IDSA Comments

Under the November 2010 statement issued by India and the United States, India is committed to take only one step: harmonizing its export controls with those of all the four multilateral export controls regimes.

• Rajiv Nayan
• June 18, 2011 |
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If the Army withers away then a fragmentation of Pakistan into a ‘Lebanonized’ state would become inevitable.

• P. K. Upadhyay
• June 17, 2011 |
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Given the reluctance of Nepal’s political parties to further extend the term of the Constituent Assembly, lack of progress in implementing the five-point deal will result in the CA becoming defunct by the end of August.

• Uddhab Pyakurel
• June 17, 2011 |
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It is imperative that the transport connectivity in the Northeast be strengthened by the establishment of railway networks in the hinterland, by the timely construction of roads that extend to the borders, and by expediting the construction of bridges.

• Shivananda H
• June 15, 2011 |
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Significant policy differences between the DPJ and LDP and New Komeito’s unwillingness to lose its identity will prevent the formation of a grand coalition.

• Rajaram Panda
• June 10, 2011 |
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At the Second India-Africa Forum Summit held in Addis Ababa, India’s relations with African countries have got a boost with the various cooperation initiatives unveiled by the Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh.

• Ruchita Beri
• June 09, 2011 |
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Building dams like the Tamanthi represent India’s attempt to enhance strategic ties with Myanmar, which is seen as India’s gateway to the ASEAN.

• Shivananda H
• June 06, 2011 |
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The increasing debate after the Fukushima crisis has undermined the recent renaissance of nuclear power and is likely to usher in greater regulation and stringent safety measures, making alternative sources of energy cheaper and therefore more appealing.

• Pranamita Baruah
• June 06, 2011 |
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In a positive movement, ISAF’s peace enforcement operation over time will have to shift to peacekeeping. Thinking through the idea of UN-SAARC hybrid peacekeeping mission now could help catalyse the peace process eventually.

• Ali Ahmed
• June 06, 2011 |
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To resolve the challenge posed by the NPT criteria, the best solution would be to amend the NPT and accommodate India as a nuclear weapon state.

• Rajiv Nayan
• June 03, 2011 |
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