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This paper seeks to understand the nature of cooperation between the UN and other IGOs in ongoing conflicts. It will examine the security framework in which these multilateral arrangements were created, the gaps they were trying to cover, and the problems and areas of opportunities.

• Mayank Bubna |
• May 24, 2010 |
• Issue Brief

While the notion of Malaysia as an Islamic state appears almost unthinkable, this is exactly what has transpired since the early 1980s, posing serious challenges for the country’s internal and external politics.

• Bilveer Singh |
• May 24, 2010 |
• IDSA Comments

Xi Jinping's attempt to dejargonise political language is timely. however, how it impacts the ideology is going to be important.

• Avinash Godbole |
• May 24, 2010 |
• IDSA Comments

Air presence is a critical factor in counterinsurgency operations as it provides a high level of dominance and control over the situation.

• Ramesh Phadke |
• May 20, 2010 |
• IDSA Comments

While the Turkey deal represents an advance on the Iran nuclear issue, it remains to be seen if it would lead to more constructive solutions in addressing concerns generated by the Iranian nuclear programme.

• S. Samuel C. Rajiv |
• May 19, 2010 |
• IDSA Comments

While the DPJ is not averse to the idea of revising the constitution, an unfavourable domestic situation and adverse reactions from neighbours are likely to force the Hatoyama government to limit the exercise to a debate.

• Shamshad A. Khan |
• May 19, 2010 |
• IDSA Comments

There is a need to modify existing laws and if need be create new ones so that extremists and terrorists do not go scot-free and continue to pose a threat to the country.

• Anand Kumar |
• May 19, 2010 |
• IDSA Comments

As an old fighter pilot, I would always pitch for a light, easily manoeuvrable, agile and relatively inexpensive fighter that delivers every time, generates high sortie rates and is easy to maintain and train on a day to day peace time schedule.

• Ramesh Phadke |
• May 19, 2010 |
• IDSA Comments

Campus violence by its student body, avoidable controversy over the constitution of the war crime tribunal, and unnecessary confrontation with the BNP are diverting the Awami League from its commitment to generate a change in Bangladesh's political culture.

• Smruti S. Pattanaik |
• May 14, 2010 |
• IDSA Comments

The Cheonan incident came at a very inopportune time for North Korea, irrespective of the fact whether Pyongyang had any hand in it or not.

• Rajaram Panda |
• May 11, 2010 |
• IDSA Comments