Controversy over Lipu-Lekh Pass: Is Nepal’s Stance Politically Motivated? Nepal claims that the Lipu-Lekh Pass, which was mentioned in the India-China joint statement of May 15, 2015, is a disputed tri-junction in which Nepal has an equal share. Nihar R. Nayak June 09, 2015 IDSA Comments
Ammunition for the Indian Army: C&AG Rings Alarm Bells MoD will have to make sure that no weapon system is purchased unless an arrangement is made for sustained supply of ammunition, not necessarily through the OFB. Amit Cowshish June 09, 2015 IDSA Comments
India’s Stakes and Dilemma in SCO Joining SCO could help India get out of the current tight geopolitical spot - wedged between a wall of Pakistani hostility and fear of cooperating with China. P. Stobdan June 08, 2015 IDSA Comments
The Islamic State and the United States It is difficult to figure out the basic motivation of US policy. It might be sheer inability to decide or it might be the desire to lend support to the progressive realization of the 1982 Yinon plan. K. P. Fabian June 08, 2015 IDSA Comments
Decoding China’s Military Strategy White Paper: Assessing the Maritime Implications China’s new military strategy as it applies to the Indian Ocean is not a matter of a minor shift in the balance of maritime power, but one that impacts India’s capacity and will to impose a deterrent cost. Abhijit Singh June 02, 2015 IDSA Comments
The Nepal Earthquake: Could SAARC have been Effective? In spite of the existence since October 2006 of a SAARC Disaster Management Centre, the Nepal earthquake brought to the fore the difficulties faced by this organization and its failure to rise to the occasion. Nihar R. Nayak June 02, 2015 IDSA Comments
US-Japan Security Alliance: Standing the Test of Time The revised defence guidelines have added value to the US-Japan partnership and the fundamental shift in Japanese security policy complements the US call upon Japan to shoulder greater security responsibility as a partner. Titli Basu May 29, 2015 Issue Brief
The Rohingyas: Security Implications for ASEAN and Beyond In the last two months, the large-scale exodus of Rohingyas towards the coastlines of Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia has been a concern not only for the region but also for the international community. Sampa Kundu May 29, 2015 Issue Brief
Shangri La Dialogue: Is Indian Participation a Necessity? India’s ministerial presence at the Shangri La Dialogue could have helped India to articulate the new government’s strategic thought and expand from the realm of military diplomacy to defence diplomacy. So, is India’s defence establishment blind to probable benefits of participating in the Dialogue or are they thinking differently? Ajey Lele May 29, 2015 IDSA Comments
Agenda for Modi’s Visit to Bangladesh In the true spirit of a democracy, Modi should reach out to leaders of all major political parties in Bangladesh and convince them of India’s intention to work as a partner in progress and development. Smruti S. Pattanaik May 29, 2015 IDSA Comments
