In the ongoing debate on the 1962 War, two issues have not been adequately addressed: the myth that the Indian Army had not provided viable military options, and the reasons for the non-use of the combat potential of the Indian Air Force.

• Ramesh Phadke |
• October 31, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

Indian leaders may have to convincingly convey to Begum Zia and her BNP party delegation their commitment towards the economic development of Bangladesh, continuation of Indian aid, and intent to address the balance of trade issue irrespective of the party in power there.

• Gautam Sen |
• October 29, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

When Nehru wrote to Zhou that China either accept the McMahon Line alignment along the highest watershed or go by the strict coordinates as per the original McMahon map, the Chinese, realising the folly committed by their Premier, demurred.

• R. S. Kalha |
• October 28, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

A thorough and honest review of the progress made so far is essential for arresting the drift in the Defence Production Policy and for course correction.

• Amit Cowshish |
• October 25, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

It is precisely Zardari’s ability to do the unthinkable that has consistently confounded both his detractors and admirers and given him the aura of great cunning and cleverness.

• Sushant Sareen |
• October 25, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

In view of putative conflict for leadership in the region between China and Japan, and barriers in various initiatives for deepening and stabilizing regional financial markets, the economic-security discourse in East Asia is still facing an uncertain prospect and should be continually monitored.

• Chin-Ming Lin |
• October 23, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

Since the commissioning of the Liaoning in itself does not change the present balance of power, it makes more sense if it is interpreted as a diplomatic message especially to the ASEAN countries.

• Adrien Frossard |
• October 22, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

As the Afghans and the world look towards a new dawn on 1 January 2015, there are some things that stand out clearly and have to be recognised by both the Afghans as well as the international community.

• Rajeev Agarwal |
• October 20, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

The 1962 border conflict moulded our security and strategic thinking into a defensive mindset, and its 50th anniversary is an appropriate time to review those lessons as we seek our place in the new multi-polar world.

• Mukul Sanwal |
• October 19, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

The World Bank’s decision to withhold funding for the Padma Bridge embarrassed a government that has been doing reasonable work especially in checking extremism at a time when radicalism is sweeping many parts of the world.

• Anand Kumar |
• October 19, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments