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Japan’s Trump Dilemma

In the wake of Donald Trump’s election as U.S. president, Japan is weighing the geopolitical and geo-economic implications of the new economic and security policies that his administration may adopt.

Titli Basu |
December 20, 2016 |
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Political Fallout of the Creation of New Districts in Manipur

While the creation of seven new smaller districts has led to agitations by the United Naga Council, efficiencies in administrative tasks should be obtainable with district headquarters closer to the...

Gautam Sen |
December 16, 2016 |
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A Joint India-Indonesia Intervention on the Rohingya Issue

Given that both India and Indonesia have a common interest in preserving their respective democratic, multi-ethnic and multi-religious polities, they need to work together to induce Myanmar to control the...

Gautam Sen |
December 15, 2016 |
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The Jamaica Defence Force – Balancing Priorities with Resources

The Jamaican Defence Forces have retained their cutting edge due to a skillful balancing of priorities with resources, the weak economy notwithstanding.

Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
December 09, 2016 |
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Where is Europe Headed?

Brexit, the results of the elections held in Italy and Austria on December 4, 2016, and certain related recent developments in Europe raise questions about the future of the Union.

K. P. Fabian |
December 08, 2016 |
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India’s UNSC Bid: Is it different this time?

A careful reading of the report of the deliberations of the UNGA on November 7, 2016 would suggest that nothing has changed at the ground level; only the rhetoric of...

Rajeesh Kumar |
December 08, 2016 |
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Impressment Exercise for ‘Civil Hired Transport’ (CHT): Is there a better way to do it in Digital India?

The Army needs to comprehensively review the existing SoP for this exercise, liaise with MORTH and NHAI and jointly develop a software which can generate traffic data reports that would...

Vinay Kaushal |
December 08, 2016 |
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Elections in Kuwait: Will it lead to Political Instability?

The November elections in Kuwait have thrown up some intriguing scenarios. Having won nearly half the seats, if the opposition groups decide to unite under one banner and insist on...

Md. Muddassir Quamar |
December 06, 2016 |
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Trump’s Energy Plan – More Volatility for Oil Geopolitics

Although President-elect Trump has declared his intention to deregulate the fossil fuel sector in order to make America less energy import dependent, but over time, this will lead to an...

Shebonti Ray Dadwal |
December 05, 2016 |
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It is Terrorism by Daish, Not Jihad by Islamic State

Terrorists pursuing an atavistic agenda through the brutal killing of common people are not performing jihad. They only seek to legitimize their vile acts in the name of Islam.

Reshmi Kazi |
December 05, 2016 |
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The Royal Bahamas Defence Force: Poised for Capability Growth

The capabilities of the Royal Bahamas Defence Force will be significantly boosted in the current phase of modernisation but the air wing still lacks resources.

Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
November 30, 2016 |
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Benefitting from China’s Belt and Road Initiative

Any Indian initiative which is economically prudent and culturally appropriate could neutralise those advantages China seeks to draw from its Belt and Road Initiative vis-à-vis India, and even maximise its...

P. Stobdan |
November 22, 2016 |
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Triumphant Trump and American Foreign Policy

President-elect Donald Trump’s foreign policy pronouncements during the campaign have led to alarm and concerns among America’s strongest allies.

K. P. Fabian |
November 22, 2016 |
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Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Japan

While the highlight of the visit was the signing of the nuclear agreement, other agreements signed will continue the rising trajectory in the strategic, economic, political and security partnership between...

Adarsha Verma |
November 18, 2016 |
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Internal Security Challenges Preclude Military Reorientation in Trinidad & Tobago

The Trinidad Military, which should be concentrating on the maritime domain, is forced by expediency, to take on internal land operations.

Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
November 15, 2016 |
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Rivlin’s Visit to India: Envisaging Expectations

India-Israel Relations reach a new milestone with the forthcoming visit of President Reuven Rivlin to India.

Amit Mukherjee |
November 11, 2016 |
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Blacklisting Policy on the Anvil

The proposed blacklisting policy of the Ministry of Defence must be comprehensive enough to ensure that no loose ends are left to be tied at time of implementation.

Amit Cowshish |
November 10, 2016 |
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Saudi Arabia’s Yemen Conundrum: No End in Sight

Riyadh’s military intervention has neither forced the Houthis to the negotiating table nor has it restored the Hadi government in Sa’naa.

Md. Muddassir Quamar |
November 09, 2016 |
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Caribbean Air Arms Requirements Offer an Opportunity for India

India can become a player of significance as its current MR/ LTA – the Dornier Do-228 – is admirably suited to meet the requirements of Caribbean Air Arms.

Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
November 07, 2016 |
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Can Stronger Regional Partnerships Help The UN Promote Global Stability

Though no one questions the promise of regional partnerships, there are many impediments in practically achieving it as is evident from past partnership missions of the UN.

Rajeesh Kumar |
November 04, 2016 |
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