IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Aftermath of the Enactment of Controversial Statutes in Manipur

The political imbroglio in Manipur has to be analysed through the prism of likely political gains and losses for the State`s major players, in juxtaposition to the scenario prevailing in...

Gautam Sen |
September 29, 2015 |
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Contextualizing Madhesi Frustration in the Wake of Nepal’s New Constitution

The only way to resolve the crisis is to acknowledge Madeshis as genuine citizens of Nepal, whose respect and dignity can be protected by a clear recognition of their rights...

Pramod Jaiswal |
September 28, 2015 |
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Post-Constitution Shivers in Nepal and India’s Response

The Indian reaction has led to notes of caution by some major countries. China, for instance, has suggested to Nepalese leaders that they should make the Constitution broad based.

Nihar R. Nayak |
September 28, 2015 |
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New Nepal, Old Politics

The issue of ‘consensus’ that has been at the core of writing a constitution has been eroded through majoritarianism to secure the entrenchment in power of the hill political elites.

Smruti S. Pattanaik |
September 28, 2015 |
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The Indian Navy’s Arabian Gulf Diplomacy

By engaging GCC navies through joint exercises, port calls, and training programmes, the Navy has successfully created a durable template of maritime relations in the Western Indian Ocean.

Abhijit Singh |
September 24, 2015 |
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Nepal’s New Constitution: An Analysis from the Madheshi Perspective

What the country needs is goodwill and support from all stakeholders inside and outside to move the reconciliation process forward and build on the peace, and all at the right...

Hari Bansh Jha |
September 24, 2015 |
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Russia’s New Game Plan

The central theme of Korybko’s article is to highlight the pivotal importance of Pakistan and the Russian eagerness to build a foundation of political trust with the Pakistani leadership.

P. Stobdan |
September 18, 2015 |
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Sri Lanka at a Crossroads: Need to Win the Peace

What the country needs is goodwill and support from all stakeholders inside and outside to move the reconciliation process forward and build on the peace, and all at the right...

Shamsher M. Chowdhury BB |
September 16, 2015 |
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The Jeremy Corbyn Phenomenon in Britain

Corbyn’s mandate includes popular support from many centrist and left-of-centre citizens, apart from a substantial number of traditional Labour Party members.

Gautam Sen |
September 14, 2015 |
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Europe’s Refugee Crisis

As political and military solutions to the conflicts in Syria and Afghanistan are nowhere in sight, the refugee crisis in Europe is not going to disappear in a hurry.

Gulshan Sachdeva |
September 09, 2015 |
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The Rajapakse Factor after Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary Elections

Notwithstanding the UNP victory, Rajapakse and his supporters will continue to wield substantial influence within and outside parliament.

Gautam Sen |
September 07, 2015 |
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China’s Victory Day Celebrations: Politics of War, Memory and Legitimacy

Japan is in denial mode about its role during World War II while China is attempting to gain legitimacy for its regional ambitions by leveraging the memory of its suffering...

Avinash Godbole |
September 04, 2015 |
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India a Credible Actor on Climate Change

Often criticised as an obstructionist or stubborn negotiator, India now holds considerable credibility as a leader when it comes to climate change related pledges.

Satyam Malaviya |
September 03, 2015 |
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Hacking + Securities Fraud = New Face of Insider Trading

Hacker groups have turned their attention to stock markets not just to disrupt operations but also to trade and make financial gains.

Ajey Lele , Munish Sharma |
September 02, 2015 |
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India-Egypt Relationship: Looking for a new Momentum

Egypt under President Gamal Abdel Nasser and India under the leadership of its first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru were the torchbearers of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM). Their commitment to socialism...

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan |
September 01, 2015 |
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Radicalisation of Muslim Converts

At the moment, the radical Muslim convert threat does appear to be limited to Europe and America where the converts are ‘less visible’.

GSAT-6: India’s Second Military Satellite Launched

India’s increasing investments in space for strategic purposes clearly indicates the rising relevance of space assets for the armed forces.

Ajey Lele |
August 31, 2015 |
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Exchange Rate Variation in Defence Contracts

The 19th August amendment to the Defence Procurement Procedure of 2013 extends the provision of exchange rate variation to Indian vendors under all the procurement categories of capital acquisition.

Amit Cowshish |
August 31, 2015 |
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How Pakistan Gains From the Cancelled NSA-Level Talks

It was not in Pakistan’s interest that the NSA meeting should take place. It is to their credit that they managed to do that by waving a red flag at...

G. Balachandran |
August 28, 2015 |
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Gilgit Baltistan: Province, No Province?

Chinese stakes in Gilgit Baltistan could propel Pakistan to introduce a stop gap provincial arrangement that would contain popular resistance, promote greater stability, and deflate India’s objections to CPEC.

Priyanka Singh |
August 27, 2015 |
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