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.

• Authors: 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.

• Authors: 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.

• Authors: 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.

• Authors: Ajey Lele
• May 12, 2016
• IDSA Comments

With improved manageability of support forces like ITBP on the Line of Actual Control in the Arunachal segment, the Army gains some flexibility and cushion time for intervention should the need arise.

• Authors: Gautam Sen
• May 09, 2016
• IDSA Comments

For Yemen, known in antiquity as Arabia Felix (Happy Arabia), there is much sorrow in store as of now. The Romans used to contrast Arabia Felix with Arabia Deserta.

• Authors: K. P. Fabian
• May 06, 2016
• IDSA Comments

India’s future submarine fleet operations are likely to involve SSKs and SSNs operating in the littoral spaces, in a strategic environment sanitized and protected by SSBNs. If New Delhi can ensure compliance with present construction deadlines, it could put its submarine modernization plans back on track.

• Authors: Abhijit Singh
• May 05, 2016
• IDSA Comments

Ceding PoK as part of a settlement does not comport with India’s national and strategic interests, especially in terms of dealing with the challenge posed by China-Pakistan collaboration.

• Authors: S. Kalyanaraman
• May 03, 2016
• IDSA Comments

India needs to proactively buttress its broader position by affixing/prefixing the issue of Pakistan occupied Kashmir to the bilateral agenda every time the issue of Kashmir comes up for discussion.

• Authors: Priyanka Singh
• May 03, 2016
• IDSA Comments

When can we expect to see Libya having a single government and starting the daunting journey towards democracy?

• Authors: K. P. Fabian
• May 02, 2016
• IDSA Comments