IDSA Comments

China and the South China Sea Dispute: Internal Differences and External Ramifications

The publication in the Global Times of two very contradictory articles on the same day on the South China Sea dispute clearly underlines the fact that the Chinese leadership is divided.

R. S. Kalha
October 19, 2011
IDSA Comments

The India-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership Through the Eyes of the Pakistani Urdu Media

In the wake of its strategic partnership agreement with India, Afghanistan has become an untouchable, even an ‘enemy’, for many Pakistani commentators.

Shamshad A. Khan
October 17, 2011
IDSA Comments

The South China Sea Disputes: Why Conflict is not Inevitable?

No party to the dispute, including China, has thus far challenged the principle of freedom of navigation for global trade through the South China Sea.

Rukmani Gupta
October 17, 2011
IDSA Comments

The South China Sea Imbroglio

Competing claims and reports of oil and gas rich fields in the South China Sea have woven a complicated web affecting the maritime security environment.

The PSLV-C18 Mission and Indo-French Collaboration in Space

India and France must now develop a joint marketing strategy for satellite launches and also concentrate on the joint design and development of satellites for smaller developing countries.

Ajey Lele
October 14, 2011
IDSA Comments

Ozawa Ichiro on Trial

With 120 members belonging to his faction, Ozawa still wields decisive influence to make or unmake the government led by the DPJ.

Rajaram Panda
October 14, 2011
IDSA Comments

NEGOTIATING WITH THE MAOISTS: LESSONS FROM THE ANDHRA EXPERIENCE

As much as the Maoists would use the opportunity to their advantage, the government should also take advantage of the peace process to defeat the Maoists’ designs through both overt and covert means.

P. V. Ramana
October 13, 2011
IDSA Comments

Asymmetric Wars In The Indian Context

Strategic Interaction theory suggests that India must employ direct strategies towards a weaker Pakistan and indirect strategies towards a stronger China.

Mandip Singh
October 13, 2011
IDSA Comments

History and Politics

Celebrations of the 1911 Revolution show that history is subject to interpretations, most often in the ways in which it suits contemporary political objectives.

Avinash Godbole
October 13, 2011
IDSA Comments

Energy Crises and Riots in Pakistan

Implementing the necessary reforms in Pakistan’s power sector requires able leadership and internal stability as well as a conducive and transparent environment for attracting investment.