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 |
• IDSA Comments

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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 |
• IDSA Comments

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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 |
• IDSA Comments

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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 |
• IDSA Comments

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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 |
• IDSA Comments

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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 |
• IDSA Comments

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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 |
• IDSA Comments

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The Imperative of Deep Engagement with Maldives

India must deal with the situation in a calm and mature manner since an unstable Maldives can have serious regional security implications as well as impact upon India’s security.

• Arvind Gupta |
• February 13, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

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Sectarian Strife Looms In The Middle-East

By bringing the Syrian question to the UN Security Council on the basis of proposals formulated by the Arab League, led principally by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, the western powers...

• R. S. Kalha |
• February 11, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

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Egypt’s Revolution Turns One

As opposed to the singular cause of last year’s protests, the anniversary demonstrations have revealed multiple lines of discord, most importantly, between those inclined towards compromising with military rule and...

• Princy Marin George |
• February 10, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

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Going Beyond the Public Statement on Iranian Oil

Having rejected the western demand for oil sanctions, the real test for the Indian government lies in whether it can implement its public pronouncement.

• P. R. Kumaraswamy |
• February 09, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

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Political Transition in Maldives

Although the political situation is likely to stabilise in the short-term, multi-party democracy established in Maldives after the 2008 elections has received a definite setback.

• Anand Kumar |
• February 09, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

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India’s Past Year at the UN Security Council

India’s overall approach at the UNSC in the past year was focused on projecting and representing the opinion of the developing world, addressing problems through regional solutions and achieving as...

• Keerthi Sampath Kumar |
• February 07, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

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The Eurozone Crisis and India-EU Ties

In the absence of even an FTA, the main challenge before policy makers from India and the EU will be to continue justifying the relevance of a strategic partnership to...

• Gulshan Sachdeva |
• February 07, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

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Rafale Wins the MMRCA Competition

The Rafale’s upkeep and maintenance would demand a very high level of training and skills both by the pilots and technical personnel. Above all, stupid mistakes must be avoided by...

• Ramesh Phadke |
• February 06, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

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Beyond the Indus Water Treaty: A Perspective on Kashmir’s “Power” Woes

At the core of the Kashmiri discourse on the shortage of power is the distribution of water resources that was agreed to between India and Pakistan through the instrumentality of...

• Arpita Anant |
• February 02, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

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Myanmar’s Critical Role in Bolstering India’s Look East Policy

Cooperation with India will help natural resources-rich Myanmar develop its true potential. And cooperation with Myanmar will help India transform the North-East, bolster its Look East Policy, and help it...

• Arvind Gupta |
• February 02, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

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Maoists understand the limitations of Mine Proof Vehicles

After a systematic study of the MPV deployed in anti-Maoist operations, the Maoists have come to the conclusion that “There is no such thing as a mine proof vehicle”.

• P. V. Ramana |
• January 30, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

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EU Oil embargo on Iran—China is now the pivot

All China has to do is to purchase Iranian oil and off-set this against a supply of essential consumer goods from China to Iran and settle the accounts in Chinese...

• R. S. Kalha |
• January 30, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

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Private Sector Participation in Defence Production: Industrial Licensing and FDI Issues

Notwithstanding positive developments over the last decade, certain grey areas in industrial licensing and FDI policy need further improvement to facilitate the private sector’s more meaningful participation in the Indian...

• Laxman Kumar Behera |
• January 27, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

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