Iranian interests in the Egyptian Unrest Mubarak’s fall may bring Iran closer to Egypt than ever before. Iran has taken a pro-people stand and hopes to reap a harvest of good-will in the Arab world. The Iranian Opposition has also extended support to the movement, though for different reasons. M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi | February 14, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Lessons from Egypt: do not underestimate the power of peaceful Satyagraha and the Internet The people’s movement, in bringing down the former President Hosni Mubarak, has once again showed the power of peaceful protest and ideas. There are many lessons to be learnt from the transformative developments. Arvind Gupta | February 14, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Opening Up 2.0 – The great financial overhaul Realising the needs of a changing economy and to secure its growth, China’s financial institutions have already started the gradual process of integration. The aim is to learn from the workings of the global financial industry and create competitive global Chinese financial institutions. Chitra Negi | February 14, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Punching above its Weight: Pakistan and the FMCT Pakistan is the main outlier in negotiations at the Conference on Disarmament over a Fissile Material Cut-off Treaty (FMCT). Its ceaseless quest for parity with India are not likely to meet with success. Meanwhile, nuclear stocks within Pakistan pose a danger to Pakistan itself. Yogesh Joshi | February 11, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Sri Lanka: Will Developmental Projects Solve Political Problems? Infrastructure development projects in the North and the Eastern province is undoubtedly important to banish poverty but cannot be a “major part of political solution” as pronounced by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Gulbin Sultana | February 10, 2011 | IDSA Comments
After Tunisia and Egypt: The mood in the Arab streets and palaces The events in Tunisia and Egypt have raised hopes among the people and, on the other hand alarmed the undemocratic and authoritarian Arab rulers. Time has arrived for the rulers to take note of the aspirations of the people. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan | February 10, 2011 | IDSA Comments
The Crisis in Egypt and its Impact on the Oil Market The political unrest in Egypt has shaken the world oil market and triggered fears of long-lasting economic damage if the crisis were to deepen. Shebonti Ray Dadwal | February 04, 2011 | IDSA Comments
Crisis in Egypt: Implications for India In the past India has followed a policy of non-intervention in the internal affairs of other countries. However, it cannot shy away from its commitment and support to a peaceful mass movement for political reform. Untitled | February 04, 2011 | Issue Brief
Accelerating India’s “Look West Policy” in the Gulf The Gulf region is important for India because of increased cooperation in the fields of trade, business, politics and security. The "Look West Policy" intends to further deepen India's engagement with its "extended neighbourhood." Prasanta Kumar Pradhan | February 04, 2011 | Issue Brief
The Arab tumult in its wider meaning The threat of extremism has been used too long to deny democracy. Instead, democratisation is a possible antidote for extremism. Ali Ahmed | February 04, 2011 | IDSA Comments
