One understands that long term benefits of Aadhaar actually outweighs many concerns. However, adequate norms need to be laid down from collection to retention of biometric data, in addition to formulating strong data protection and privacy laws.

• Kritika Roy |
• November 02, 2018 |
• IDSA Comments

A strategic petroleum reserve offers India the leverage to be a serious player in the international oil market, as it will have the option to release supplies when prices spike and recharge the reserve when prices are low.

• Shebonti Ray Dadwal |
• November 02, 2018 |
• IDSA Comments

The Civilian Aviation Requirements for Unmanned Aircraft Systems, though fairly well drafted, constitute only a stop gap measure for regulating drone operations in the civil sector.

• Atul Pant |
• October 31, 2018 |
• IDSA Comments

Mega data breaches of user’s private digital data in the last two years has drawn the world’s attention towards protection, safe custody and management of this extremely valuable commodity.

• Ashish Chhibbar |
• October 24, 2018 |
• IDSA Comments

While Pakistan clearly seeks to maintain cordial relations with Iran, it is unlikely that it would be willing to incur the displeasure of Saudi Arabia with which it has greater economic and strategic links.

• Nazir Ahmad Mir |
• October 24, 2018 |
• IDSA Comments

Two factors explain Washington’s lack of enthusiasm for sanctioning Saudi Arabia over the Khashoggi affair despite domestic and international pressure.

• Md. Muddassir Quamar |
• October 23, 2018 |
• IDSA Comments

Riyadh committed a crime and blunder; its communication strategy, so far, has been an unmitigated disaster. MbS is facing a challenge, to put it mildly.

• K. P. Fabian |
• October 23, 2018 |
• IDSA Comments

The 19th bilateral summit has left a mixed feeling about the current state of the Indo-Russian relationship and its future prospects.

• Aleksei Zakharov |
• October 18, 2018 |
• IDSA Comments

To force all Rohingyas to return on the grounds of “threat to security” is against India’s humanitarian heritage. The government and its agencies are capable of sifting out Rohingya elements who might actually have links to terror organisations from the rest of the group.

• D. Padma Kumar Pillay |
• October 16, 2018 |
• IDSA Comments

How different will the USAF look after the proposed restructuring with 74 additional squadrons? Will there be a trade-off between quality and quantity?

• Kishore Kumar Khera |
• September 28, 2018 |
• IDSA Comments