Contours of Change in Myanmar—and Future Prospects Dr. Udai Bhanu Singh astutely raises multiple questions in his article in order to trigger a debate. But his take on today's Myanmar is evident from the first paragraph (‘This... Rajiv Bhatia | January 2013 | Strategic Analysis
Response to Udai Bhanu Singh’s Essay, Do the Changes in Myanmar Signify a Real Transition? 1. In general terms, it is my impression that the author is far too optimistic about what recent changes in Myanmar can lead to. Power is still in the hands... Bertil Lintner | January 2013 | Strategic Analysis
Do the Changes in Myanmar Signify a Real Transition? A Critique/Response Dr. Singh's article summarises parts of Myanmar's reform process. However, he misses out the historical background that led to the current reforms and he does not unpack some of the... Marie Lall | January 2013 | Strategic Analysis
Do the Changes in Myanmar Signify a Real Transition? Myanmar is in the midst of a phase of historic transformation, both in the domestic sphere and in its external relations. This time the change that is occurring is substantive,... Udai Bhanu Singh | January 2013 | Strategic Analysis
Mahinda Rajapaksa’s India Policy: Engage and Countervail Mahinda Rajapaksa has emerged as perhaps the only Sri Lankan leader who has managed to secure some strategic autonomy in conducting his country's foreign policy vis-à-vis India. He engaged India... Ashok K. Behuria , Gulbin Sultana | January 2013 | Strategic Analysis
The ‘Ethnic Question’ in India–Sri Lanka Relations in the Post-LTTE Phase The ‘ethnic question’ in Sri Lanka, even after the defeat of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), evokes a sense of suspense, uncertainty and even a possible conflict of... Amali Wedagedara | January 2013 | Strategic Analysis
Human Security and the Arab Spring The Arab Spring was ignited by an undeniable human security goal of achieving freedom from want, freedom from fear and freedom to live in dignity. This article analyses how human... Mohammed Nuruzzaman | January 2013 | Strategic Analysis
Kazakhstan: Continuous Improvement or Stalemate in its Relations with China? Over the last two decades Kazakhstan has implemented foreign policies aimed at improving relations with many new geopolitical actors, as well as longstanding common partners such as Russia, on which... Richard Rousseau | January 2013 | Strategic Analysis
The Arctic: An Antithesis The Arctic ice is melting faster than predicted. In August 2012, calculations based on the satellite imagery indicated that the summer sea ice loss was 50 per cent higher than... Uttam Kumar Sinha | January 2013 | Strategic Analysis
Iran and India: The Need for Constructive Re-engagement Since the Islamic Revolution, Iran and the United States have been locked in a bitter conflict. Although it has not yet degenerated into a war, as has been the case... Mahnaz Zahirinejad | January 2013 | Strategic Analysis
