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The United States in Central Asia: Reassessing a Challenging Partnership

This article focuses on the evolving place of the US in the Central Asian arena, analysing how US interests have changed in this region since the 1990s. It studies how strategic relations were transformed around the NATO Partnership for Peace, the growing cooperation in the Caspian Sea, and the building of a regional security architecture surrounding Afghanistan. It also analyses Washington's difficulties in promoting 'civil society' and the limits of the US economic engagement in the region.

India’s Limited Options in Afghanistan

Despite the talk about India having key strategic interests in Afghanistan, it neither has the necessary resources nor the clout to influence developments in Afghanistan.

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s Visit to Kazakhstan

Dr. Singh’s visit has led to a major thrust on cooperation in the energy sector including hydrocarbons and nuclear energy.

China Entices Myanmar as India Struggles to ‘Look East’

India must revitalise, implement and act on infrastructure and economic development projects in the North East to build its relationship and harness the energy potential in Myanmar.

Dynamics of Expanding the SCO

Given the uncertainties and lack of consensus among SCO members, India must proceed cautiously on the issue seeking full membership.

South Korea’s Military Preparedness

In response to increasing North Korean hostilities, South Korea’s Defence Minister Kim Kwan-jin unveiled a 73-point military reform measures in early March 2011

Why Culture Matters?

While earthquake resistant buildings and safety of dams and nuclear plants are important, orderly public behaviour under stress, as demonstrated by the Japanese people, is also vital.

Japan Faces a Nuclear Disaster

Japan is in a state of panic as the situation in the Fukushima nuclear power plant continues to intensify.

Did India Change its Nuclear Doctrine?: Much Ado about Nothing

Fears by some analysts that India has recently altered its nuclear doctrine, and particularly its no first use policy, are unfounded.

West Asia and Oil Politics

Today hardly any part of the world is untouched by the interplay of oil and international politics. Consumers as well as producers are concerned about the impact of national and international events that increase or restrict the supply of energy. Given that the West Asian region holds the world's largest residual oil and gas resources, the article seeks to analyse the importance of West Asia in the context of the changing geopolitical situation and its impact on the current oil market. The article also focuses on the issue of the petrodollar and looks at its impact on the oil market.