IDSA Comments

While we in India should welcome a change in the strategic profile of the US, we should at the same time examine the matter closely, lest we unnecessarily get embroiled yet again with the Chinese.

• R. S. Kalha
• January 16, 2012 |
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Unwilling to allow the PPP an opportunity to gain a majority in the Senate, the Army and other political actors are willing participants in efforts to topple the government through the judiciary.

• Smruti S. Pattanaik
• January 13, 2012 |
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Like in earlier elections in Taiwan this time too the polls are a close contest both at the Presidential and Parliamentary levels.

• Joe Thomas Karackattu
• January 13, 2012 |
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The Pakistan Army’s hold on the power structure has weakened due to the deterioration in its relationship with the US military, changes in the social complexion and the penetration of jehadi influence.

• P. K. Upadhyay
• January 13, 2012 |
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Like in earlier elections in Taiwan this time too the polls are a close contest both at the Presidential and Parliamentary levels.

• Joe Thomas Karackattu
• January 13, 2012 |
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With growing tensions between the US and Iran leading to a drawing of maritime red lines, the Iranian threat to close the straits of Hormuz and the US response could affect future maritime issues, oil supplies and the world economy.

• Sarabjeet Singh Parmar
• January 12, 2012 |
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Instead of decrying the edge China has achieved over India, it is important to critically evaluate the actual benefits that accrue from manned space flights and the Space Station.

• Ajey Lele , Gunjan Singh
• January 12, 2012 |
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In order to meet its energy demands, China is constructing oil and gas pipelines in Myanmar, almost reaching to the seashores of Bay of Bengal.

• Shivananda H
• January 10, 2012 |
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While Indonesia’s ratification has given a boost to the CTBT, the positions of the other hold-out countries do not show any promise of forward movement.

• Ch. Viyyanna Sastry
• January 09, 2012 |
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In a nation beleaguered by a multitude of problems ranging from a deteriorating law and order situation to massive power cuts and a sliding economy, Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has become a beacon for change.

• Sumita Kumar
• January 06, 2012 |
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