There is considerable interest in a possible conflict with China. However, little discussion exists in the open domain on conflict possibilities. This Brief attempts to fill this gap by dilating upon conflict scenarios along the spectrum of conflict. It brings out the need for limitation to conflict and the necessity for a grand strategic approach towards China as against a military driven one.

• Ali Ahmed |
• October 24, 2011 |
• Issue Brief

President Abbas' request for full UN membership for a Palestinian State may have created new opportunities for India in West Asia. New Delhi today is relatively well-positioned to contribute to the ongoing efforts for the resumption of Israeli - Palestinian talks in the coming weeks.

• Nicolas Blarel |
• October 20, 2011 |
• Issue Brief

Yemen is stuck in a paradoxical and ambiguous situation. While it is widely believed that regime change is necessary, in the absence of reliable alternate leadership, the risk of chaos and instability looms large.

• Prasanta Kumar Pradhan |
• October 18, 2011 |
• Issue Brief

With hydel cooperation emerging as an important pillar in India-Bhutan relationship, this Issue Brief examines the challenges and opportunities in this sector in the years to come.

• Medha Bisht |
• October 07, 2011 |
• Issue Brief

Terror attacks involving Chechens and other militant Islamist groups have increased in recent years and Russia needs to look beyond military measures.

• Amit Kumar |
• October 05, 2011 |
• Issue Brief

A new tide is visible in Japan for expanding Indo-Japan relations based on mutual complementarities.

• Makoto KOJIMA |
• October 03, 2011 |
• Issue Brief

Russia has signed a landmark weapons deal with France for the purchase of two Mistral class amphibious assault ships, which will strengthen the Russian Navy’s capabilities for power projection.

• Rajorshi Roy |
• September 19, 2011 |
• Issue Brief

If Noda falters, Japan’s importance in the global community would be considerably diminished and it will be left with the role of a marginal power

• Rajaram Panda |
• September 06, 2011 |
• Issue Brief

India’s ‘strategic community’ must take the lead in articulating the debating the idea of including the Arctic in the discourse on global commons.

• P. K. Gautam |
• September 02, 2011 |
• Issue Brief

The Jeju naval base is intended to serve two objectives: to protect the country from possible missile attacks from North Korea and to allow the United States to station Aegis class destroyers.

• Rajaram Panda |
• September 01, 2011 |
• Issue Brief