IDSA Comments

The elimination of OBL might not accelerate US withdrawal from Afghanistan, but in all probability this marks the beginning of the end of active US military presence in Afghanistan.

• Ramesh Phadke
• May 06, 2011 |
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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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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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There is growing recognition among Pakistani experts that the reactor models being supplied by China to Pakistan are outdated and are based on 1970s technology.

• Ch. Viyyanna Sastry
• May 04, 2011 |
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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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Along with a clear and unambiguous mandate, pre-intervention planning also demands an exit strategy which is lacking in the Libyan case.

• Keerthi Sampath Kumar
• May 02, 2011 |
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If the TAPI pipeline does see the light of day, it will be due to US support and its larger political and strategic considerations.

• Shebonti Ray Dadwal
• May 02, 2011 |
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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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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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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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