IDSA Comments

The defence budget for 2011-12 has not been unduly impacted by the fiscal consolidation process, and reflects the MoD’s ability to spend resources within the stipulated time.

• Laxman Kumar Behera
• March 07, 2011
• IDSA Comments

With Turkey’s accession negotiations for EU membership going nowhere, Ankara is pursuing other diplomatic options.

• Rajorshi Roy
• March 07, 2011
• IDSA Comments

Japanese Prime Minister Kan Naoto is walking a tight rope with plunging popularity and growing demands for his resignation.

• Rajaram Panda
• March 07, 2011
• IDSA Comments

Fears by some analysts that India has recently altered its nuclear doctrine, and particularly its no first use policy, are unfounded.

• Vipin Narang
• March 01, 2011
• IDSA Comments

The success of popular movements in the Middle East has raised the apprehensions of the Chinese Communist Party, which has been reminded of its own weakness.

• Gunjan Singh
• February 25, 2011
• IDSA Comments

Russia has renewed its efforts to reconfirm its territorial claim over the southern Kuril Islands, also claimed by Japan and known as the Northern Territories..

• Shamshad A. Khan
• February 24, 2011
• IDSA Comments

Ground reality rather than fiscal prudence should guide the Finance Minister while finalising the defence budget for 2011-12.

• Laxman Kumar Behera
• February 23, 2011
• IDSA Comments

Abduction is a Maoist tactic to arm-twist the government and secure the release of imprisoned comrades as well as make some tactical gains by placing demands that could be projected as pro-people.

• P. V. Ramana
• February 23, 2011
• IDSA Comments

2011 began on a sombre note for arms control, nuclear non-proliferation and nuclear disarmament with Pakistan once again blocking negotiations for a FMCT

• Rajiv Nayan
• February 23, 2011
• IDSA Comments

India should seek a regional solution to the Afghan conflict, involving a regional force under a UN flag to provide a stable environment for governance and development till the Afghan National Army can take over.

• Gurmeet Kanwal
• February 21, 2011
• IDSA Comments