Sri Lanka: Will Developmental Projects Solve Political Problems? Infrastructure development projects in the North and the Eastern province is undoubtedly important to banish poverty but cannot be a “major part of political solution” as pronounced by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Gulbin Sultana | February 10, 2011 | IDSA Comments
After Tunisia and Egypt: The mood in the Arab streets and palaces The events in Tunisia and Egypt have raised hopes among the people and, on the other hand alarmed the undemocratic and authoritarian Arab rulers. Time has arrived for the rulers to take note of the aspirations of the people. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan | February 10, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Crisis in Egypt: Implications for India In the past India has followed a policy of non-intervention in the internal affairs of other countries. However, it cannot shy away from its commitment and support to a peaceful mass movement for political reform.
