IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Vice-President Xi Jinping’s visit to the United States

Xi Jinping tried his best to lower the temperature by suggesting that the vast Pacific Ocean has ‘ample space’ for both China and the United States.

R. S. Kalha |
March 01, 2012 |
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Reopening the Debate on Limited War

The commentary makes the case for reopening the Limited War debate in order to inform explicit articulation of a Limited War doctrine.

Ali Ahmed |
February 29, 2012 |
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Anti-Talk ULFA Faction: Why a Comeback is Unlikely

Given the hostility of Assamese society to indiscriminate violence and the sullied image of the ULFA leaders due to their amassing of wealth through extortions, the anti-talk ULFA faction would...

Namrata Goswami |
February 29, 2012 |
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Obama and the Israel-Palestine Peace Process

The Israeli-Palestinian peace process is so dependent on the vagaries of the US political and electoral system that any change in administration in November 2012 would certainly make or delay...

Sam Kuruvilla |
February 27, 2012 |
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Growing Maoist Activism in Assam: Sinister and Calculated Moves

Although law enforcement agencies have been receiving timely reports about growing Maoist activities in Assam, it appears that they do not pay much attention to the issue.

Nihar R. Nayak |
February 24, 2012 |
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A Gloomy Syrian Scenario

Overthrowing Bashar is likely to result in an Islamist regime, which might turn out to be far worse for the country’s Kurdish, Christian, Druze and Armenian minorities.

Jagdish N Singh |
February 24, 2012 |
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Antony’s Visit to Saudi Arabia: Boosting Defence Ties

Strengthening defence ties and broadening defence engagement between India and Saudi Arabia was the principal objective of Antony’s visit to Riyadh.

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan |
February 21, 2012 |
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Silence on Syria is no option

The growing violence and regional unpopularity of the Assad regime forced India to give up its erstwhile silence on Syria and vote against it both in the Security Council and...

P. R. Kumaraswamy |
February 21, 2012 |
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Developments in the Maldives and India’s Options

Knowing how slippery the democratic playfield can be and having a sense of who actually has fouled, as a sort of friendly referee, India should award a free kick to...

A.K. Banerjee |
February 21, 2012 |
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Japan’s Territorial Dispute with Russia heating up again

With Russia’s increasing involvement in the Asia-Pacific region, it has become extremely important for Japan to build a relationship of trust with that country and keep the territorial dispute on...

Pranamita Baruah |
February 17, 2012 |
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As Pakistan observes Kashmir Solidarity Day…

Over the last few years, there is a whole range of instances where the common Kashmiri has become a part of the Indian landscape, by persevering through the difficult circumstances...

Arpita Anant |
February 17, 2012 |
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Sticky Bomb Creates A Sticky Situation For India

India will have to take a call on whether the pivotal position of Iran for reaching Afghanistan and Central Asia outweighs the benefits India derives from its relationship with the...

Sushant Sareen |
February 17, 2012 |
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The Rafale : An Opportunity Towards Indigenous Aircraft Design And Manufacture

In the wake of the selection of the Rafale the offset clause currently in force must be used to revamp India’s domestic aerospace industry, making it more technologically current and...

Vivek Kapur |
February 17, 2012 |
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India and West Asian Political Tensions

There is a real danger that India’s strategic space in West Asia could be further constricted due to the rising political tensions on account of the Iranian nuclear imbroglio.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv |
February 16, 2012 |
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India and the Maldivian Malady

The challenge before India is to make sure that it stands on the side of popular aspirations, democratic and secular values and representative forces in its immediate periphery.

S. D. Muni |
February 15, 2012 |
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Terror Changes Its Spots

The 13/2 terrorist attack against the Israeli diplomat exposes India to the possibility of a more potent and professional group, which may have already raised the capability levels of indigenous...

Vivek Chadha |
February 14, 2012 |
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Myanmar and the United States: On a Reconciliatory Path?

The current trajectory of developments is likely to lead to the point where the US and the Sein government find ways to resolve outstanding points of contention between them, leading...

Rahul Mishra |
February 14, 2012 |
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The Syrian Conundrum

As long as the army remains loyal to Bashar, the rebels are unlikely to make much headway, although their continued ability to secure weapons through the Turkish border would plunge...

Stanly Johny |
February 14, 2012 |
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A Brief History of the Asian Security Conference

The story of the Asian Security Conference is the attempt by IDSA to capture the complex issues involved in Asia’s emergence as the new locus of international affairs in the...

S. Kalyanaraman |
February 13, 2012 |
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MMRCA: Counter Point

The range, speed, armament carrying capacity and the ability to accurately deliver a variety of weapons against different targets make the current IAF fleet of just over 32 squadrons far...

Ramesh Phadke |
February 13, 2012 |
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