IDSA Comments

Islamic State and Social Media: Ethical Challenges and Power Relations

The IS frequently releases graphic videos of, for instance, beheadings, on social media. Once these videos surface, an ethical debate arises about the sharing of violent imagery and how these...

Rejig of Defence Budget 2014-15?

If reports about the diversion of INR 13,000 crore from the capital segment of the defence budget to the revenue heads are true, it is an indication of the growing...

Amit Cowshish |
January 23, 2015 |
IDSA Comments

Sheikh Hasina’s Secular Political Approach

Sheikh Hasina has to ensure that the writ of the Awami League central leadership runs throughout the country, and elements like the Chhatra League are not allowed to derail accommodative...

Gautam Sen |
January 23, 2015 |
IDSA Comments

The Chinese Dream 2015: Which Way Is It Heading?

Xi Jinping has already recognized the inevitable by stressing that China would adjust to the ‘new normal’ of lower growth and, to ensure stability, he has already cracked down on...

R. S. Kalha |
January 17, 2015 |
IDSA Comments

Military Courts in Pakistan: A Soft Coup by the Pakistan Army?

Why is the Pakistan military pushing for Military Courts when the country already has a fairly robust Anti Terrorism Act together with designated Anti Terrorism Courts set up specifically to...

Arun Sahgal |
January 14, 2015 |
IDSA Comments

Did the Chinese Model of Growth Defeat Rajapaksa?

During the Rajapaksa years, Sri Lanka experienced jobless growth, similar to the experience of many African countries where Chinese investment had increased exponentially in the last decade.

Avinash Godbole |
January 12, 2015 |
IDSA Comments

A Season of Political Protests in Bangladesh

It is not clear what kind of democracy the BNP wants to restore in alliance with the Jamaat which does not believe in democracy. But the AL needs to proceed...

Anand Kumar |
January 12, 2015 |
IDSA Comments

A New Era in Sri Lanka’s Politics?

Sirisena will be expected to restore both the institutional checks and balances which saw an erosion as a result of the 18th Amendment to the constitution and the faith of...

Meeting the Maoist Challenge

In the wake of the Sukma attack, it is apparent that the CPI-Maoist's weather- and surrender-induced operational frailty is a matter of the past.

SAARC Energy Agreement: A step in the right direction

Signing of the SAARC agreement is merely the first step in the process of regional energy cooperation. To make this initiative work, governments in the region need to synchronise their...

Sanket Sudhir Kulkarni |
January 05, 2015 |
IDSA Comments

With the conclusion of the parliamentary and presidential elections, based on a constitution that finely balances the country’s Islamic heritage with the need for modernity, Tunisia has done what Egypt...

K. P. Fabian |
December 31, 2014 |
IDSA Comments

Of Agents and Agency Commission in Defence

Amit Cowshish |
December 31, 2014 |
IDSA Comments

Taking Stock of the Public-Private Partnership in Cybersecurity

Effective cybersecurity calls for a close partnership between the government in its role as custodian of the nation’s security, and the private sector, in both roles of information infrastructure provider...

Cherian Samuel |
December 31, 2014 |
IDSA Comments

Why Bodo Violence Continues to Recur?

To prevent the recurring violence in Bodo areas, establish a land record system, improve the presence of both the state civil administration and the law enforcement agencies, and collate credible...

Namrata Goswami |
December 29, 2014 |
IDSA Comments

Border Fencing Will Not Stop Illegal Migration

Unless fundamental factors such as vested political interests, economic compulsions and non-cooperation from Bangladesh are addressed effectively, illegal migration will continue to take place, fence or no fence.

Pushpita Das |
December 26, 2014 |
IDSA Comments

The US-North Korea Cyber Dispute

US authorities have claimed that North Korea was behind the cyber-attack on Sony Pictures. But North Korea has strongly denied this claim. Now, both countries are threatening to fight this...

Ajey Lele |
December 26, 2014 |
IDSA Comments

Pakistan Is Headed For a Dangerous Denouement

If the Pakistan Army fails to conclusively eliminate the scourge in the north-west, it will soon reach Punjab, which has been relatively free of major incidents of violence.

Gurmeet Kanwal |
December 22, 2014 |
IDSA Comments

Peshawar Massacre and the Afghan Endgame

The Peshawar school massacre does not appear to be a simple tit-for-tat game; it has an intricate link to the Afghan endgame in which Pakistan wants to be the victor.

P. Stobdan |
December 22, 2014 |
IDSA Comments

The Indian Ocean Zone of Peace: Sifting ‘Facts’ from ‘Illusion’

In the event that a ZOP is announced, it is India that will stand to lose the most because its proposal will be seen as a ‘backdoor’ manoeuvre to limit...

Abhijit Singh |
December 19, 2014 |
IDSA Comments

Need for Inclusive Governance Structures in the North-East

The Centre must reiterate its commitment to uphold the Constitutional provisions enshrined in Article 371, expand the scope of the Sixth Schedule, and empower the autonomous council institutions in the...

Gautam Sen |
December 17, 2014 |
IDSA Comments

Islamic State and Social Media: Ethical Challenges and Power Relations

Rejig of Defence Budget 2014-15?

Sheikh Hasina’s Secular Political Approach

The Chinese Dream 2015: Which Way Is It Heading?

Military Courts in Pakistan: A Soft Coup by the Pakistan Army?

Did the Chinese Model of Growth Defeat Rajapaksa?

A Season of Political Protests in Bangladesh

A New Era in Sri Lanka’s Politics?

Meeting the Maoist Challenge

SAARC Energy Agreement: A step in the right direction

Tunisia stands out

Of Agents and Agency Commission in Defence

Taking Stock of the Public-Private Partnership in Cybersecurity

Why Bodo Violence Continues to Recur?

Border Fencing Will Not Stop Illegal Migration

The US-North Korea Cyber Dispute

Pakistan Is Headed For a Dangerous Denouement

Peshawar Massacre and the Afghan Endgame

The Indian Ocean Zone of Peace: Sifting ‘Facts’ from ‘Illusion’

Need for Inclusive Governance Structures in the North-East