When the Maoists’ urban movement attains criticality among industrial labour, they may seek to organise sabotage and industrial strikes. Security forces will have to be prepared to respond to urban terrorism.

• P. V. Ramana |
• March 24, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

In the wake of Fukushima Japan may place greater emphasis on LNG and renewable sources of energy like solar and hydro power.

• Rajaram Panda |
• March 24, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Rafsanjani losing the position of chairman of the Assembly of Experts is a gain for Ahmadinejad and the hardliners.

• M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi |
• March 23, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Japan’s tryst with the atom, from Hiroshima to Fukushima, has been ruinous in both its avatars - its use in weapons and in energy.

• Preeti Nalwa |
• March 22, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

The relationship between China and Japan has taken a positive turn in the wake of Japan’s national disaster.

• R N Das |
• March 22, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Even as Japan has become increasingly reliant on nuclear energy, its nuclear safety record has not been very satisfactory.

• Aditi Malhotra |
• March 22, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

The present state of affairs indicates that India will continue to be a reservoir of talent for other countries to power their growth, than the global innovation powerhouse that it aspires to be.

• Cherian Samuel |
• March 21, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

India’s decision to abstain on the Libya vote shows its distaste for taking a clear position on international issues.

• Ramesh Phadke |
• March 21, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Opposition parties are wary of assuming responsibility for the Kan administration’s crisis management and national reconstruction efforts.

• Rajaram Panda |
• March 21, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

The possibility of situation worsening can not be ruled out. However, it would be counter-productive to create panic by speculating only worst case scenario.

• P K Sundaram , Kapil Patil |
• March 18, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments