IDSA Comments

Erdogan and Gulen were allies until 2013 when a corruption scandal erupted and Gulen’s followers in the judiciary and police investigated ministers and officials close to Erdogan.

• K. P. Fabian |
• July 20, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

As the need for a modern and capable naval force grows ever more urgent, it remains to be seen if the Philippine Navy’s latest modernisation plans will become a reality or be still-born as was the case with earlier efforts.

• Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
• July 19, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

Whether the ruling would induce China to adopt a fresh look at the dispute or it would only further complicate the domestic and regional political situations will depend on the domestic, regional and international responses in the coming days and weeks.

• Prashant Kumar Singh |
• July 14, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

The Hague Tribunal’s decision and China’s take on it are unlikely to compel Duterte to ignore economic interests that can be furthered through cooperation with China.

• Sampa Kundu |
• July 14, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

While using unexceptionable language, India has actually not supported the Chinese position in the South China Sea and has called upon China to adhere to the limits laid down in the UNCLOS.

• Aman Saberwal |
• July 14, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

“Brexit” has led to much concern within the Caribbean Community, as it assesses its possible impact upon its plans for greater regional integration. One cannot completely rule out the possibility of some of the member-states of CARICOM going the British way.

• Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
• July 11, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

One cannot say that Chilcot has come up with any startling or original insight. But it is useful to have solid documentary evidence in a consolidated form for the conclusions generally accepted.

• K. P. Fabian |
• July 11, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

It would be befitting to dedicate the 60th Anniversary of Indo-Mongolian Diplomatic Relations this year to the great Asian hero Genghis Khan.

• P. Stobdan |
• July 11, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

The sensational attack in the Dhaka café may have been intended to either cause international opinion to put pressure on the Hasina government to go for early election or incite the Army to take over political power.

• Anand Kumar |
• July 08, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

In purely legal terms, the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s decision will be binding, and a refusal to abide by its findings could have consequences. Beijing has, however, made it clear that in the event of a negative ruling it will simply ignore the judgment.

• Abhijit Singh |
• July 08, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

India should ensure that the deal does not slip away because of GRSE’s perceived financial inability, which may not actually be the case.

• Aman Saberwal |
• July 06, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

As India embarks on a quest to boost its arms exports, the Latin America-Caribbean region offers India both markets and potential partnerships. Though India is not a stranger to the region, it needs to have a more systematic and coordinated approach.

• Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
• July 05, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

As Modi speeds up engagement with African countries, there is an important challenge that he faces within the country, namely, making African nationals feel welcome in India.

• Ruchita Beri |
• July 05, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

Just as Pandora opened the box she was warned not to open, Cameron went for a referendum that common sense would have told him not to go for, or to do it later

• K. P. Fabian |
• July 01, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

SCO will need to assume responsibility for providing security in Afghanistan in the aftermath of the withdrawal of ISAF forces.

• Ashok Sajjanhar |
• June 30, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

The Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) is preparing to undergo a major expansion programme. India can assist in enhancing and developing PNGDF’s capabilities without coming into conflict or competition with the Australian interests.

• Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
• June 28, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

An early and decisive conclusion to the political crisis in Brazil and also a finality in the position of Rouseff vis-a-vis the presidency appear unlikely.

• Gautam Sen |
• June 28, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

For India, at this point in time, ISRO developing expertise with multiple launch technology is more important from the commercial perspective.

• Ajey Lele , Tushar Shrivastav |
• June 28, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

Until the next plenary in Switzerland in 2017 or the interim meeting before the end of 2016, India should actively engage with all members and particularly with those who have expressed doubts or raised queries, including China.

• Ashok Sajjanhar |
• June 27, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

A comprehensive approach is needed to deal with the problem of illegal migration from Bangladesh. All the affected states would have to adopt a uniform policy, in the absence of which any amount of effort is bound to deliver only partial results.

• Anand Kumar |
• June 24, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments