IDSA Comments

Indonesia and the challenge of Papuan separatism

Many Papuans prefer to internationalise their plight and seek a third party to settle the issue as they do not trust the Jakarta elites and Indonesians in general.

Bilveer Singh
August 25, 2010 |
IDSA Comments

Australia’s Tryst with Coalition Politics

A ‘Labor government with Independent-Green characteristics’ will have an impact on the government’s style of functioning and might lead to changes in the very core of Australia’s domestic and foreign policy orientations.

Rahul Mishra
August 25, 2010 |
IDSA Comments

Explaining ceaseless jihadism and jihadi violence in Indonesia

This commentary attempts to answer the question as to why the flow of jihadis is unending despite tough measures being undertaken by Jakarta, on its own or in collaboration with its regional and international partners.

Bilveer Singh
August 24, 2010 |
IDSA Comments

Towards Indo-Japan nuclear agreement: Prospects and Challenges

The urge to sign a nuclear agreement with India is driven by Japan’s entrepreneurial interest and by the new emphasis on technology exports as a part of economic growth strategy.

Shamshad A. Khan
August 24, 2010 |
IDSA Comments

Inherent values and substance bind India and the United States

Shared values and growing cooperation in a range of fields are transforming India-US relations into an enduring strategic partnership in the 21st century.

Calling the Army for Peace Restoration

The interim opportunity provided by the Army’s curtailment of insurgent activity needs to be utilised to meet the aspirations of the local population in insurgency affected areas.

K C Dixit
August 23, 2010 |
IDSA Comments

Time to Redeem SAARC

While the world community is trying its best to provide help to flood affected Pakistan in spite of aid fatigue, SAARC is conspicuous by its absence.

Smruti S. Pattanaik
August 20, 2010 |
IDSA Comments

Industrial and Environmental Disasters inside the Global Giant: Is something wrong with the Chinese development model?

The present reality of industrial and environmental disasters in China calls for a reality check about India blindly copying the Chinese development model.

Avinash Godbole
August 20, 2010 |
IDSA Comments

Political Crisis in Fiji and India’s Concerns

Politically isolated in the international community both at the regional and multi-lateral levels, Fiji has found an apt ally in China to ward off any further pressure.

Balaji Chandramohan
August 19, 2010 |
IDSA Comments

Neither ‘fundamental’ nor a ‘shift’

The ISI threat assessment may be received with great enthusiasm in Western capitals and policy circles, but for observers from the subcontinent it is neither ‘fundamental’ nor a ‘shift’.