broaden its engagement with all sections of Pakistani society which is getting differentiated due to the simultaneous multiple crises in that country.

Arvind Gupta |
July 19, 2010 |
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Saudi King Abdullah’s visit to the United States

While Saudi Arabia intends to increase its regional role and influence, the US would like to ensure that its interests in West Asia are protected with the help of friends...

Successful launch of PSLVC15

The PSVLC15 launch has enhanced India’s capability in the field of cartography and space reconnaissance and demonstrated its capabilities in the small satellites market.

Ajey Lele |
July 16, 2010 |
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Tumultuous Phase ahead in Japanese Politics as DPJ loses Polls in Upper House

In a strong rebuke to the Kan government, voters deprived the DPJ and its tiny ally of a majority less than a year after the party swept to power.

Rajaram Panda |
July 16, 2010 |
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Dynamics of Rules and Regulations in Defence

During application of prescribed procedures, many contradictions and ambiguities crop up, resulting in delays in decision making and, in some cases, to even faulty decisions.

Narinder Gupta |
July 16, 2010 |
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Restructuring the Dialogue Process with Pakistan

The India-Pakistan dialogue could be restructured in a way that allows them to engage each other in a formal but unstructured strategic political dialogue which focuses beyond immediate disputes and...

Sushant Sareen |
July 15, 2010 |
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