P. Stobdan
China should not use water as a threat multiplier
Water may not become a catalyst for a direct conflict, but China could leverage Tibet’s water as a politico-military tool vis-à-vis other riparian states. As the economies of India and China grow, both are bound to treat water as a strategic commodity.
India’s Afghan Policy Requires Rethinking
Stability in Afghanistan is vital and the stakes for India are high, but the time is over for sitting on the fence. India requires a larger strategic vision, not a blueprint for town and country planning.
Iranian Upheaval and Implications for Indian Policy
Iran has unfortunately witnessed a deep political upheaval in the wake of recent Presidential elections leading to vertical polarization among its ruling elite between two major factions, one led by P
China’s Xinjiang Problem
It all started on 26 June in the toy factory owned by the Hong Kong-listed Lacewood International in China’s Shaoguan city of Guangdong province.
Talking Heads: Why Manmohan Singh is in Yekaterinburg?
Prime Minister Manmohan Singh is attending a slew of Russian hosted high profile meetings including those of the SCO and BRIC in Yekaterinburg which would be viewed keenly by most international watche
Af-Pak Plan: Responding to Holbrooke’s Diplomacy
Much as the text of Obama’s new ‘Af-Pak’ plan echoes India’s traditional concerns, it may turn out to be contrary to India’s interest with unseen implications in the longer term.
Pakistan’s Water Wars with India?
In a surprise move, Pakistan has once gain spawned the water issue on a political fast-track against India.
Tibet: Connectivity, Capabilities and Consequences
Chair: Arvind Gupta
Discussants: Ravi Sawhney and Rahul K Bhonsle
