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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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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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US Strategic Defence Review—The Dilemma for Asian States

While we in India should welcome a change in the strategic profile of the US, we should at the same time examine the matter closely, lest we unnecessarily get embroiled...

R. S. Kalha |
January 16, 2012 |
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India-China Special Representatives Talks: Focus on Trust Building

Although not much is expected from this round of border talks, some incremental forward movement cannot be ruled out in terms of creating additional institutional mechanisms to deal with frequent...

R N Das |
January 16, 2012 |
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The US Pivots to the East: Implications for India

While India’s policy elite have surely not been ‘oblivious’ of the tectonic changes occurring in the region, they have been rather ‘impervious’ to the rapidly emerging equations.

Abhijit Singh |
January 16, 2012 |
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Exciting times for Taiwan

Like in earlier elections in Taiwan this time too the polls are a close contest both at the Presidential and Parliamentary levels.

Joe Thomas Karackattu |
January 13, 2012 |
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Exciting times for Taiwan

Like in earlier elections in Taiwan this time too the polls are a close contest both at the Presidential and Parliamentary levels.

Joe Thomas Karackattu |
January 13, 2012 |
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Pakistan: Is A Judicial Coup in the Offing?

Unwilling to allow the PPP an opportunity to gain a majority in the Senate, the Army and other political actors are willing participants in efforts to topple the government through...

Smruti S. Pattanaik |
January 13, 2012 |
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Pakistan Military’s Desire to Slip Into The Driving Seat Once Again

The Pakistan Army’s hold on the power structure has weakened due to the deterioration in its relationship with the US military, changes in the social complexion and the penetration of...

P. K. Upadhyay |
January 13, 2012 |
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The Persian Gulf Cul-de-Sac

With growing tensions between the US and Iran leading to a drawing of maritime red lines, the Iranian threat to close the straits of Hormuz and the US response could...

Sarabjeet Singh Parmar |
January 12, 2012 |
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China’s 2011 White Paper on Space: An Indian Perspective

Instead of decrying the edge China has achieved over India, it is important to critically evaluate the actual benefits that accrue from manned space flights and the Space Station.

Ajey Lele , Gunjan Singh |
January 12, 2012 |
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China’s Pipelines in Myanmar

In order to meet its energy demands, China is constructing oil and gas pipelines in Myanmar, almost reaching to the seashores of Bay of Bengal.

Shivananda H |
January 10, 2012 |
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