The tsunami triggered by the quake swamped Sendai’s coast, picking up cars, ships and houses as it furiously surged three miles inland.

• Rajaram Panda |
• March 16, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

China’s intensified engagement in the region, encompassing reconstruction and development, suggests a subtle move to alter the security situation.

• Anwesha Ray Chaudhuri |
• March 16, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

The demand to prohibit the Muslim clergy from issuing Fatwa is gathering momentum in Bangladesh.

• Anand Kumar |
• March 15, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

By devolving political functions to an elected leader, the Dalai Lama is guaranteeing the self-sustainability of the Tibet Movement.

• Prashant Kumar Singh |
• March 14, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

While the study of electoral politics in the North East explains how democracy can absorb former rebels, it fails to answer the critical question of the victims’ right to justice.

• Kishalay Bhattacharjee |
• March 11, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Rulers of Gulf states should initiate reforms to accommodate the voices and aspirations of different sections of their societies.

• Prasanta Kumar Pradhan |
• March 08, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

The defence budget for 2011-12 has not been unduly impacted by the fiscal consolidation process, and reflects the MoD’s ability to spend resources within the stipulated time.

• Laxman Kumar Behera |
• March 07, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

With Turkey’s accession negotiations for EU membership going nowhere, Ankara is pursuing other diplomatic options.

• Rajorshi Roy |
• March 07, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Japanese Prime Minister Kan Naoto is walking a tight rope with plunging popularity and growing demands for his resignation.

• Rajaram Panda |
• March 07, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Fears by some analysts that India has recently altered its nuclear doctrine, and particularly its no first use policy, are unfounded.

• Vipin Narang |
• March 01, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments