India’s NSG Membership Under the November 2010 statement issued by India and the United States, India is committed to take only one step: harmonizing its export controls with those of all the four multilateral export controls regimes. Rajiv Nayan | June 18, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Pakistan: Beginning of the Endgame? If the Army withers away then a fragmentation of Pakistan into a ‘Lebanonized’ state would become inevitable. P. K. Upadhyay | June 17, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Nepal after Three Months Given the reluctance of Nepal’s political parties to further extend the term of the Constituent Assembly, lack of progress in implementing the five-point deal will result in the CA becoming defunct by the end of August. Uddhab Pyakurel | June 17, 2011 | IDSA Comments
India’s Membership of the NSG: Possible Options This Brief elaborates the principles that need to be followed to evolve a criteria-based approach to enable India to join the NSG as a full member and contribute materially and substantially to a future non-proliferation regime that will be acceptable to the international community as a whole. G. Balachandran | June 16, 2011 | Issue Brief
Is India’s Transport Infrastructure Prepared for the Eastern Front? It is imperative that the transport connectivity in the Northeast be strengthened by the establishment of railway networks in the hinterland, by the timely construction of roads that extend to the borders, and by expediting the construction of bridges. Shivananda H | June 15, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Faulty Manpower Policy in Indian Armed Forces: Time for Action Faulty promotion policies and the unsatisfactory professional education of the officer corps deprive Indian military officers of the opportunity to master strategy and develop capacities for handling high level issues. Rumel Dahiya | June 13, 2011 | Issue Brief
The Situation in Sri Lanka: An Update Acknowledging the fact that military victory over the LTTE is not the final solution, Mahinda Rajapaksa has promised to restore the rights and dignity of the Tamils through a political solution. Gulbin Sultana | June 10, 2011 | Issue Brief
Hurdles before a ‘Grand Coalition’ in Japanese Politics Significant policy differences between the DPJ and LDP and New Komeito’s unwillingness to lose its identity will prevent the formation of a grand coalition. Rajaram Panda | June 10, 2011 | IDSA Comments
India-Africa ties get a boost At the Second India-Africa Forum Summit held in Addis Ababa, India’s relations with African countries have got a boost with the various cooperation initiatives unveiled by the Indian Prime Minister, Dr. Manmohan Singh. Ruchita Beri | June 09, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Tamanthi Hydel Project: India’s Eastern Foothold Building dams like the Tamanthi represent India’s attempt to enhance strategic ties with Myanmar, which is seen as India’s gateway to the ASEAN. Shivananda H | June 06, 2011 | IDSA Comments
