The EU’s Code of Conduct has been advertised as a mechanism to preserve the sustainability and security of space, but it is difficult to comprehend how a non-binding and voluntary mechanism could help achieve this.

• Ajey Lele |
• June 18, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

The primary role of Israel’s current fleet of ‘Dolphins’ is likely to be limited to serve as instruments of ‘signalling’ strategic intent to potential enemies rather than as effective pre-emptive strike or competent second-strike platforms.

• S. Samuel C. Rajiv |
• June 15, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

This is an appropriate time for a bi-partisan group to be established to bring out the facts related to the northern borders, and suggest the contours of a deal with China.

• Mukul Sanwal |
• June 11, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

The multitude of challenges the IAF faces during its ongoing transformation ranging from a high accident rate to cyber warfare need to be addressed to ensure that it remains an effective fighting force.

• Vivek Kapur |
• June 11, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

There is an ongoing global competition to gain dominance in the space and cyber domains; while going it alone might be the best policy, collaboration with clearly laid out guidelines and end-goals is not without its benefits.

• Cherian Samuel , Ajey Lele |
• June 08, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

There is an ongoing global competition to gain dominance in the space and cyber domains; while going it alone might be the best policy, collaboration with clearly laid out guidelines and end-goals is not without its benefits.

• Cherian Samuel , Ajey Lele |
• June 08, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

While the Japanese government is facing pressure from the Tokyo Metropolitan government, Ishigaki municipal assembly and the main opposition LDP to nationalise the Senkaku Islands, a section of Japanese people have been asking it not to provoke China.

• Shamshad A. Khan |
• June 08, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

While overseas coal acquisition is a priority for both the government and private players, an important issue confronting them is the transportation of the acquired resources to the domestic market.

• Dnyanada Palkar |
• June 07, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

Given the urgent need to build strategic roads along the India-China border, the Ministry of Home has sanctioned Rs.1,934 crore for strategic road projects of about 804 kms.

• Namrata Goswami |
• June 07, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

To maintain our cultural heritage, it is vital that the state encourages the study of Sanskrit and impart vigour to reworking Sanskrit texts like that of the Arthsastra of Chanakya.

• P. K. Gautam |
• June 07, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments