IDSA Comments

The China-ASEAN strategic partnership marked its 10th year recently but given China’s maritime assertiveness in South China Sea, mistrust remains between China and ASEAN, prompting many to review China’s rise.

• Jagannath P. Panda
• August 07, 2013 |
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The court verdict has made Jamaat’s political future uncertain but it will continue to indulge in political activities and campaign for the BNP candidates in the forthcoming elections.

• Anand Kumar
• August 05, 2013 |
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The DI Khan jail-break was waiting to happen under the current PTI-led dispensation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Ever since this government has come to power, there is complete confusion on the new policy on terrorism.

• Sushant Sareen
• August 02, 2013 |
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The Koondankulam plant has finally attained criticality but doubts will continue to be raised about the safety of the reactors. What do nuclear risk assessment methods tell us about the possibility of future accidents at KKNPP?

• G. Balachandran , Kapil Patil
• August 02, 2013 |
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Both the Chinese and Japanese political leadership are whipping up angst and anger against each other and channelling domestic content into feverish nationalism.

• R. S. Kalha
• July 29, 2013 |
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Some of the members are expressing unnecessary apprehensions regarding India’s membership. Unlike China, India has a track record of complying with obligations of any treaty or agreement it signs.

• Rajiv Nayan
• July 29, 2013 |
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President Waheed has opted for an early election, which is scheduled for September 7. Despite reservations expressed by many political parties, the election process is truly underway that could restore democracy in the country.

• Anand Kumar
• July 29, 2013 |
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With increased cross-border mobility, instantaneous access to information and easy reach to small arms, terror attacks in India are finding new targets.

• Udai Bhanu Singh
• July 25, 2013 |
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The Office Memorandum has created a debate among various stakeholders, particularly the Indian IT and software-related companies which see a loss of business to the tune of $10 billion.

• Laxman Kumar Behera
• July 24, 2013 |
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The new nuclear regulation calls for installing additional safety measures and imposes strict conditions for re-starting nuclear reactors to avoid the recurrence of Fukushima like nuclear meltdown.

• Shamshad A. Khan
• July 22, 2013 |
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