Shashi Tharoor in Liberia Ethnic tensions and political and economic corruption are rampant in Liberia, and dealing with these institutional problems is a monumental challenge for any outsider. Mayank Bubna October 14, 2009 IDSA Comments
Agent Orange: Resonance on Vietnam-US Relations “Agent Orange has long been a sensitive issue for both countries and we have differed over the lasting impact of the defoliant on Vietnam. I am pleased to say that… Continue reading Agent Orange: Resonance on Vietnam-US Relations Pankaj K Jha October-December 2009 CBW Magazine
India, Maldives and the Indian Ocean The August 2009 bilateral pact will fortify the security of the Maldives as well as cater to Indian security concerns on the terrorism and geopolitical fronts. Balaji Chandramohan October 13, 2009 IDSA Comments
US-Induced Privatization of Security in Pakistan Pakistan faces a new challenge with the United States advocating privatization of security to deal with the country’s internal security challenges, a move that would also increase the level of American monitoring and supervisory capabilities. Shantanu Chakrabarti October 13, 2009 IDSA Comments
Assessing the impact of a Bio-terrorist Attack using Mathematical Model I. Introduction Bioterrorism is terrorism by intentional release of biological agents like bacteria, viruses, or toxins. In last few decades various pathogenic organisms have been identified as possible weapons in… Continue reading Assessing the impact of a Bio-terrorist Attack using Mathematical Model Sarita Azad October-December 2009 CBW Magazine
China’s Experiments with Weather Modification: A Cause for Concern Weather patterns in a neighbouring state can be affected by experiments conducted on own territory. China needs to clear suspicions that have been aroused by its weather modification actions. Ajey Lele October 12, 2009 IDSA Comments
Sudan – Conflicts, Terror, and Oil Sudan has been at the cross-roads of conflict for years as two bitter civil wars marred the last decade. It is a prisoner of history as the departing British, to prevent Egypt from dominating Sudan, artificially joined the two culturally and ethnically different parts, sowing the seeds of conflict. The Darfur conflict erupted in 2003 and generated a grave humanitarian emergency as the government-supported Arab Janjaweed militia began ethnically cleansing African tribes. Shailender Arya October 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
Mumbai Redux: Debating India’s Strategic Response Options A year has elapsed since the Mumbai carnage and there are renewed intelligence inputs about further terrorist attacks on our seaboard. What could be the Pakistani motivations for a resumption of its terrorist assault on India ?The Military – ISI complex in Pakistan appears to be under severe pressure due to the ongoing Global War On Terror (GWOT). 28% of its rank and file are ethnic Pathans who are seriously affected by the ongoing operations in Swat and FATA. G. D. Bakshi October 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
Obama and Nuclear Disarmament: Drivers and Substance Obama is the first American president to actively pursue the goal of nuclear disarmament. But roadblocks on the road to disarmament nirvana, as envisaged by Obama, remain. S. Samuel C. Rajiv October 08, 2009 IDSA Comments
Cribbing Over Conditionalities While Pakistan could still try and develop a taste for grass by rejecting US assistance, there is no way it can economically sustain the fight against the Islamist insurgency without external assistance. Sushant Sareen October 08, 2009 IDSA Comments
