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

South China Sea Arbitration: An Analysis

Considering China’s non-appearance, the tribunal must proprio motu take judicial notice of all relevant facts, data, case precedents and public statements not communicated to it, and must apply its ‘arbitral...

Cyber Menace and Elections in The Philippines

The cyber-attack on the election commission of The Philippines demonstrates the need for democracies to have a strong cyber security mechanism in place for the smooth conduct of elections.

Ajey Lele |
May 12, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

Re-location of ITBP Frontier HQs from Shillong to Itanagar

With improved manageability of support forces like ITBP on the Line of Actual Control in the Arunachal segment, the Army gains some flexibility and cushion time for intervention should the...

Gautam Sen |
May 09, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

The Half-Forgotten War in Yemen

For Yemen, known in antiquity as Arabia Felix (Happy Arabia), there is much sorrow in store as of now. The Romans used to contrast Arabia Felix with Arabia Deserta.

K. P. Fabian |
May 06, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

India’s Submarine Modernisation Plans

India’s future submarine fleet operations are likely to involve SSKs and SSNs operating in the littoral spaces, in a strategic environment sanitized and protected by SSBNs. If New Delhi can...

Abhijit Singh |
May 05, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

Rethinking India’s approach towards Pakistan-occupied Kashmir

Ceding PoK as part of a settlement does not comport with India’s national and strategic interests, especially in terms of dealing with the challenge posed by China-Pakistan collaboration.

S. Kalyanaraman |
May 03, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

Inserting PoK into the Kashmir Conundrum

India needs to proactively buttress its broader position by affixing/prefixing the issue of Pakistan occupied Kashmir to the bilateral agenda every time the issue of Kashmir comes up for discussion.

Priyanka Singh |
May 03, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

Libya’s frustrating quest for itself

When can we expect to see Libya having a single government and starting the daunting journey towards democracy?

K. P. Fabian |
May 02, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

The Maoist Global Web

The external linkages of the Maoists are wide, stretching from Latin America to South East Asia. These linkages have, essentially, given them visibility and propaganda, and very occasionally weapons.