IDSA Comments

A strategic dialogue mechanism with Pakistan at the level of NSAs, assisted by representatives of the national security establishment including the military on both sides, needs to be initiated to address core questions like the strategic balance and reconciling strategic doctrines.

• Ali Ahmed
• July 05, 2010 |
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While there is no denying the fact that Rudd’s ideas on foreign policy were well-intentioned, one cannot possibly overlook the fact that it all fell apart in the course of practice.

• Rahul Mishra
• July 02, 2010 |
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That the Futenma issue is still a sore subject for the ruling DPJ-led government is reflected in the fact that it has decided not to field a candidate in Okinawa in the upcoming election.

• Pranamita Baruah
• July 02, 2010 |
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While the effect of regionalism has begun to wane, the propensity of youth to vote against specific issues that they deem not beneficial is likely to be the dominant cleavage in South Korean politics.

• Mohsin Dingankar
• July 01, 2010 |
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Focusing on specific sectors, beyond the options much in vogue with offensive emulationists or passive singularists, will help India to clarify its priorities, optimize its policy-making process and infuse its Africa policy with greater strategic depth.

• Constantino Xavier
• June 30, 2010 |
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Because the Pakistan Army appears to be gearing itself up for large-scale counter-terrorism operations in Punjab and parts of Sindh, India is being engaged diplomatically even as attempts are afoot to bring the situation in Kashmir to a boil.

• P. K. Upadhyay
• June 30, 2010 |
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A military to military engagement between India and Pakistan could help pave the way for greater understanding and opening up in the troubled relationship.

• Harinder Singh , Ramesh Phadke
• June 25, 2010 |
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The sculpting of a strategic partnership and inking of a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement show that South Korea is keen to engage India on matters where their mutual interests converge.

• Rajaram Panda
• June 25, 2010 |
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There are no shortcuts to overcoming the grave Naxal threat to our democratic way of life. Broadening the mandate by handing over the problem to the army is neither fair nor efficacious.

• Harinder Singh , Ramesh Phadke
• June 22, 2010 |
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Spilling of gas from a chemical factory can happen either because of accidental release or sabotage. In this era of terrorism such threats need to be reviewed on a much broader canvas.

• Ajey Lele
• June 21, 2010 |
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