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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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How Accurate is the NTI Nuclear Materials Security Index?

While the project that produced the Report engaged some credible scholars from western universities and elsewhere, but the control and leadership exercised on the project by known non-proliferation activists may...

The New Year Saga: China Dampens Tibetan’s Celebration

The Chinese New Year celebrations formally began on Monday, January 23. China has become 4710 years old as per its lunar calendar. This year will be known as the Year...

Jagannath P. Panda |
January 24, 2012 |
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Popular Demonstrations in Russia and Putin’s Return to the Presidency

Putin is likely to overcome ongoing protests and return as President in the March elections, although his popularity could fall further if he fails to respond to the growing signs...

Nivedita Das Kundu |
January 23, 2012 |
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Analysing the failed Coup in Bangladesh

The failed coup indicates the penetration of Islamists and more specifically that of the Hizb ut-Tahrir whose main support base is among the educated youth, who are highly motivated and...

Smruti S. Pattanaik |
January 23, 2012 |
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Bangladesh survives yet another Military coup attempt

Ever since the India-friendly Sheikh Hasina government came into office after sweeping the December 2008 general elections, her domestic opponents and their foreign patrons have been plotting the ouster of...

Rajeev Sharma |
January 23, 2012 |
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Chinese PM in Nepal: A short visit but a long trail?

Wen Jiabao’s visit came about at a time when China is concerned about the ongoing political instability in Nepal and is looking for new political partners after the fall of...

Nihar R. Nayak |
January 18, 2012 |
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China ups the ante in Arunachal Pradesh

China’s refusal of visa to an IAF officer from Arunachal Pradesh, while aimed at scoring a political point, creates obstacles towards the very confidence-building that China hopes to see in...

Namrata Goswami |
January 17, 2012 |
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Visit of Pakistan Army Chief to China

India will need to factor the growing PLA presence in and around Pakistan and be prepared to engage an increasingly confident Pakistan propped by Chinese support and driven by Chinese...

Mandip Singh |
January 17, 2012 |
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Possible Political Scenarios in Pakistan

If the army is not in favour of a coup, attempts could be made to defuse the tension through a compromise between the army and the government, with some leadership...

Arvind Gupta |
January 16, 2012 |
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