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Tension in the Korean Peninsula escalates again

The delicately maintained peace in the Korean peninsula once again looks fragile in the wake of the war of words and exchange of artillery fire along the disputed western sea border in January 2010.

February 15, 2010

Renaissance of Russia’s Foreign Policy in 2009

Russia has considerably enhanced its international position by leveraging Western weaknesses stemming from the unwinnable war in Afghanistan and the adverse impact of the financial crisis, as well as Western dependence in dealing with Iran and North Korea.

February 11, 2010

Global Warming, Environmentalism and Related Issues: The Other View

The sloppy work of the IPCC in noting that Himalayan glaciers will melt by 2035 has raised many questions, with even the credibility of scientific opinion coming under doubt.

February 11, 2010

US Arms Sales are propping up Pakistan as a Regional Challenger

India is justified in seeing the US move to go ahead with the sale of the F-16s as an attempt to balance America’s strategic partnership with India by once again propping up Pakistan as a regional challenger.

February 11, 2010

A Perspective on Regional Air Power

In light of the build up of Pakistan’s and China’s air power capabilities, India has little choice but to complete its procurement as quickly as possible if the IAF is to be ready to face a conventional conflict.

February 10, 2010

The Ozawa Phenomena in Japanese Politics

Ozawa’s clout, power and influence remain formidable and he is likely to remain an active player in Japanese politics.

February 10, 2010

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.

February 08, 2010

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.

February 05, 2010

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.

February 02, 2010

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.

February 01, 2010

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