India’s Overseas Assets: Do They Contribute to Energy Security? When a resource-deficient country becomes industrialised lifestyles become increasingly energy intensive, compelling it to seek resources overseas. Shebonti Ray Dadwal January 2012 Strategic Analysis
India’s Economic Miracle and its Impact on Nepal For a long time, it was common practice to term the rate of economic growth in India the ‘Hindu rate of growth’—a derogatory term for the low growth rate of the economy. Hari Bansh Jha January 2012 Strategic Analysis
Sino-Indian relations 2011: A Mixed Bag of Highs and Lows The year gone by witnessed India’s firm responses to bilateral issues and China’s appreciation of the Indian position, thus providing a positive momentum to India-China relations. R N Das December 30, 2011 IDSA Comments
The Year That Was in Cyberspace Where the next headline grabbing cyber event would take place or in what form is difficult to predict, though it could well be perpetrated by a class that is yet to open its account, the cyber terrorist. Cherian Samuel December 29, 2011 IDSA Comments
The Arab Spring: A Year Later The Arab countries where people have successfully overthrown the dictatorial regimes now face the daunting task of moving forward with democratic processes, economic development and institution building. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan December 23, 2011 IDSA Comments
The Difa-e Pakistan Rally in Lahore and its Implications for Pakistan By staging such a massive gathering in Lahore, it appears that the military is trying to bring JuD into mainstream politics, which is clearly an ominous sign of the times to come. Amit Julka December 23, 2011 IDSA Comments
“Comfort Women” issue: A constant irritant in Japan-South Korea Relations The issue of “comfort women” continues to haunt Japan’s relations with its neighbour, South Korea. Koreans are unable to forget the atrocities committed by the Japanese military during the long colonial rule from 1910-1945 over the entire Korean peninsula. Rajaram Panda December 22, 2011 IDSA Comments
India’s lukewarm response to Australia’s quest for a trilateral dialogue Though India would be keen to expand defence cooperation on a one-to-one basis with Australia, especially on counter-terrorism and maritime security issues, it is likely to remain averse to joining any regional security grouping directed against China. Rajaram Panda December 21, 2011 IDSA Comments
Durban Platform for a New Climate Change Agreement: An Assessment Climate change discussions may not have collapsed but difficult and bruising negotiations lie ahead and there will be immense pressure on developing countries to accept legally binding cuts. Arvind Gupta , Akash S. Goud December 21, 2011 IDSA Comments
Kim Jong-Il’s Death – A prospect for change or instability? Kim Jong-Il’s death on December 17, 2011 has not only provoked concerns regarding security and stability on the Korean peninsula, but has also raised hopes of improved engagement with North Korea’s new leadership. Preeti Nalwa December 21, 2011 IDSA Comments
