IDSA Comments

Pakistan’s NSG Application

There is no documentary evidence to substantiate the Pakistani claim that Pakistan had entered into any voluntary safeguards agreement with the IAEA in respect of KANUPP.

G. Balachandran |
June 21, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

Why is NSG Membership important for India?

India is keen to become a member of the NSG and other export control regimes so as to expand its nuclear power generation and enter the export market.

Ashok Sajjanhar |
June 21, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

China’s Growing Arms Sales to Latin America

The United States, once the dominant influence over the armed forces of the region, is now in danger of losing that position to China and has already lost it in...

The Impact of World War I on the Arab World Today

The military campaigns waged during the war and the political arrangements entered into immediately thereafter created the Arab world as it exists today as well as the problems it continues...

K. P. Fabian |
June 17, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

Brexit: Does it matter for India?

While Brexit would provide a fillip for an India-UK FTA, Britain staying on in the EU is also likely to be of value given its role as a gateway to...

Mathew Sinu Simon |
June 17, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

Games Navies Play: Anti-Access and Area Denial in Maritime Asia

A sound sensor array in the Indian Ocean could prove invaluable for India which has a major anti-submarine warfare handicap and a lack of operational submarines.

Abhijit Singh |
June 16, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

India’s Entry into NSG: Why is South Africa holding out?

Has South Africa buckled under Chinese pressure to oppose India’s membership in the NSG? While this cannot yet be confirmed, there are strong indicators that it could be a possibility.

Ruchita Beri |
June 15, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

India’s Stakes in SCO

India cannot be taking other than a cooperative position if it wants to genuinely exploit opportunities that SCO processes may offer. Any policy on connectivity underpinned by a spirit of...

P. Stobdan |
June 15, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

India – US Cyber Relationship

While the intent exists to forge a strong partnership on cyberspace issues, there is much groundwork to be done to actually build trust and move forward together.

Sanjeev Gupta |
June 14, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

India : US :: China : US – Cyber and Bilateral Visits

While the China-US Cyber agreement is an attempt at conflict management or risk mitigation, the India-US Cyber agreement is a joint quest for security driven by a common threat perception,...

Munish Sharma |
June 09, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

God forgives, would Google?

At present, the entire debate on ‘right to be forgotten’ is mainly focused on individual freedom and individual rights. However, it is important to look at this issue from a...

Ajey Lele |
June 06, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

Integrating Defence Plans with Niti Aayog’s Long Term Vision

While it may be tempting for the Niti Aayog to make deep inroads into defence planning, it would be wise to focus only on those areas that do not disturb...

Amit Cowshish |
June 06, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

Assessing Power Transition in Taiwan: From KMT to DPP

The return of DPP to power is a significant development from the point of view of cross-strait relations and security in East Asia. Given its growing thrust on ‘Act East’,...

Rebalancing with India

New Delhi is aware of Washington’s keenness to marshal India as the power that can tilt the strategic balance in Asia.

Sarosh Bana |
May 31, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

Time to Rejuvenate the India-Russia Partnership

India and Russia are natural allies. It is in the interest of both countries to have vibrant relations. The responsibility for this devolves upon Modi and Putin.

Ashok Sajjanhar |
May 30, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

Perception matters against Left Wing Extremism

Winning hearts and minds through the Civic Action Programme (CAP) and the Media/Perception Management Plan is an important element in combating LWE propaganda.

Mathew Sinu Simon |
May 30, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

Obama in Hiroshima: Betwixt spoken and the unspoken

His words might fall short of assuaging all but his visit to Hiroshima is a testimony of Obama being a leader of substance.

Preeti Nalwa |
May 30, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

Problem of Fishermen in India-Sri Lanka Relations

India should play a proactive role in assisting Sri Lanka in the fisheries sector and in creating conditions in the Palk Bay for the fishermen of both countries to exploit...

Gautam Sen |
May 20, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

Modi visiting Jerusalem would be a re-affirmation of India’s diplomatic ability to pursue multiple national interests by manoeuvring between countries who have difficult or non-existent relationships among themselves but who...

Growing Warmth in Bangladesh-Myanmar Ties

The coming to power of a democratic government in Myanmar has not only altered the political situation within but has also provided an opportunity to improve relations with Bangladesh.

Anand Kumar |
May 18, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

Pakistan’s NSG Application

Why is NSG Membership important for India?

China’s Growing Arms Sales to Latin America

The Impact of World War I on the Arab World Today

Brexit: Does it matter for India?

Games Navies Play: Anti-Access and Area Denial in Maritime Asia

India’s Entry into NSG: Why is South Africa holding out?

India’s Stakes in SCO

India – US Cyber Relationship

India : US :: China : US – Cyber and Bilateral Visits

God forgives, would Google?

Integrating Defence Plans with Niti Aayog’s Long Term Vision

Assessing Power Transition in Taiwan: From KMT to DPP

Rebalancing with India

Time to Rejuvenate the India-Russia Partnership

Perception matters against Left Wing Extremism

Obama in Hiroshima: Betwixt spoken and the unspoken

Problem of Fishermen in India-Sri Lanka Relations

Jerusalem Calling

Growing Warmth in Bangladesh-Myanmar Ties