India and West Asian Political Tensions There is a real danger that India’s strategic space in West Asia could be further constricted due to the rising political tensions on account of the Iranian nuclear imbroglio. S. Samuel C. Rajiv February 16, 2012 IDSA Comments
India and the Maldivian Malady The challenge before India is to make sure that it stands on the side of popular aspirations, democratic and secular values and representative forces in its immediate periphery. S. D. Muni February 15, 2012 IDSA Comments
Terror Changes Its Spots The 13/2 terrorist attack against the Israeli diplomat exposes India to the possibility of a more potent and professional group, which may have already raised the capability levels of indigenous terror cells and created a threat which is both real and potent. Vivek Chadha February 14, 2012 IDSA Comments
Myanmar and the United States: On a Reconciliatory Path? The current trajectory of developments is likely to lead to the point where the US and the Sein government find ways to resolve outstanding points of contention between them, leading to Myanmar moving further along the path of greater political freedom, better human rights and good governance. Rahul Mishra February 14, 2012 IDSA Comments
The Syrian Conundrum As long as the army remains loyal to Bashar, the rebels are unlikely to make much headway, although their continued ability to secure weapons through the Turkish border would plunge Syria into a protracted civil war. Stanly Johny February 14, 2012 IDSA Comments
A Brief History of the Asian Security Conference The story of the Asian Security Conference is the attempt by IDSA to capture the complex issues involved in Asia’s emergence as the new locus of international affairs in the 21st century and India’s emergence as a factor in the continent’s evolving economic, political and security dynamics. S. Kalyanaraman February 13, 2012 IDSA Comments
MMRCA: Counter Point The range, speed, armament carrying capacity and the ability to accurately deliver a variety of weapons against different targets make the current IAF fleet of just over 32 squadrons far more formidable than when the IAF had almost 39.5 squadrons. Ramesh Phadke February 13, 2012 IDSA Comments
The Imperative of Deep Engagement with Maldives India must deal with the situation in a calm and mature manner since an unstable Maldives can have serious regional security implications as well as impact upon India’s security. Arvind Gupta February 13, 2012 IDSA Comments
Sectarian Strife Looms In The Middle-East By bringing the Syrian question to the UN Security Council on the basis of proposals formulated by the Arab League, led principally by Saudi Arabia and Qatar, the western powers ran the risk of not only facing a combined Russia-China veto but of inflaming sectarian opinion. R. S. Kalha February 11, 2012 IDSA Comments
Egypt’s Revolution Turns One As opposed to the singular cause of last year’s protests, the anniversary demonstrations have revealed multiple lines of discord, most importantly, between those inclined towards compromising with military rule and those who want a swift end to it. Princy Marin George February 10, 2012 IDSA Comments
