The Arab tumult in its wider meaning
The threat of extremism has been used too long to deny democracy. Instead, democratisation is a possible antidote for extremism.
- Ali Ahmed
- February 04, 2011 |
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The threat of extremism has been used too long to deny democracy. Instead, democratisation is a possible antidote for extremism.
The political unrest in Egypt has shaken the world oil market and triggered fears of long-lasting economic damage if the crisis were to deepen.
Karuna’s revelation that Norway provided funds for the LTTE to purchase lethal weapons has revived the focus on that country’s role in the Sri Lankan ethnic conflict.
The NSCN (IM) leadership's acceptance of Indian passports reflects a significant shift from its earlier political posture of an independent sovereign Naga homeland.
The paralysis at the Conference on Disarmament (CD) captures the state of affairs that has bedevilled the field of arms control/disarmament during the last 10 years.
India needs to engage countries in the region to ensure that the transition process in Afghanistan does not threaten regional stability.
Primarily because of the uncertainties surrounding US-China relations, the Hu-Obama summit ended in a stalemate with both leaders agreeing to disagree on important matters.
President Yudhoyono’s visit is likely to take the strategic partnership to the next level.
Like in the space arena, India has the capability to offer its expertise to other countries in the field of nuclear power and non-nuclear applications.
How India and Indonesia look at each other, the region and the world at large will determine the course of their relationship in coming years.