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New Approach Needed To ’Control’ Internet Effectively
27 January 2012 |
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Jaibal Naduvath
With increasing internet usage and acceptability, the threat perception from the medium will also increase. However, unless there is a paradigm shift in approaching the vexed subject of web regulation as different from traditional media, regulatory attempts will remain ineffective.
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Kenya’s war: No end in sight
24 January 2012 |
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Priyanka Mehrotra
On January 16, 2012, the Kenyan troops completed 90 days of their presence in Somalia where they had gone to fight the al-Shabaab militants. The initial aim of the invasion, which began as a reaction to a spate of kidnappings and raids on Kenyan border by the Islamic militants.
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Assembly polls: Changing scenarios
23 January 2012 |
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T.V. Rajeswar
In the Uttar Pradesh Assembly elections, the picture remains unclear, with no party or no combination of parties being assured of forming the next government in March.
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Looking afresh at the Lokpal Bill
21 January 2012 |
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N Sathiya Moorthy
Now that the fate of the Lokpal Bill is hanging in balance, it may be a good time for the polity and the nation as a whole to take a fresh look at the legislation between now and the Budget session of Parliament.
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For Chinese Navy, piracy a blessing in disguise?
23 January 2012 |
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Vol II, Issue 4
Chinese Navy has become a frequent visitor to Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Yemen and Oman and other countries during its anti-piracy missions. And, in the background, China is strengthening relations with these countries, silently building support network for its Navy in the Indian Ocean.
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| Pakistan Urdu Media Watch |
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Gilani should write to Swiss authorities: Nawaz Sharif
January 21, 2012 |
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Shahid Raheem
Vol III, Issue 10
Prime Minister Yusuf Raza Gilani in his court statement stated that he had not written to the Swiss authorities as President Zardari enjoyed immunity under Article 248 of the Constitution.
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| Energy News Monitor |
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Coal Pricing: Is GCV Method Good for India?
20 January 2012 |
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Vol VIII, Issue 31
The recent move of Coal India to resort to fix sale price of coal on Gross Calorific Value rather than on useful heat value of the fuel will have a direct impact on the sale price.
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| Pakistan Military Watch |
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ISI Chief unlikely to get extension
20 January 2012 |
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Vol 14
The Government is unlikely to give the ISI Chief, Lt Gen Ahmed Shuja Pasha an extension once his tenure comes to an end on March 18. There is also no indication that the Army Chief, General Kayani would be interested in an extension for him.
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| Africa Weekly Report |
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Fighting in Mali
20 January 2012 |
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Vol II, Issue 3
Clashes between the army and the nomadic Tuareg fighters erupted on January 17. At least 45 rebels and two government soldiers have died since the fighting broke out in Northern Mali, the country’s military said.
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| Interview |
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Pakistan Developments Signs of Transformation
19 January 2012 |
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The people of Pakistan are not looking on military as a replacement for bad, blundering, useless civilian leadership. So, there are these changes which are there in Pakistan today. And these developments are signs of transformation in the country where the Army had played a dominant role in the past.
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| Issue Brief |
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Rise of Microblogs in China - A Challenge and an Opportunity
January 2012 |
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Rahul Prakash
Issue No. 36
In recent years microblogs have emerged as a serious challenge for the Chinese government as they have become an effective means for citizens to voice their opinions. With more and more citizens joining this new and emerging media, the Chinese State is doing all it can to curtail freedom of expression. |
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| ORF Net Assessment |
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Security Challenges from Non-State actors in the Indian Ocean
January 2012 |
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Probal Ghosh
The changing world order in the post-Cold War era has heralded the rise of economic globalisation which has been dominated by the desire to enhance inter-state economic relations. This has, in turn, given rise to associated security challenges. Over time, these challenges have been heightened by the increase in sea-borne trade in and around the Indian Ocean region.
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| ORF Discourse |
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R. K. Mishra Memorial Lecture
Building Partnerships for Lasting Peace in South Asia
December 2011 |
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His Excellency Mr. Hamid Karzai
President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan
The Third R. K. Mishra Memorial Lecture was delivered by His Excellency Mr. Hamid Karzai, President of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan, on October 5, 2011 in New Delhi. Outlining his vision for a peaceful and stable South Asia, |
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India-Japan Partnership in a Resurgent Asia
December 2011 |
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His Excellency Mr. Akitaka Saiki
Ambassador of Japan to India,
His Excellency Mr. Akitaka Saiki, Ambassador of Japan to India, addressed an eminent gathering at the ORF campus in New Delhi on June 29, 2011. In his lecture, Mr. Saiki outlined the huge potential for cooperation between India and Japan to build a strong partnership. |
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| Annual Report |
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Annual Report 2011
November 2011 |
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ORF is an endeavour to aid and influence formulation of policies for building a strong and prosperous India. The expectations of the global community from India are immense as the country is poised to play a leading role in the knowledge age. The Foundation believes that in the next 25 years India will be one of the world’s great economic powers and contribute to a significant transformation in the quality of life of humanity. |
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| Events |
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| Energy/Water |
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| Hormuz closure threat and oil market |
| 24 January 2012 |
| The impending threat to the Hormuz Straits is shaping the oil market in ways that are favourable to Iran. A tight global oil market with little or no excess capacity is sensitive to developments at the margin, particularly those originating in the Persian Gulf. |
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| Is it time for a fresh look at Federalism? |
| 16 January 2012 |
| Satish Misra |
| Though the Constitution framers were themselves divided on the issue of federalism, yet a healthy compromise was arrived at which ensured a balance of power between the Centre and states. |
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| India's border regions: Connectors or outposts? |
| 12 January 2012 |
| Tridivesh Singh Maini |
| It is time that earnest efforts are made to fulfill the dream of Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh to make borders between India and her neighbours irrelevant. |
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LRA conflict in Central Africa
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| 10 January 2012 |
| Priyanka Mehrotra |
| Africa's longest running militia is back in focus. Lord's Resistance Army or LRA, active since 1988, has recently become a subject of United States interest as the Obama administration deployed 100 "combat-equipped troops" to Uganda. |
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India a long-term strategic partner: US Defence Strategy
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| 07 January 2012 |
| Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan |
| While President Obama has been categorical that the new US defence strategy should not be seen as a drawdown of the U.S., the important question is how the proposed budget cuts are going to affect certain weapon platforms such as the F-35. |
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| Pakistan: The drama begins to unfold |
| 12 January 2012 |
| Vikram Sood |
| In the ongoing power game in Pakistan, the US would secretly back the Army despite all the ill feeling in recent weeks while publicly supporting the civilian government. |
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| 1971 war history: Some overlooked issues |
| 27 December 2011 |
| Tridivesh Singh Maini |
| While enough has come out with regard to the 1971 India-Pakistan conflict, it is imperative to ensure that the humane side of 1971 is brought to the fore, |
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| Asia and a Space Code |
06 January 2012
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| Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan |
| Asian concerns regarding a Space Code are important because future challenges to space cooperation may well come from Asia, not least because so many of the new space powers are emerging from this region. |
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| Moves to enhance response to CBR attacks |
27 December 2011
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| Astik Sinha |
| The recent Indian government's decision to equip 800 police stations in 80 cities with radiation monitors is a clear indication of how serious the threats posed by chemical, biological and radioactive (CBR) weapons is being taken. |
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