IDSA Comments

Taliban’s Spring Offensive and the Consequences

The Taliban spring offensive is aimed at exploiting the situation and driving home the advantage. The present lull in coalition operations and indecision on the future outlook of international forces is adding to the Taliban’s advantage.

Chinese Premier’s Visit: Ambiguity prevails

The Chinese prime minister’s visit was in no way intended to offer solution to the vexed issue of border incursion. Li came to pursue China’s national interest and not to enrich India-China bilateral ties.

R. S. Kalha
May 31, 2013
IDSA Comments

Chinese Premier’s Visit: Tibet remains the core issue

The Chinese prime minister’s visit was in no way intended to offer solution to the vexed issue of border incursion. Li came to pursue China’s national interest and not to enrich India-China bilateral ties.

Pakistan’s Foreign Policy Challenges

It will be unrealistic to expect any drastic change in the foreign policy orientation of Pakistan, because Pakistan’s geopolitical interests will not allow the new government to bring about radical change

China’s White Paper on Human Rights: Some Reflections

The context and timing of this policy document is significant as it surveys the wide spectrum of social issues and the challenges facing China.

Future Challenges for Quality Assurance (QA)

In order to achieve self reliance in defence production, enhancement of indigenous private industry’s role in R&D of defence systems is inevitable. Accordingly, amendments to the DPP-2011have been approved. Along with all other stakeholders, the DGQA too needs to gear up for the challenges this new policy is going to present.

Japan-Russia Territorial Disputes: Finding a Solution

Japan and Russia have enlarged their political and economic cooperation during the recently held talks. This gives hope of a resolution to their lingering territorial disputes which have overshadowed their overall bilateral relations.

India-Pakistan Energy Trade: Need to think out of the box

Nawaz Sharif’s political comeback has resulted in a fresh sense of optimism within the Indian industry. But it has to be seen whether it will it help in normalizing relations and bringing people together.

Ethnic Tension and Political Drift in Myanmar

The impact of discord and disharmony within the country has started manifesting itself in the economic sphere. Despite the US and EU relaxing their sanctions, development problems have started showing up.

Gautam Sen
May 27, 2013
IDSA Comments

President Karzai’s visit to India: Leveraging Strategic Partnership

Afghanistan seems to be torn between hope and despair. The fate of ‘New Afghanistan’ will largely depend on the commitment of the international community to support the ongoing process of transition and stabilization.