IDSA Comments

In purely legal terms, the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s decision will be binding, and a refusal to abide by its findings could have consequences. Beijing has, however, made it clear that in the event of a negative ruling it will simply ignore the judgment.

• Abhijit Singh
• July 08, 2016 |
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The sensational attack in the Dhaka café may have been intended to either cause international opinion to put pressure on the Hasina government to go for early election or incite the Army to take over political power.

• Anand Kumar
• July 08, 2016 |
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India should ensure that the deal does not slip away because of GRSE’s perceived financial inability, which may not actually be the case.

• Aman Saberwal
• July 06, 2016 |
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As Modi speeds up engagement with African countries, there is an important challenge that he faces within the country, namely, making African nationals feel welcome in India.

• Ruchita Beri
• July 05, 2016 |
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As India embarks on a quest to boost its arms exports, the Latin America-Caribbean region offers India both markets and potential partnerships. Though India is not a stranger to the region, it needs to have a more systematic and coordinated approach.

• Sanjay Badri-Maharaj
• July 05, 2016 |
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Just as Pandora opened the box she was warned not to open, Cameron went for a referendum that common sense would have told him not to go for, or to do it later

• K. P. Fabian
• July 01, 2016 |
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SCO will need to assume responsibility for providing security in Afghanistan in the aftermath of the withdrawal of ISAF forces.

• Ashok Sajjanhar
• June 30, 2016 |
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The Papua New Guinea Defence Force (PNGDF) is preparing to undergo a major expansion programme. India can assist in enhancing and developing PNGDF’s capabilities without coming into conflict or competition with the Australian interests.

• Sanjay Badri-Maharaj
• June 28, 2016 |
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An early and decisive conclusion to the political crisis in Brazil and also a finality in the position of Rouseff vis-a-vis the presidency appear unlikely.

• Gautam Sen
• June 28, 2016 |
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For India, at this point in time, ISRO developing expertise with multiple launch technology is more important from the commercial perspective.

• Ajey Lele , Tushar Shrivastav
• June 28, 2016 |
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