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Erdogan said that by carrying out attacks, the terrorist organisation PKK is trying to make its presence felt in Cizre.
Asian states, particularly Asian economies importing oil as primary customers today, will see a demand for a significant increase in their military fo
The Libya scene is now set for a first class conflict within Islam (Libya included) stretching from Pakistan right across the Arab world, North Africa embracing large swathes of sub Saharan African. On occasion this conflict within will spill over as terrorism abroad.
Studies done in ORF estimate that even with everything in our favour, India will be hard put to exceed a thermal coal based capacity beyond 300 GW. In such a scenario, how do we better harness our oil and gas potential and fulfill the great promise that lies hidden in our vast unexplored acreages.
The exit of the UN mission has created a security gap in Nepal which may not augur well with the prevalent disunity among different political parties. People want the original stakeholders should undertake the responsibility of completing the tasks left over by the external agencies.
The HAC advocates for a strong Plastics Treaty which would also bring developing countries like India under a similar binding timeline to end plastic
The nature and complexity of the next government would either be a confirmation of the thesis that politicians can read the pulse of the people, or th
China's ruling Communist Party, at its plenum, will deliberate on the economic and social agenda for China over the next five years focusing on financial reforms and how to maintain growth of around seven per cent. Contrast this with India where the new administration appears somnolent.
It is necessary for both India and China to strengthen diplomatic ties and initiate confidence-building measures to bridge the gap that exists between
It is hardly a secret that China has tried to intervene in local politics and shape elections in other countries
India has a role no less important than America’s in exposing the falsehood of Chinese claims on representative governance
Debating the most important and vibrant, yet confused and polarised, theme in India
CPEC has two ends: Gwadar, where Chinese are building a maritime presence, and PoK where Pakistani and Chinese territorial & military frontiers are merging
A closer look at what the recent trip meant for bilateral ties between Seoul and New Delhi.
Nothing of substance came out from the recent low profile visit of the US Secretary of Defence Robert Gates
The Observer Research Foundation, CRM held a focus group meeting on the topic 'What do falling Crude Prices mean for India's Fiscal Deficit?' on February 9, 2007. Shri S C Tripathi, former Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas, Government of India, chaired the discussions.
Admittedly, these are early hours and the following analysis will have to be corrected on the basis of further details as it comes out. But a couple of things are clear from the two statements.
The recent by-elections raise some key questions regarding the future of the Maldivian democracy.
The approach to energy security has to be an integrated one.
Pakistan's Prime Minister Yousuf Raza Gilani visited China on May 17, barely two weeks after the killing of Osama bin Laden. The original purpose of the third Prime Ministerial meeting in 17 months - celebration of 60 years of Sino-Pakistan relations - was overshadowed by the Abbottabad raid,
If India is not celebrating too much, it is because India has not been able to get membership in the group that New Delhi covets most — the NSG.
Reported problems with a new communications satellite have once again placed New Delhi’s space capabilities under scrutiny.
Although India has confirmed it will sign the FTA with EEU, it now needs to take forward the negotiations quickly. The FTA is not just significant from the economic viewpoint but also to counter the growing influence of China in the central Asian region.
Though the interaction between the two leaders is notable, there is reason for skepticism and managing expectations.
A closer look at what relations between Washington and Moscow mean for New Delhi.
To punish China, isolate Iran and forgive Russia. This is the new US foreign policy doctrine.
Though the decision itself may not have been surprising, the consequences could be serious for New Delhi’s security.
The trip produced a mixed outlook for New Delhi’s perceptions of Beijing’s inroads in the wider Indo-Pacific.
West Bengal has a long history of political violence which is not restricted to pre-and post-election periods alone. This culture of violence has persisted for a number of reasons.
Duterte’s remarks indicate that the political costs of the SCS dispute to the parties outweigh potential benefits from the legal imprimatur that com
Indian presence is already being felt across the South Asian region, more than in the past. The situation is still evolving. The question is: Should India allow things to continue taking the evolutionary route or jack-boot its way, which is neither des irable, nor workable - and hence unthinkable for New Delhi too!
How can we differentiate ourselves from China whilst dealing with Africa? Clearly the worst option would be to emulate the muscular Chinese style of economic diplomacy. For one we just don't have the firepower. For another the principle of comparative advantage advocates that everyone must play to their strengths.
Strikingly similar to the crisis that Iran faced at the IAEA Board meeting in Vienna last weekend, India too found itself in a tight spot in April 1994 at the United Nations Human Rights Commission's annual session in Geneva.
