Rebalancing with India New Delhi is aware of Washington’s keenness to marshal India as the power that can tilt the strategic balance in Asia. Sarosh Bana | May 31, 2016 | IDSA Comments
Time to Rejuvenate the India-Russia Partnership India and Russia are natural allies. It is in the interest of both countries to have vibrant relations. The responsibility for this devolves upon Modi and Putin. Ashok Sajjanhar | May 30, 2016 | IDSA Comments
Perception matters against Left Wing Extremism Winning hearts and minds through the Civic Action Programme (CAP) and the Media/Perception Management Plan is an important element in combating LWE propaganda. Mathew Sinu Simon | May 30, 2016 | IDSA Comments
Obama in Hiroshima: Betwixt spoken and the unspoken His words might fall short of assuaging all but his visit to Hiroshima is a testimony of Obama being a leader of substance. Preeti Nalwa | May 30, 2016 | IDSA Comments
Problem of Fishermen in India-Sri Lanka Relations India should play a proactive role in assisting Sri Lanka in the fisheries sector and in creating conditions in the Palk Bay for the fishermen of both countries to exploit the respective fishing potential amicably. Gautam Sen | May 20, 2016 | IDSA Comments
Jerusalem Calling Modi visiting Jerusalem would be a re-affirmation of India’s diplomatic ability to pursue multiple national interests by manoeuvring between countries who have difficult or non-existent relationships among themselves but who share important relationships with India. S. Samuel C. Rajiv | May 20, 2016 | IDSA Comments
Emerging Flashpoints in the Himalayas It is time to bring together the interests of the Indian and Chinese governments toward seeking the common goal of saving the Himalayas and the people living in the region. P. Stobdan | May 18, 2016 | Issue Brief
Growing Warmth in Bangladesh-Myanmar Ties The coming to power of a democratic government in Myanmar has not only altered the political situation within but has also provided an opportunity to improve relations with Bangladesh. Anand Kumar | May 18, 2016 | IDSA Comments
Modi’s Visit to Iran: Will it provide a New Momentum to Bilateral Relations? This is an appropriate time to engage Iran, take the relationship forward and concretise many pending projects on connectivity and energy cooperation. Meena Singh Roy | May 16, 2016 | Issue Brief
South China Sea Arbitration: An Analysis Considering China’s non-appearance, the tribunal must proprio motu take judicial notice of all relevant facts, data, case precedents and public statements not communicated to it, and must apply its ‘arbitral wisdom’ based on international law. Abhishek Pratap Singh | May 13, 2016 | IDSA Comments
