Public Finance and National Security: Deficit Reduction and the American Military in a Time of Diminished Resources The United States faces a budget crisis of proportions with no precedent in its recent history. The country’s economic dominance since the end of World War II has supported a military posture with global reach and influence. Peter Maher | February 24, 2011 | Issue Brief
No Solution in Sight for Russo-Japanese Territorial Dispute Russia has renewed its efforts to reconfirm its territorial claim over the southern Kuril Islands, also claimed by Japan and known as the Northern Territories.. Shamshad A. Khan | February 24, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Pakistan’s Annual Deception 2011 began on a sombre note for arms control, nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament with Pakistan once again blocking negotiations for a FMCT Rajiv Nayan | February 23, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Defence Budget 2011-12 should go beyond Fiscal Austerity Ground reality rather than fiscal prudence should guide the Finance Minister while finalising the defence budget for 2011-12. Laxman Kumar Behera | February 23, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Maoists’ Abduction Tactic Abduction is a Maoist tactic to arm-twist the government and secure the release of imprisoned comrades as well as make some tactical gains by placing demands that could be projected as pro-people. P. V. Ramana | February 23, 2011 | IDSA Comments
US Strategy in Afghanistan and Regional Concerns India should seek a regional solution to the Afghan conflict, involving a regional force under a UN flag to provide a stable environment for governance and development till the Afghan National Army can take over. Gurmeet Kanwal | February 21, 2011 | IDSA Comments
India-US High Technology Cooperation: Moving Forward The amendment of the EAR is intended to realign US export policy towards India and expand cooperation in civil space, defence and high technology sectors. Saroj Bishoyi | February 16, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Will the ‘New’ left government resolve the political impasse in Nepal? Although the option for the Maoists to join the Khanal government is open, for the time being the chances of a consensus government look remote. Nihar R. Nayak | February 16, 2011 | IDSA Comments
An Apocalypse Lurks in the Korean Peninsula The temporary hope of peace returning to the Korean peninsula following North Korea’s peace overtures dissipated no sooner than it started when North Korean negotiators walked out of the meeting room at the DMZ in Panmunjam. Rajaram Panda | February 14, 2011 | Issue Brief
Piracy: A Fresh Look is Essential A fresh look is required at the international level to deal with this scourge effectively. It is time for India to take the lead and push for a change in tack both regionally and in international fora. Sarabjeet Singh Parmar | February 14, 2011 | Issue Brief
