IDSA Comments

Assessing the Jimmy Carter-led Elders’ Efforts to Resolve North Korean Issue

While keeping the doors open for negotiations, the US and South Korea are unlikely to relax any of the terms and conditions they have set for Pyongyang.

Rajaram Panda
May 05, 2011 |
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Chashma Nuclear Power Plant – II Starts Operation

There is growing recognition among Pakistani experts that the reactor models being supplied by China to Pakistan are outdated and are based on 1970s technology.

The Rights and Wrongs of China’s Aid Policy

While energy interests and the promotion of One-China Policy are the main drivers of Chinese aid, the white paper can also be read as a projection of China’s new position in the international order.

Gunjan Singh
May 04, 2011 |
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Osama’s Killing: Regional Implications

The elimination of Osama, though a great feat by the US special forces, will largely be a symbolic event – terrorism is unlikely to end and the situation in Af-Pak is not likely to improve.

Sumita Kumar
May 03, 2011 |
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Responsibility to Protect – The Case of Libya

Along with a clear and unambiguous mandate, pre-intervention planning also demands an exit strategy which is lacking in the Libyan case.

TAPI – Still a Distant Dream

If the TAPI pipeline does see the light of day, it will be due to US support and its larger political and strategic considerations.

India’s Limited Options in Afghanistan

Despite the talk about India having key strategic interests in Afghanistan, it neither has the necessary resources nor the clout to influence developments in Afghanistan.

Arvind Gupta , Vishal Chandra
April 28, 2011 |
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Prime Minister Manmohan Singh’s Visit to Kazakhstan

Dr. Singh’s visit has led to a major thrust on cooperation in the energy sector including hydrocarbons and nuclear energy.

Meena Singh Roy
April 27, 2011 |
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Back Channel with Pakistan Army: A Gambit Worth Trying

The aversion in India to dealing directly with Pakistan's military establishment is entirely understandable, but is also unreal given the power dynamics of Pakistani politics.

Sushant Sareen
April 26, 2011 |
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ISRO’s Successful PSLV-C16 Flight

With the successful sixteenth flight of the PSLV-C16, the “feel good” factor has returned to ISRO which was buffeted by failures and controversy over the last year.

Ajey Lele
April 25, 2011 |
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