Nepal 2010: Uncertainties Galore
The peace process was deadlocked, with extreme polarization within and among the political parties on various issues.
- Nihar R. Nayak |
- January 10, 2011 |
- IDSA Comments
The peace process was deadlocked, with extreme polarization within and among the political parties on various issues.
It is vital that the framework of the talks be informed by the element of inclusiveness based on a ‘problem solving’ approach.
The absence of a credible interlocutor in Pakistan who can exercise effective control over the Pakistan army leaves India with little choice except to open a parallel dialogue with the military establishment in Pakistan.
The durability of the New START will depend largely on how both sides value it as a means towards disarmament rather than for strategic competition.
If the achievements of Premier Wen’s visit to India were more pronounced in terms of economic content, his visit to Pakistan was more characterised by political and strategic significance.
Soon after naming the North Korean regime as its “enemy”, South Korea has, quite abruptly, invoked the desirability of reverting to the Six-Party Talks.
By postulating that the players think ahead not just to their immediate consequences, but also to the others, game theory can provide a framework to think about defending against terrorist attacks.
The recent increase in top level Indian delegation visits to Colombo indicates that India has entered a new and more comprehensive phase of bilateral relations with Sri Lanka.
Security and development cooperation have become the twin pillars of the India-Bhutan relationship.
The world needs India as a balancer – in trade, as a market, as an alternative model, and as a world power.