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A Blinding Obsession
August 8 , 2011 Amb Kanwal Sibal
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The youthfulness of the new Pakistani foreign minister is in itself of little consequence for the revitalisation of India-Pakistan ties. Some optimism-laced commentary equating her youth with freshness ...

Pakistan, Neighbourhood Studies

A Diplomatic View Of the MMRCA Deal
August 7 , 2011 Amb Kanwal Sibal
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India’s tender for 126 Medium Range Multi-role Combat Aircraft (MMRCA) has been the object of intensive and prolonged international interest. Such a massive order for advanced aircraft by a single count...

Defence

Dialectics of Ceasefires with Insurgents in the North East
August 2 , 2011 Jaideep Saikia
Views: 5930
Ceasefire with an insurgent outfit is expected to adopt a progression of steps which would lead to a comprehensive resolution of conflict. Indeed, the path, which a peace process normally takes after a ...

National Security and Strategic Studies, North-East Insurgency

Indian Mujahedeen and Islamist Agenda in the North East
July 27 , 2011 Jaideep Saikia
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For some reason or the other, the three blasts that rocked Mumbai recently are being largely attributed to a group that is being termed as Indian Mujahedeen. However, at the time of writing, investigato...

National Security and Strategic Studies, North-East Insurgency

NO NEED TO BE ON BACKFOOT
July 26 , 2011 Amb Kanwal Sibal
Views: 4057
Our transforming relationship with the United States presents major opportunities as well as snares. The increasing attention we receive from the US recognizes as well as contributes to our growing inte...

US, International Relations and Diplomacy

Resurgence in NE Insurgency
July 25 , 2011 Jaideep Saikia
Views: 5474
Even as there were signs that there has been some improvement in the insurgency situation in the North East, with the level of violence declining and some insurgent groups showing signs of battle-fatigu...

North-East Insurgency

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Economic China Unveils $1.4 Trillion Debt Swap, Saves Stimulus for Trump China gave indebted local governments a 10 trillion...

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