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’, India needs to take note of the political shift in Taiwan and its likely impact at the wider regional level.

• Prashant Kumar Singh |
• June 01, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

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

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

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

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

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 the respective fishing potential amicably.

• 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 share important relationships with India.

• S. Samuel C. Rajiv |
• May 20, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

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

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 wisdom’ based on international law.

• Abhishek Pratap Singh |
• May 13, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

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