IDSA Comments

The Copenhagen Accord is weak and a step back from the Bali Action Plan which talked about four pillars of negotiations – mitigation, adaptation, financial support and technology transfer.

• Arvind Gupta
• January 04, 2010
• IDSA Comments

The Internet’s blurred boundaries and its existing vulnerabilities have led to unhealthy trends, which, if not addressed adequately, could pose severe problems.

• Cherian Samuel
• December 31, 2009
• IDSA Comments

Vietnam’s third national defence white paper shows its commitment to greater transparency in defence modernization and strategic planning.

• Pankaj K Jha
• December 31, 2009
• IDSA Comments

It would appear that for the moment at least the TINA factor operates in favour of the Zardari/Gilani combine especially if they continue to occupy their offices without wielding any real power.

• Sushant Sareen
• December 30, 2009
• IDSA Comments

Commanders and troops must understand that they are operating in a No Win situation and their overall aim will always remain achievement of a more perfect peace.

• K C Dixit
• December 29, 2009
• IDSA Comments

After Yukio Hatoyama assumed the office of Prime Minister, Japan’s foreign policy has begun to look different with an element of assertiveness and a greater focus towards Asia.

• Rajaram Panda
• December 24, 2009
• IDSA Comments

That the ISI patron is now becoming the victim of jehadi terrorism does not bode well for Pakistan, which now has to recast the agency’s role and organizational ethos to contain the Taliban.

• Harinder Singh
• December 24, 2009
• IDSA Comments

The IAF should consider utilising the available aircraft and infrastructure at flying clubs for imparting basic training to its pilot trainees before sending them to the Kiran HJT-16.

• Ramesh Phadke
• December 24, 2009
• IDSA Comments

Australia is not finding it economically prudent and diplomatically rational to deny uranium to India, while other countries profit from nuclear commerce with India.

• Rahul Mishra
• December 24, 2009
• IDSA Comments

Suicides/fratricides in operational areas mainly take place due to domestic problems of the affected individual rather than because of any undue stress resulting from job-related stress in the operational environment.

• K C Dixit
• December 23, 2009
• IDSA Comments