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Hurdles Ahead for Japan as the APEC Chair

With APEC accounting for half the world’s global economic output and 44 per cent of its trade value, Japan’s role in creating a region wide free-trade zone and developing a...

Pranamita Baruah |
February 25, 2010 |
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Afghan Factor behind moves to revive talks between India and Pakistan

The resumption of India-Pakistan dialogue is closely linked with US moves in Afghanistan in the context of Obama’s publicly declared intent to begin the process of US military withdrawal from...

P. K. Upadhyay |
February 25, 2010 |
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Dutch withdrawal from Afghanistan may have cascading effects

The Dutch withdrawal from Afghanistan may have cascading effects, as smaller European countries notwithstanding their importance in contribution or numerical strength, may also announce their exit citing their own national...

Alok Rashmi Mukhopadhyay |
February 23, 2010 |
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The Imperative of Modernising Military Communications Systems

Modernisation has been grossly inadequate in the field of command, control and communications systems that link the ‘shooters’ and ‘sensors’ together to achieve synergy through network centricity and effects-based operations.

Gurmeet Kanwal |
February 16, 2010 |
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Tension in the Korean Peninsula escalates again

The delicately maintained peace in the Korean peninsula once again looks fragile in the wake of the war of words and exchange of artillery fire along the disputed western sea...

Rajaram Panda |
February 15, 2010 |
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Renaissance of Russia’s Foreign Policy in 2009

Russia has considerably enhanced its international position by leveraging Western weaknesses stemming from the unwinnable war in Afghanistan and the adverse impact of the financial crisis, as well as Western...

Arvind Gupta |
February 11, 2010 |
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Global Warming, Environmentalism and Related Issues: The Other View

The sloppy work of the IPCC in noting that Himalayan glaciers will melt by 2035 has raised many questions, with even the credibility of scientific opinion coming under doubt.

P. K. Gautam |
February 11, 2010 |
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US Arms Sales are propping up Pakistan as a Regional Challenger

India is justified in seeing the US move to go ahead with the sale of the F-16s as an attempt to balance America’s strategic partnership with India by once again...

Gurmeet Kanwal |
February 11, 2010 |
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A Perspective on Regional Air Power

In light of the build up of Pakistan’s and China’s air power capabilities, India has little choice but to complete its procurement as quickly as possible if the IAF is...

Ramesh Phadke |
February 10, 2010 |
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The Ozawa Phenomena in Japanese Politics

Ozawa’s clout, power and influence remain formidable and he is likely to remain an active player in Japanese politics.

Rajaram Panda |
February 10, 2010 |
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Missing: An Obama Foreign Policy

Obama has crafted an administration that has a Clinton brain inside an Obama face. Clinton I lost Russia for the West. Clinton II aka Obama I is on track to...

M. D. Nalapat |
February 08, 2010 |
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Ups, Downs and Ups in Obama’s Approach towards India

While it is premature to draw conclusions on Obama’s policy towards India, his first year in office certainly did not carry forward his predecessor’s initiatives.

Chintamani Mahapatra |
February 05, 2010 |
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Media’s Constructivism and the India-Pakistan Peace Process

Whether the media groups succeed in achieving their “Aman ki Asha” is yet to be seen. But if they can sustain their vigorous campaign, the desire for peace in the...

Shamshad A. Khan |
February 02, 2010 |
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Dams in Arunachal Pradesh: Between Development Debates and Strategic Dimensions

Dam building in Arunachal Pradesh should not be perceived as an insurmountable irritant, but rather as a sign of a vibrant Indian democracy.

Medha Bisht |
February 01, 2010 |
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The Law Catches Up With Mujib Killers in Bangladesh

The punishment of Mujib’s killers will hopefully now delegitimize this process and strengthen democracy in Bangladesh.

Anand Kumar |
February 01, 2010 |
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The London Conference: It is time for India to reassess its Afghan Policy

This is a good time for India to review its Afghan strategy taking into account increasing war weariness of the Western forces and President Karzai’s policy of reintegrating the ‘good...

Arvind Gupta |
February 01, 2010 |
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China’s Missile Defence Test: Yet Another Milestone?

China’s missile defence test could possibly up the ante in the region, with other regional powers considering measures in reaction.

Nuclear Implications of the ‘Two Front’ Formulation

The nuclear ‘backdrop’ carries dangers even in a single front let alone a ‘two front’ situation, particularly since a move to rescind the NFU tenet of doctrine may be necessary.

Ali Ahmed |
January 29, 2010 |
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Revisiting the Japan-US Security Treaty in Crisis at the 50th Anniversary

The Japan-US alliance is indispensable for dealing with the uncertain future of regional and global security, particularly in the Korean Peninsula and to ensure China’s responsible role in the region.

Ishida Yasuyuki |
January 29, 2010 |
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Pakistan Will Oppose the Fissile Materials Cut-Off Treaty at the Conference on Disarmament

Though world opinion is still divided on whether the FMCT would include past stocks or not, Pakistan appears to have decided to continue with the production of fissile materials and...

Ch. Viyyanna Sastry |
January 29, 2010 |
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