Comment & Briefs

Missing: An Obama Foreign Policy

Obama has crafted an administration that has a Clinton brain inside an Obama face. Clinton I lost Russia for the West. Clinton II aka Obama I is on track to lose India.

February 08, 2010

  • M. D. Nalapat
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    Ups, Downs and Ups in Obama’s Approach towards India

    While it is premature to draw conclusions on Obama’s policy towards India, his first year in office certainly did not carry forward his predecessor’s initiatives.

    February 05, 2010

  • Chintamani Mahapatra
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    Media’s Constructivism and the India-Pakistan Peace Process

    Whether the media groups succeed in achieving their “Aman ki Asha” is yet to be seen. But if they can sustain their vigorous campaign, the desire for peace in the region may deepen further.

    February 02, 2010

  • Shamshad A. Khan
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    Dams in Arunachal Pradesh: Between Development Debates and Strategic Dimensions

    Dam building in Arunachal Pradesh should not be perceived as an insurmountable irritant, but rather as a sign of a vibrant Indian democracy.

    February 01, 2010

  • Medha Bisht
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    The Law Catches Up With Mujib Killers in Bangladesh

    The punishment of Mujib’s killers will hopefully now delegitimize this process and strengthen democracy in Bangladesh.

    February 01, 2010

  • Anand Kumar
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    The London Conference: It is time for India to reassess its Afghan Policy

    This is a good time for India to review its Afghan strategy taking into account increasing war weariness of the Western forces and President Karzai’s policy of reintegrating the ‘good Taliban’.

    February 01, 2010

  • Arvind Gupta
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    China’s Missile Defence Test: Yet Another Milestone?

    China’s missile defence test could possibly up the ante in the region, with other regional powers considering measures in reaction.

    February 01, 2010

  • Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
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    Pakistan Will Oppose the Fissile Materials Cut-Off Treaty at the Conference on Disarmament

    Though world opinion is still divided on whether the FMCT would include past stocks or not, Pakistan appears to have decided to continue with the production of fissile materials and oppose any talks at the CD.

    January 29, 2010

  • Ch. Viyyanna Sastry
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    A Year of Revival of Democracy in Bangladesh

    To the credit of Shaikh Hasina she managed the foreign policy of Bangladesh as well as macro economic situation of the country well.

    January 29, 2010

  • Anand Kumar
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    The Strange Ways of Indian Soft Power

    The IPL decision not to choose Pakistani players proved a windfall for South Block, which had failed to convey India’s displeasure and unhappiness to the Pakistan government through the usual diplomatic channels.

    January 29, 2010

  • Ramesh Phadke
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