IDSA Comments

The elimination of Osama, though a great feat by the US special forces, will largely be a symbolic event – terrorism is unlikely to end and the situation in Af-Pak is not likely to improve.

• Sumita Kumar
• May 03, 2011 |
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Along with a clear and unambiguous mandate, pre-intervention planning also demands an exit strategy which is lacking in the Libyan case.

• Keerthi Sampath Kumar
• May 02, 2011 |
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If the TAPI pipeline does see the light of day, it will be due to US support and its larger political and strategic considerations.

• Shebonti Ray Dadwal
• May 02, 2011 |
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Despite the talk about India having key strategic interests in Afghanistan, it neither has the necessary resources nor the clout to influence developments in Afghanistan.

• Arvind Gupta , Vishal Chandra
• April 28, 2011 |
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Dr. Singh’s visit has led to a major thrust on cooperation in the energy sector including hydrocarbons and nuclear energy.

• Meena Singh Roy
• April 27, 2011 |
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The aversion in India to dealing directly with Pakistan's military establishment is entirely understandable, but is also unreal given the power dynamics of Pakistani politics.

• Sushant Sareen
• April 26, 2011 |
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With the successful sixteenth flight of the PSLV-C16, the “feel good” factor has returned to ISRO which was buffeted by failures and controversy over the last year.

• Ajey Lele
• April 25, 2011 |
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In rethinking Cold Start as a default option and working towards proactive ‘contingency’ options, India is a step ahead in doctrinal shadow boxing.

• Ali Ahmed
• April 24, 2011 |
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China’s aircraft carrier programme will not only affect the balance of power in the Asia Pacific region but also add impetus to the Chinese maritime intent.

• Avinash Godbole , Sarabjeet Singh Parmar
• April 21, 2011 |
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To make the transition from the prevalent Nash Equilibrium with its lower payoffs to Pareto-optimal which will yield higher pay offs, India and Pakistan must break away from their traditional thinking of making no concessions.

• Arvind Gupta , Sarita Azad
• April 20, 2011 |
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