IDSA Comments

Renaissance of Russia’s Foreign Policy in 2009

Russia has considerably enhanced its international position by leveraging Western weaknesses stemming from the unwinnable war in Afghanistan and the adverse impact of the financial crisis, as well as Western dependence in dealing with Iran and North Korea.

Arvind Gupta
February 11, 2010 |
IDSA Comments

Global Warming, Environmentalism and Related Issues: The Other View

The sloppy work of the IPCC in noting that Himalayan glaciers will melt by 2035 has raised many questions, with even the credibility of scientific opinion coming under doubt.

P. K. Gautam
February 11, 2010 |
IDSA Comments

US Arms Sales are propping up Pakistan as a Regional Challenger

India is justified in seeing the US move to go ahead with the sale of the F-16s as an attempt to balance America’s strategic partnership with India by once again propping up Pakistan as a regional challenger.

Gurmeet Kanwal
February 11, 2010 |
IDSA Comments

A Perspective on Regional Air Power

In light of the build up of Pakistan’s and China’s air power capabilities, India has little choice but to complete its procurement as quickly as possible if the IAF is to be ready to face a conventional conflict.

Ramesh Phadke
February 10, 2010 |
IDSA Comments

The Ozawa Phenomena in Japanese Politics

Ozawa’s clout, power and influence remain formidable and he is likely to remain an active player in Japanese politics.

Rajaram Panda
February 10, 2010 |
IDSA Comments

Missing: An Obama Foreign Policy

Obama has crafted an administration that has a Clinton brain inside an Obama face. Clinton I lost Russia for the West. Clinton II aka Obama I is on track to lose India.

M. D. Nalapat
February 08, 2010 |
IDSA Comments

Ups, Downs and Ups in Obama’s Approach towards India

While it is premature to draw conclusions on Obama’s policy towards India, his first year in office certainly did not carry forward his predecessor’s initiatives.

Chintamani Mahapatra
February 05, 2010 |
IDSA Comments

Media’s Constructivism and the India-Pakistan Peace Process

Whether the media groups succeed in achieving their “Aman ki Asha” is yet to be seen. But if they can sustain their vigorous campaign, the desire for peace in the region may deepen further.