The elimination of OBL might not accelerate US withdrawal from Afghanistan, but in all probability this marks the beginning of the end of active US military presence in Afghanistan.

• Ramesh Phadke |
• May 06, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

While keeping the doors open for negotiations, the US and South Korea are unlikely to relax any of the terms and conditions they have set for Pyongyang.

• Rajaram Panda |
• May 05, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

While energy interests and the promotion of One-China Policy are the main drivers of Chinese aid, the white paper can also be read as a projection of China’s new position in the international order.

• Gunjan Singh |
• May 04, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

There is growing recognition among Pakistani experts that the reactor models being supplied by China to Pakistan are outdated and are based on 1970s technology.

• Ch. Viyyanna Sastry |
• May 04, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

The elimination of Osama, though a great feat by the US special forces, will largely be a symbolic event – terrorism is unlikely to end and the situation in Af-Pak is not likely to improve.

• Sumita Kumar |
• May 03, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Along with a clear and unambiguous mandate, pre-intervention planning also demands an exit strategy which is lacking in the Libyan case.

• Keerthi Sampath Kumar |
• May 02, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

If the TAPI pipeline does see the light of day, it will be due to US support and its larger political and strategic considerations.

• Shebonti Ray Dadwal |
• May 02, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Despite the talk about India having key strategic interests in Afghanistan, it neither has the necessary resources nor the clout to influence developments in Afghanistan.

• Arvind Gupta , Vishal Chandra |
• April 28, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Dr. Singh’s visit has led to a major thrust on cooperation in the energy sector including hydrocarbons and nuclear energy.

• Meena Singh Roy |
• April 27, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

The aversion in India to dealing directly with Pakistan's military establishment is entirely understandable, but is also unreal given the power dynamics of Pakistani politics.

• Sushant Sareen |
• April 26, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments