IDSA Comments

After Tunisia and Egypt: The mood in the Arab streets and palaces

The events in Tunisia and Egypt have raised hopes among the people and, on the other hand alarmed the undemocratic and authoritarian Arab rulers. Time has arrived for the rulers to take note of the aspirations of the people.

Prasanta Kumar Pradhan
February 10, 2011 |
IDSA Comments

The Arab tumult in its wider meaning

The threat of extremism has been used too long to deny democracy. Instead, democratisation is a possible antidote for extremism.

Ali Ahmed
February 04, 2011 |
IDSA Comments

The Crisis in Egypt and its Impact on the Oil Market

The political unrest in Egypt has shaken the world oil market and triggered fears of long-lasting economic damage if the crisis were to deepen.

Shebonti Ray Dadwal
February 04, 2011 |
IDSA Comments

An appraisal of Norway’s Role in Sri Lanka

Karuna’s revelation that Norway provided funds for the LTTE to purchase lethal weapons has revived the focus on that country’s role in the Sri Lankan ethnic conflict.

Hemantha Dayaratne
February 03, 2011 |
IDSA Comments

Naga Peace Negotiations and the NSCN (IM)’s Significant Shift in Posture

The NSCN (IM) leadership's acceptance of Indian passports reflects a significant shift from its earlier political posture of an independent sovereign Naga homeland.

Namrata Goswami
February 02, 2011 |
IDSA Comments

Disarmament’s ‘Lost Decade’

The paralysis at the Conference on Disarmament (CD) captures the state of affairs that has bedevilled the field of arms control/disarmament during the last 10 years.

S. Samuel C. Rajiv
February 02, 2011 |
IDSA Comments

India in Afghanistan: Engagement without Strategy

India needs to engage countries in the region to ensure that the transition process in Afghanistan does not threaten regional stability.

Smruti S. Pattanaik
January 28, 2011 |
IDSA Comments

How to look at President Hu Jintao’s US Visit: Détente or Stalemate?

Primarily because of the uncertainties surrounding US-China relations, the Hu-Obama summit ended in a stalemate with both leaders agreeing to disagree on important matters.