Tipaimukh Dam: Some Myths, Some Facts In order to obviate myopic policies that could jeopardise the bonhomie in India-Bangladesh relations, the technical underpinnings of the project need to be jointly undertaken by both countries. Medha Bisht April 25, 2012 IDSA Comments
Agni V Launches India into the ‘Strat’-o-sphere The Agni-V launch is a significant milestone for the Indian scientific community as this is the first missile with a strike-range covering major Chinese cities including Beijing and Shanghai. Abhijit Singh April 23, 2012 IDSA Comments
China’s Xinjiang Problem: The 2009 Riots and its Aftermath Despite focused efforts undertaken by China in the aftermath of the 2009 riots, it has not been able to and, perhaps may never be able to, answer the structural problems of the Uighur discontent in Xinjiang. Avinash Godbole , Akash S. Goud April 20, 2012 Issue Brief
The Red Princelings of China The spotlight focused on the Bo family and its affairs has shown just how lavish the life-styles are of the ruling elite and how extensive their financial holdings and investments are both in China and abroad. R. S. Kalha April 20, 2012 IDSA Comments
Deciphering Kayani-Speak: One Avalanche Leads to Another? If the tragedy of Gayari has induced some sense of introspection in the leadership of the Pakistan Army, it may be a fitting tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives in the avalanche. Ashok K. Behuria April 20, 2012 IDSA Comments
Club Climate Negotiations with Local Actions While international negotiations are important in dealing with climate change, nothing worthwhile can be achieved without public participation and concerted local action. P. K. Gautam April 20, 2012 IDSA Comments
Russia-India-China Strategic Triangle: Signalling a Power Shift? In addition to their alternative vision on political issues, the RIC Foreign Ministers’ meet is gradually expanding trilateral cooperation in several sectors, including disaster relief, agriculture and public health. Swaran Singh April 19, 2012 IDSA Comments
China’s Territorial Claim on India’s Eastern Sector: Tibet as Core India needs to shore up its military capabilities in Arunchal Pradesh in order to strengthen its defence posture in the eastern sector, improve governance in the state to gain the full backing of the people and adopt a flexible stance to resolve the border dispute with China. Namrata Goswami April 19, 2012 Issue Brief
The Battle for Kabul has Begun The planned Western draw down over the next two years is threatening to once again plunge Afghanistan into greater chaos and anarchy, with Kabul as the centre stage. Vishal Chandra April 18, 2012 IDSA Comments
Cultural Heritage and the Armed Forces Imagine if there is a war between India and Pakistan and the National Museum at New Delhi was vandalized and precious historical artifacts and other historical objects were stolen; or close your eyes and visualize India without the Taj Mahal which may be destroyed in an air attack. The standing bodhisattvas, dating back to seventh century AD, and the arms and armours of the Mughal era are some of the fabulous cultural wealth stored in the National Museum that is priceless for the nation and the loss of which can be the loss of the entire golden history of that era. Rajiv Tewari April 2012 Journal of Defence Studies
