IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Can Maldives Avert a Constitutional Crisis?

The emergence of the third political candidate Qasim Ibrahim of the Jumhoory Party has made the present political landscape in Maldives intensely competitive and antagonistic with petitions and counter allegations...

Anand Kumar |
October 26, 2013 |
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PM’s Visit to China: A Case of Flawed Timing

Chinese would be very aware that India heads to general elections in seven months time. They would have taken cognizance of various ‘surveys’ as well as soundings of the political...

R. S. Kalha |
October 25, 2013 |
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Neither Peace nor Process: India-Pakistan on Escalation Ladder

The double-speak of Nawaz Sharif has led many in India to doubt his sincerity on improving relations. Questions are also being raised on whether Sharif is still living in the...

Sushant Sareen |
October 24, 2013 |
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Pak Army Continuing Proxy War in Kashmir

Though the Pakistan army denies its involvement in raising violence levels along the LoC, the international boundary and in the hinterland, it is understood well that without the active support...

Gurmeet Kanwal |
October 23, 2013 |
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Syria Crisis: How will it be resolved?

A solution to the Syrian crisis is unlikely to emerge with either Assad in power or in the existing circumstances of the military stand-off. A political solution will have to...

Gautam Sen |
October 22, 2013 |
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Diamer Bhasha Dam: Pakistan’s new Achilles heel

Delayed implementation of the DBD project has led to cynicism and angst amongst the people of Pakistan. In spite the government’s assurance, it is feared that the DBD could meet...

Priyanka Singh |
October 21, 2013 |
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Prime Minister’s Visit to Moscow: Need to Revitalise the India-Russia Partnership

India-Russia ties will continue to be mutually beneficial. While defence cooperation remains the mainstay, the two countries can explore common synergies in co-developing more weapons platforms with cutting edge technology...

Rajorshi Roy |
October 21, 2013 |
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PM’s Visit to Russia and China: Need for Smart Diplomacy

Clubbing the visits to Russia and China is a smart move. But the prime minister will also need to indulge in smart diplomacy to deal with a number of ticklish...

Arvind Gupta |
October 21, 2013 |
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US-India Defence Technologies for Transfer: Cultural Change

India-US defence ties are shifting away from a ‘buyer-seller’ path to one of co- development and co-production. In Washington this is viewed as a change from a ‘culture of presumptive...

Vivek Kapur |
October 15, 2013 |
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India-Australia Maritime Cooperation: Raising the Pitch

Both India and Australia are trying hard to shed their traditional reticence and engage in the maritime domain, with both sides agreeing to a drastic overhaul of the existing exchanges.

Abhijit Singh |
October 14, 2013 |
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September 26 Attacks in J&K: Assessing the Response

The infiltration by a large group of terrorists in the Karen Sector, is a harsh reminder for the police, army and security planners in the country that the ongoing proxy...

Vivek Chadha |
October 04, 2013 |
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Showdown between RIs and Pakistan Army: Implications for India

The Pakistan army is caught in a cleft stick on the issue of dealing with the Radical Islamists. A section of the military establishment sympathizes and empathizes with the sectarian...

P. K. Upadhyay |
October 04, 2013 |
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Provincial polls in Sri Lanka: A new dawn?

Post-elections, one can now expect a meaningful political dialogue between the Sri Lankan government and the TNA on the feasible interpretation and application of the autonomy measures under the 13th...

Gautam Sen |
October 04, 2013 |
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Cut in Non-plan Expenditure and Impact on Defence Budget

The services will have no option but to reduce the allocation under the heads where the impact is not immediately visible: maintenance of infrastructure, purchase of spares for maintenance of...

Amit Cowshish |
October 03, 2013 |
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Peace Process: Pakistan will have to walk the talk

The New York meeting between the two prime ministers has resulted in some new grounds being broken. Importantly the red lines and ground rules have been drawn thanks to some...

Sushant Sareen |
October 03, 2013 |
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Xi Jinping Carries Out First General Rank Promotions in PLA

In the first round of promotions to the senior-most ranks of PLA, Xi Jinping signals building a younger, technological savvy military that needs to be honest and under the control...

Bijoy Das |
September 25, 2013 |
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Maldives: Hiccups in Democratic Transition

The Maldives presidential runoff election has been postponed indefinitely further widening the political dispute. The uncertainty highlights the challenges the young democracy faces, having held its first-ever multiparty election in...

Anand Kumar |
September 25, 2013 |
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Peace Gestures in Manipur: Will it Work?

Gestures for peace talks in Manipur by the government indicate a willingness to engage in dialogue with armed groups, which in itself is a step towards reconciliation. Equally important is...

Namrata Goswami |
September 23, 2013 |
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Need to effectively manage the India-Nepal Border

Transforming the India-Nepal border from an ‘open border’ to a ‘closed border’ would severely damage the traditional socio-cultural and economic ties. It would be prudent to keep the border open...

Pushpita Das |
September 19, 2013 |
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Maoists’ Urban Movement

The Urban Movement has a defined role in the political strategy and military strategy of the CPI (Maoist). The Maoists envisage that they would mobilise and organise the industrial workers.

P. V. Ramana |
September 13, 2013 |
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