China
The 51st Anniversary of the Tibetan Struggle: What is the future?
China has to accept that the long term solution to Tibetan discontent lies in granting greater autonomy to Tibetans instead of pursuing assimilation oriented policies.
China's Regime Politics: Character and Condition
Specialists on Chinese studies are divided on whether or not China is moving towards democracy. Many scholars forcefully argue that China by now is fairly democratic.
The Dragon’s Shield: Intricacies of China’s BMD Capability
China undertook a BMD test on January 11, 2010, which it claimed was an exoatmospheric interception. Though Beijing was known to be developing missile defence systems for long, there were very few indicators on how far it has gone in terms of technological prowess.
India, China and the United States: The Triangle that isn't
Venue: IDSA Auditorium
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.
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.
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.
Are Google and Chinese Communist Party Incompatible?
There is a contradiction between the CCP methodology which is based on loyalty to the authoritarian ideology and the information age which recognizes the importance of the individual as a critical entity.
Japan mulls granting right to franchise to permanent foreign residents
To gain the trust of Seoul and Beijing, the DPJ government plans to present a bill in the Diet for granting the right of franchise to foreign nationals registered as permanent residents, a majority of whom are South Korean and Chinese.
