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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.

October 14, 2011

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.

October 14, 2011

Back to the Basics: Foot and Hoof Mobilty in the Mountains

This Brief argues that foot mobility is central to mountain warfare. It first uses historical evidence to show the advantageous use of this capacity by the victor. It then argues for preserving this ‘military biodiversity’ by including indigenous breeds of animals.

October 14, 2011

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.

October 13, 2011

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.

October 13, 2011

Strategic Partnership with Afghanistan: India Showcases its Soft Power

If India is able to sustain a comprehensive partnership with Afghanistan in trying circumstances, it would serve as a model for managing its relationships with other neighbours.

October 10, 2011

The Significance and Implications of Tiangong I

China’s development of a space station is not only for the purpose of scientific experimentation but also to showcase its technological and economic strength.

October 07, 2011

India-Bhutan Power Cooperation: Between Policy Overtures and Local Debates

With hydel cooperation emerging as an important pillar in India-Bhutan relationship, this Issue Brief examines the challenges and opportunities in this sector in the years to come.

October 07, 2011

The Chechen Imbroglio: An Update

Terror attacks involving Chechens and other militant Islamist groups have increased in recent years and Russia needs to look beyond military measures.

October 05, 2011

South Korea’s Naval Base on Ulleung Island

South Korea hopes that the new base will help strengthen its territorial rights on Dokdo as the base would enable its ships to reach the islands quickly.

October 03, 2011

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