Prof. P. Stobdan, Senior Fellow, IDSA, has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to Kyrgyzstan
RESEARCH CLUSTERS
Missing: An Obama Foreign Policy
Obama has crafted an administration that has a Clinton brain inside an Obama face. Clinton I lost Russia for the West. Clinton II aka Obama I is on track to lose India.
Ups, Downs and Ups in Obama’s Approach towards India
While it is premature to draw conclusions on Obama’s policy towards India, his first year in office certainly did not carry forward his predecessor’s initiatives.
Media’s Constructivism and the India-Pakistan Peace Process
Whether the media groups succeed in achieving their “Aman ki Asha” is yet to be seen. But if they can sustain their vigorous campaign, the desire for peace in the region may deepen further.
Dams in Arunachal Pradesh: Between Development Debates and Strategic Dimensions
Dam building in Arunachal Pradesh should not be perceived as an insurmountable irritant, but rather as a sign of a vibrant Indian democracy.
The Law Catches Up With Mujib Killers in Bangladesh
The punishment of Mujib’s killers will hopefully now delegitimize this process and strengthen democracy in Bangladesh.
The London Conference: It is time for India to reassess its Afghan Policy
This is a good time for India to review its Afghan strategy taking into account increasing war weariness of the Western forces and President Karzai’s policy of reintegrating the ‘good Taliban’.
China’s Missile Defence Test: Yet Another Milestone?
China’s missile defence test could possibly up the ante in the region, with other regional powers considering measures in reaction.
Pakistan Will Oppose the Fissile Materials Cut-Off Treaty at the Conference on Disarmament
Though world opinion is still divided on whether the FMCT would include past stocks or not, Pakistan appears to have decided to continue with the production of fissile materials and oppose any talks at the CD.
Nuclear Implications of the ‘Two Front’ Formulation
The nuclear ‘backdrop’ carries dangers even in a single front let alone a ‘two front’ situation, particularly since a move to rescind the NFU tenet of doctrine may be necessary.
PUBLICATIONS
EVENTS
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ConferenceFebruary 11, 2010 - February 13, 2010
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OtherFebruary 17, 20101500 to 1700 h
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Fellows' SeminarFebruary 19, 20101030 to 1300 hrs
EVENT REPORT
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Fellows' SeminarJanuary 29, 2010
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Fellows' SeminarJanuary 29, 2010
IDSA IN MEDIA
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Zee News, January 17, 2009
Dr Smruti S Pattanaik discusses the challenges faced by Rajapaksa and Fonseka, and the political violence that has marred the image of Sri Lanka.
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Indian Express, January 22, 2010
The new national security advisor will have his plate full, whether or not some burden shifts from the NSA’s office to the home ministry.
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Hindustan Times, January 13, 2010
Indo-Bangla relations have long been due for a makeover. It’s now or never