The Arrest of Abu Jundal: An Assessment and Recommendations The arrest of Abu Jundal yet again proves to the world community that it is not merely groups like LeT that need to be dealt with expeditiously, but also Pakistan’s sponsorship of terrorist groups which it regards as ‘strategic assets’ and the terror infrastructure that has taken roots in its territory. Vivek Chadha | July 20, 2012 | Issue Brief
Challenging China’s Rare Earth Monopoly Over the last few years, realizing the dangers of Chinese monopoly, countries like India, Japan and Vietnam have started collaborating in Rare Earth Elements, while North America countries are planning to increase investments in this sector. Ajey Lele | July 19, 2012 | IDSA Comments
Post-2014 Afghanistan and India’s Options India’s policy in Afghanistan must be Afghan-centric and not be concerned about Pakistani efforts to gain strategic depth. In fact, by getting involved in Afghanistan, Pakistan is likely to endanger its own security and stability. Smruti S. Pattanaik , Arvind Gupta , Ashok K. Behuria , Vishal Chandra | July 18, 2012 | Policy Brief
Political Rift Deepens in Japan over Senkakus’ Nationalization Even though both the national and metropolitan governments might eventually decide to come to an agreement, the possible repercussions on Japan’s bilateral relations with China and Taiwan might still create serious hurdles in proceeding with the nationalization plan for the Senkakus. Pranamita Baruah | July 18, 2012 | IDSA Comments
Growing American Interest in Pakistan occupied Kashmir The US seems to be devising a multi-pronged agenda to deal with the growing Chinese influence in PoK, to compel Pakistani acquiescence in the ongoing stabilisation efforts in Afghanistan and ensure its long term presence in the region. Priyanka Singh | July 17, 2012 | IDSA Comments
Growing American Interest in Pakistan occupied Kashmir The US seems to be devising a multi-pronged agenda to deal with the growing Chinese influence in PoK, to compel Pakistani acquiescence in the ongoing stabilisation efforts in Afghanistan and ensure its long term presence in the region. Priyanka Singh | July 17, 2012 | IDSA Comments
The Turnaround in China’s Tibet Policy: Will Tourism Boost Benefit Tibetans? The gestation period of 3-5 years to implement this tourism project gives China sufficient time to complete several projects linked to Tibet that improve connectivity, trade and commerce. Mandip Singh | July 17, 2012 | IDSA Comments
The Arms Trade Treaty While the Arms Trade Treaty initiative remains the most important initiative relating to conventional arms regulation within the United Nations, the lack of consensus on issues of scope, parameters and criteria and implementation and international assistance makes it likely that we could end up with a weak treaty. Nupur Brahma | July 17, 2012 | Backgrounder
The Rupee Crunch and India- Bhutan Economic Engagement* While loans, grants and lines of credit offer a solution to deal with immediate crises, it is important to gauge the long-term impact of such Indian policies on India-Bhutan relations. Medha Bisht | July 16, 2012 | Issue Brief
The Problem of Grand Strategy This paper interrogates the concept of grand strategy. Its proponents argue that the absence of a publicly articulated and coherent grand strategy leads to incoherence in practice: armed forces acquire technologies without a strategy, government departments pursue their specific interests without reference to overarching national goals, and diplomats have a hard time explaining India’s behaviour to foreign interlocutors. V. Krishnappa | July 2012 | Journal of Defence Studies
