China’s intensified engagement in the region, encompassing reconstruction and development, suggests a subtle move to alter the security situation.

• Anwesha Ray Chaudhuri |
• March 16, 2011 |
• Comment

As Japan grapples with a “nuclear emergency situation” a domestic debate has begun about whether a quake -prone country should rely on nuclear power.

• Shamshad A. Khan |
• March 16, 2011 |
• Comment

The demand to prohibit the Muslim clergy from issuing Fatwa is gathering momentum in Bangladesh.

• Anand Kumar |
• March 15, 2011 |
• Comment

By devolving political functions to an elected leader, the Dalai Lama is guaranteeing the self-sustainability of the Tibet Movement.

• Prashant Kumar Singh |
• March 14, 2011 |
• Comment

While the study of electoral politics in the North East explains how democracy can absorb former rebels, it fails to answer the critical question of the victims’ right to justice.

• Kishalay Bhattacharjee |
• March 11, 2011 |
• Comment

Rulers of Gulf states should initiate reforms to accommodate the voices and aspirations of different sections of their societies.

• Prasanta Kumar Pradhan |
• March 08, 2011 |
• Comment

The defence budget for 2011-12 has not been unduly impacted by the fiscal consolidation process, and reflects the MoD’s ability to spend resources within the stipulated time.

• Laxman Kumar Behera |
• March 07, 2011 |
• Comment

With Turkey’s accession negotiations for EU membership going nowhere, Ankara is pursuing other diplomatic options.

• Rajorshi Roy |
• March 07, 2011 |
• Comment

Japanese Prime Minister Kan Naoto is walking a tight rope with plunging popularity and growing demands for his resignation.

• Rajaram Panda |
• March 07, 2011 |
• Comment

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

• Vipin Narang |
• March 01, 2011 |
• Comment