Iranian Nuclear Imbroglio: The Way Forward After wining the elections, Hassan Rouhani has insisted that Iran is ‘ready to show more transparency’ over its nuclear programme, but has also affirmed that it has ‘inalienable rights’ to enrich uranium as a member of the NPT. S. Samuel C. Rajiv , G. Balachandran | August 06, 2013 | Issue Brief
Maoist Movement in India: An Overview The paper sketches the trajectory of the Maoist movement in India, keeping in view the CPI (Maoist)’s history (including organisation and proliferation), ideology, strategy and tactics. Sandeep Kumar Dubey | August 06, 2013 | Backgrounder
Maoists Link in Odisha: Case of the Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh The Chasi Mulia Adivasi Sangh (CMAS), an association of peasants, bonded labours and the tribal, is a classic case of a popular movement being hijacked by the Maoists to get their foothold in Koraput, Malkanagiri and Rayagada districts of Odisha. Anshuman Behera | August 05, 2013 | Issue Brief
Defence Offset Guidelines – A Languorous Journey So Far Several issues have been raised in the last one year, one such issue concerns the need for amending the policy to enable the MoD to demand offsets in specific area(s) rather than being driven by the vendors. Amit Cowshish | August 05, 2013 | Issue Brief
Ban on Jamaat may not affect political fortunes of the BNP The court verdict has made Jamaat’s political future uncertain but it will continue to indulge in political activities and campaign for the BNP candidates in the forthcoming elections. Anand Kumar | August 05, 2013 | IDSA Comments
Pakistan in Paralysis: Jailbreaks and a State in disarray The DI Khan jail-break was waiting to happen under the current PTI-led dispensation in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Ever since this government has come to power, there is complete confusion on the new policy on terrorism. Sushant Sareen | August 02, 2013 | IDSA Comments
Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant: How Safe is Safe Enough? The Koondankulam plant has finally attained criticality but doubts will continue to be raised about the safety of the reactors. What do nuclear risk assessment methods tell us about the possibility of future accidents at KKNPP? G. Balachandran , Kapil Patil | August 02, 2013 | IDSA Comments
India can be a credible partner of the NSG Some of the members are expressing unnecessary apprehensions regarding India’s membership. Unlike China, India has a track record of complying with obligations of any treaty or agreement it signs. Rajiv Nayan | July 29, 2013 | IDSA Comments
Poll time in Maldives President Waheed has opted for an early election, which is scheduled for September 7. Despite reservations expressed by many political parties, the election process is truly underway that could restore democracy in the country. Anand Kumar | July 29, 2013 | IDSA Comments
The Rise of Nationalism in Japan and China Both the Chinese and Japanese political leadership are whipping up angst and anger against each other and channelling domestic content into feverish nationalism. R. S. Kalha | July 29, 2013 | IDSA Comments
