IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Role of the Indian Military in Disasters

It needs to be noted that discipline and efficiency is the first demand in disaster response and relief tasks, which are often dangerous missions and quite naturally the military brings...

P. K. Gautam |
July 05, 2013 |
IDSA Comments

Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap 2013

The objective of the TPCR is to give an opportunity to the Indian industry to draw up business plans for developing technologies which could be transformed into capabilities required by...

Amit Cowshish |
July 02, 2013 |
IDSA Comments

Security Situation in J&K: A Reality Check

The June 24 ambush in J&K accomplished with proficiency and high level of coordination exposes the deceptive calm often showcased in the context of large number of tourists visiting the...

Vivek Chadha |
June 28, 2013 |
IDSA Comments

Making Sense of the Rouhani Presidency

The elections in Iran defied most prediction but the Rouhani Presidency is unlikely to see any major changes expect possibly for a change of nuance.

R. S. Kalha |
June 28, 2013 |
IDSA Comments

Significance and Implications of Shenzhou 10

The launch of Shenzhou 10 is a crucial step towards fulfilling China’s plans of building a space station by the year 2020 and equally an important part of China's rise.

Gunjan Singh |
June 24, 2013 |
IDSA Comments

Calling Elections in Nepal

The election commission has started making necessary preparations and the political parties are already out on the hustings. But the road to elections is not without hitches.

Understanding Kautilya’s Four Upayas

The four upayas are not well studied by scholars and are often used in a casual manner, particularly misquoting Kautilya. It is important to locate the text of traditional indigenous...

P. K. Gautam |
June 20, 2013 |
IDSA Comments

Time-out for ‘Services’ from Offsets

The temporary abeyance of ‘services’ as a valid means of discharging the offset obligation could prove to be exasperating for the foreign vendors and the prospective IOPs.

Amit Cowshish |
June 19, 2013 |
IDSA Comments

The Obama-Xi Summit

Just as Mao had made the historic declaration that the Chinese people have ‘stood up,’ Xi now wants the world to acknowledge that China as a great power has ‘arrived.’

R. S. Kalha |
June 18, 2013 |
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Cyber Security Dilemma

Any cyber architecture can be viewed as a doubled edged sword – either ignore it and be exposed or use it to one’s advantage. Cyber espionage is here to stay.

Ajey Lele |
June 18, 2013 |
IDSA Comments

Myanmar Opens to Business Opportunities, but is it sustainable?

After years of political and economic isolation, Myanmar is opening up to investment particularly in the energy sector. There are however, accompanying uncertainties and risks.

Iran Elections: And the winner is…

The presidential elections come at a time when Iran is reeling under the pressure of sanctions and having been isolated in the region with the rise of Sunni Islamism.

India-Japan Strategic Partnership

Japan’s endorsement of India’s candidature for the four major multilateral export controls regimes seems to be the principal achievement of the Indian PM visit to Japan.

Rajiv Nayan |
June 11, 2013 |
IDSA Comments

15-Years after Pokhran II: Deterrence Churning Continues

Fifteen years after the nuclear tests, it is relevant to examine if deterrence remains weak in South Asia or has consolidated towards greater stability.

A. Vinod Kumar |
June 10, 2013 |
IDSA Comments

Nagaland: Political and Economic Assessment

Delay in coming to an agreement between the government and the major underground outfits is only creating frustration among a large section of the Naga society as well as internecine...

Gautam Sen |
June 10, 2013 |
IDSA Comments

North Korea keeps the SPT members confused

The developments in the Korean peninsula indicate that the East Asian states are not really in tune with each other on North Korea’s recent missile launches. Most of these states...

Pranamita Baruah |
June 06, 2013 |
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Russia and Pakistan New Equation

Developments in Afghanistan are a key objective of Russia’s increased engagement with Pakistan. However, Russia and India share a time tested relationship that is unlikely to be affected by these...

Rajorshi Roy |
June 04, 2013 |
IDSA Comments

Taliban’s Spring Offensive and the Consequences

The Taliban spring offensive is aimed at exploiting the situation and driving home the advantage. The present lull in coalition operations and indecision on the future outlook of international forces...

Rajeev Agarwal |
June 03, 2013 |
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Chinese Premier’s Visit: Ambiguity prevails

The Chinese prime minister’s visit was in no way intended to offer solution to the vexed issue of border incursion. Li came to pursue China’s national interest and not to...

R. S. Kalha |
May 31, 2013 |
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Chinese Premier’s Visit: Tibet remains the core issue

The Chinese prime minister’s visit was in no way intended to offer solution to the vexed issue of border incursion. Li came to pursue China’s national interest and not to...