By devolving political functions to an elected leader, the Dalai Lama is guaranteeing the self-sustainability of the Tibet Movement.

• Prashant Kumar Singh |
• March 14, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

While the study of electoral politics in the North East explains how democracy can absorb former rebels, it fails to answer the critical question of the victims’ right to justice.

• Kishalay Bhattacharjee |
• March 11, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Rulers of Gulf states should initiate reforms to accommodate the voices and aspirations of different sections of their societies.

• Prasanta Kumar Pradhan |
• March 08, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

The defence budget for 2011-12 has not been unduly impacted by the fiscal consolidation process, and reflects the MoD’s ability to spend resources within the stipulated time.

• Laxman Kumar Behera |
• March 07, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

With Turkey’s accession negotiations for EU membership going nowhere, Ankara is pursuing other diplomatic options.

• Rajorshi Roy |
• March 07, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Japanese Prime Minister Kan Naoto is walking a tight rope with plunging popularity and growing demands for his resignation.

• Rajaram Panda |
• March 07, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Fears by some analysts that India has recently altered its nuclear doctrine, and particularly its no first use policy, are unfounded.

• Vipin Narang |
• March 01, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

The success of popular movements in the Middle East has raised the apprehensions of the Chinese Communist Party, which has been reminded of its own weakness.

• Gunjan Singh |
• February 25, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Russia has renewed its efforts to reconfirm its territorial claim over the southern Kuril Islands, also claimed by Japan and known as the Northern Territories..

• Shamshad A. Khan |
• February 24, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

Ground reality rather than fiscal prudence should guide the Finance Minister while finalising the defence budget for 2011-12.

• Laxman Kumar Behera |
• February 23, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments