Korean Crisis: A case of repeated belligerence, limited options and antediluvian rules of engagement Because of America’s refusal to engage North Korea, by default the reclusive nation dictates the rules of engagement in its favour. Preeti Nalwa November 29, 2010 IDSA Comments
North Korea Shells South Korea – Is it Bait? North Korea’s intent appears to be to entice South Korea and the United States into resuming nuclear negotiations and to test their resolve. Sarabjeet Singh Parmar November 29, 2010 IDSA Comments
Deauville Summit The Deauville summit gave the leaders of France, Germany and Russia an opportunity to co-ordinate their positions on many issues. Amrita Shukla November 29, 2010 IDSA Comments
The Need for a Strategic Response to Insurgency and Terrorism Countering ideological narratives, effective communication of developmental measures to the people, and adherence to the principle of judicious use of force should form integral elements of India's strategy to counter insurgent and terrorist groups. Internal Security Centre November 26, 2010 Issue Brief
Skolkovo Initiative: Russia’s Drive Towards Modernization The Skolkova initiative is part of Russia’s attempt to develop a robust national innovation system and a knowledge based economy. Rajorshi Roy November 26, 2010 IDSA Comments
Less Brussels, more La Manche*? The Case of Anglo-French Defence Co-operation The question is not whether bilateral co-operation among member-states is a substitute for common European defence. Kalyani Unkule November 25, 2010 IDSA Comments
Britain’s Strategic Defence and Security Review The review shows a remarkable shift in the strategic thinking of UK from that of the Cold War frame to a more independent contemporary assessment with a focus on non-conventional threats. Poornima Subramaniam November 25, 2010 IDSA Comments
The Culture of ‘Bandhs’ and the Absence of Local Governance in the Northeast The time has come for citizens of Assam, Manipur and Nagaland to stand up against the negative culture of ‘bandhs’ issued by armed groups who invariably represent only themselves, and hold their state governments accountable for poor governance. Namrata Goswami November 25, 2010 IDSA Comments
India and New Zealand: Engaging each other in Asia India and New Zealand have a great opportunity to work together for the economic wellbeing of the Pacific Island nations. Rajaram Panda November 25, 2010 IDSA Comments
Obama’s AfPak Review should emphasise on Peace Talks with the Taliban The US needs to take direct charge of the peace talks prong of strategy to meet the mid-2011 deadline of beginning its troops withdrawal as well as to enable NATO departure by 2014. Ali Ahmed November 23, 2010 IDSA Comments
