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Articles are short 800-850-word commentaries that provide a more analytical view of issues currently in the news.
 
Emerging Indo-Israel Relations
Veena Tyagi regards the emerging India-Israel ties as a win-win situation for both countries

Will the Nuclear Deal Hurt India's Foreign Policy?
M Shamsur Rabb Khan attempts to allay fears that the nuclear deal will compromise the independence of India's foreign policy

Myanmar: Be Careful What You Wish For
Ann Kopuzha advocates moving from extreme positions to a more pragmatic approach to bringing about change in the country

Q&A: India-Specific Safeguards Agreement
Rekha Chakravarthi and Gretchen Smith review the draft Agreement that will be considered by the IAEA Board of Governors

Meeting the Challenge of the Kabul Blast
Dipankar Banerjee argues for an appropriate and stronger Indian response to terrorist attacks

D-8: Lost in the Shadow of the G-8
Madhavi Bhasin suggests that the potential of the grouping of Islamic nations and their strategic value should not be overlooked

Q&A: Attack on Indian Embassy in Kabul
Andres Angel and Siddharth Ramana profile the attack on the Indian diplomatic mission in Afghanistan

Cambodia: Indian Inertia versus Growing Chinese Presence
Pranav Kumar suggests India take a proactive role in developing economic links with the Southeast Asian nation

Uranium Supply to India: Canberra's Reluctance
Rahul Mishra examines Australia's decision not to supply uranium to India

Malaysia's Visa on Arrival for Indians: Unfair Targetting?
Namita Kumari examines the recent backtracking by Kuala Lumpur on the visa facility for Indians

Time to Seal the Deal
Rekha Chakravarthi provides a political rationale for the UPA government to go ahead with the nuclear agreement

Brunei in India's Foreign Policy
Pranav Kumar argues for further strengthening of India-Brunei relations based on mutual interests

Saga of Indian Rice to Bangladesh
Harun ur Rashid highlights the negative impact of India's non-cooperation in sending rice to Bangladesh following the cyclone last year

Needed a Strategic Partnership with Saudi Arabia
M Shamsur Rabb Khan outlines the reasons for a closer relationship between India and the Arab monarchy

Contours of India's Cultural Diplomacy in Southeast Asia
Pranav Kumar highlights the various facets of India's soft power approach in the region

China, India and the Red Star over Nepal
Bhartendu Kumar Singh analyzes the likely changes in the trilateral relationship following the rise of the Maoists in the Himalayan state

Maung Aye's India Visit
Julien Levesque outlines some of the possible gains to India from the visit of the Myanmar army's second-in-command

China, India and the Tibet Crisis
Bhartendu Kumar Singh argues that it is time for India to take a more proactive position on Tibet

India-Malaysia CECA Negotiations: A Long Road Ahead
Yogendra Singh says that given the experience of the India-ASEAN FTA negotiations, the course of the CECA is unlikely to run smooth

Central Asia:
Farhod Mirzabaev highlights the growing cooperation in the region in the face of common challenges and threats

Strengthening Indo-Bangla Relations
Saumitra Mohan suggests that if Bangladesh improved its cooperation with India, the political and economic benefits would be mutual

Elections in the Himalayan Kingdom: New Dawn of India-Bhutan Relations
M Shamsur Rabb Khan argues that the emergence of a democratic Bhutan will further strengthen India's close ties with the country

Tibet Today, Taiwan Tomorrow?
Adityanjee calls for greater Indian investment in Taiwan and vice-versa in the event of a possible Taiwanese disinvestment from China

Stakes for India, China, and Thailand in a Stable Burma
Report of Discussion held on 15 February 2008 at the IPCS

Public Diplomacy: Lessons for the Conduct of Indian Foreign Policy
Madhavi Bhasin criticizes the efforts of the MEA as being neither issue-oriented nor target-specific

Four Crises and a Peace Process: American Engagement in South Asia
Report of Book Discussion held at the USI on 1 March 2008

Debating the Idea of a Federal Police Agency
Saumitra Mohan urges caution and due deliberation while setting up the new organization

Reversing the Trend: Can Myanmar Unite India and China?
Julien Levesque argues that Myanmar has the potential to unite its two large neighbours in a cooperative partnership

Musharraf and the 'TINA' Factor
Firdaus Ahmed argues that Musharraf's staying in power remains essential for a stable Pakistan

Gen. Moeen U Ahmed's Visit to India: Timely and Significant
Harun ur Rashid believes that the Bangladeshi Army Chief's visit to India marks a fresh and positive beginning in bilateral ties

Kosovo Crisis: No End in Sight
Sonali Huria states that recognizing Kosovo's UDI will set a dangerous precedent for secessionist movements across the globe

Failed and Failing States in India's Neighbourhood and its Impact on National Security
Report of IPCS Seminar held on 8 February 2008

Explaining the India-US Logistics Support Agreement
Sameer Suryakant Patil argues that opposition to the LSA is misplaced as the Agreement will prove immensely beneficial for India

Kosovo's Independence: Regional and Global Implications
Report of IPCS Seminar held at the USI on 13 February 2008

China, India and Australian politics of 'Quad'
Bhartendu Kumar Singh assesses the implications of Australia's withdrawal from the Quadrilateral Initiative

Bird Flu: A Threat to Economic Security
Saumitra Mohan highlights threats posed by the bird flu outbreak and calls for a prudent handling of the crisis

Sino-Indian Relations: Concentrate on the Economy
AM Vohra emphasizes the importance of promoting greater economic ties with China

Malaysian Indians in India's Diaspora Policy
Vibhanshu Shekhar suggests measures that the Indian government can take to make its policy more meaningful and sustainable

India-Singapore CECA Enters Second Phase
Yogendra Singh highlights the issues that are important for realizing the full potential of the CECA

Balancing Malaysia, Malaysian Indians and Tamil Nadu
Vibhanshu Shekhar says New Delhi will increasingly need to balance its bilateral ties with the needs of diaspora Indians

Issue Briefs, Special Reports, Research Papers
Connecting South Asia: Experimenting with the Greater Mekong Sub-Regional Model
Panchali Saikia
Issue Brief 189

Connecting South Asia: The Stilwell Road & Sub-Regional Networks
Ruhee Neog
Issue Brief 188

Sino-Indian Strategic Economic Dialogue: Treading a Cautious Corridor
Bhavna Singh
Issue Brief 187

Australia and India in the Asian Century
Address by H.E. Peter Varghese AO
Special Reports 127

Building Global Security
Ranjan Mathai
Special Reports 117

The Sikh Diaspora and the Quest for Khalistan
Simrat Dhillon
Research Paper 12

Expanding Economic Activity along the Sino-Indian Border & Developing Infrastructure for Connectivity
Bhavna Singh
Conference Reports 41
 
 
 

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