The Political undoing of Zardari The current change in the Chair of the NCA merely indicates the declining power of President Zardari and does not necessarily mean empowerment of the civilian government. Smruti S. Pattanaik December 04, 2009 IDSA Comments
Defence Acquisitions: The Question of Systemic Inefficienices and Effectiveness The effectiveness of the procurement process needs to be viewed in context of the operational and structural readiness of the armed forces. If the existing framework proves to be weak and unable to deliver required levels of military preparedness, the framework may have to be re-laid for its effectiveness and deliverability. Harinder Singh December 03, 2009 IDSA Comments
India-US Relations: The Need to Move Beyond Symbolism Apart from the reluctance to move beyond viewing the India-US relationship through the prism of US-China or even US-Pakistan ties, the Indian political leadership and the strategic community have so far failed to define India’s role in the growing partnership with the United States. Shanthie Mariet D’Souza December 03, 2009 IDSA Comments
The Army’s decade in review Over the short term, events in Pakistan dictate higher order readiness. In the middle term, equations have to be managed with China so as to gain time to get the second strike capability and infrastructure organised. Ali Ahmed November 30, 2009 IDSA Comments
From FATA to South Punjab: The Looming Leap of Islamic Radicalism in Pakistan A disturbing aspect of the current phase of Islamist militancy in Pakistan is that the terrorist acts outside FATA and NWFP are not being staged by ethnic Pashtun elements but by local Punjabi cohorts. P. K. Upadhyay November 30, 2009 IDSA Comments
No Quick Deliverance from Terrorism for Pakistan Not only will Pakistan have to take on all sorts of Pakistani Taliban, it will also have to end the network of jihadists in provinces like Punjab and Sindh if it really wants to get rid of the Islamist menace. Sushant Sareen November 30, 2009 IDSA Comments
Revisiting the Indian Policy on Antipersonnel Landmines India has been an observer to the Mine Ban Treaty since 2003. While it is important that anti-personnel mines should be banned, it is also important to recognize and understand the constraints behind India’s landmine policy. Medha Bisht November 30, 2009 IDSA Comments
Another 26 / 11 Averted in Bangladesh The coming to power of Sheikh Hasina and General Moeen’s determined efforts to transform the army into a fully professional force have weakened elements that support terrorism in Bangladesh. Anand Kumar November 27, 2009 IDSA Comments
United States and Asia: Inextricably Linked Trade relations between the US and China only exemplify the true nature of a complex interdependent international environment. This limits or alters foreign policy options for both countries and directly connects domestic politics to international politics. In this game of interdependence, China has stayed ahead due to unique domestic political and economic conditions. S. Rajasimman November 26, 2009 IDSA Comments
26/11, The ‘Israeli Way’ and Relevance for India While countries need to adopt each other’s best practices to deal with the hydra-headed monster called terrorism, there cannot be a magic bullet or a single successful counter-terror strategy. S. Samuel C. Rajiv November 26, 2009 IDSA Comments
