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India and China in the Arctic: The New Great Game?
Ramesh Ramachandran discusses the geopolitical motivations that have driven the stakeholders' interest in the region

India and China in the Arctic: Breeching the Monopoly
Vijay Sakhuja assesses China's interests and politico-diplomatic initiatives in the region

Li Keqiang’s Visit to India: What Promise does it Portend?
Rajaram Panda on the possible course of diplomatic relations between India and China vis-a-vis the Prime Minister's impending visit

IPCS Discussion: Deciphering China's Endgame
Rana Divyank Chaudhary reports on the discussion of China's game-plan vis-a-vis the Ladakh incursion and the Indian response

Chinese Incursion in Ladakh: Local Perspectives
Zainab Akhter discusses the Ladakhis’ perception of the constant state of mistrust between India and China

Naxal Violence: A Profile of Sabyasachi Panda
Deepak Kumar Nayak analyses recent events to determine whether Panda will surrender in the near future

India, China and the Brahmaputra: Understanding the Hydro-politics
Roomana Hukil analyses factors whetting China’s increasing interest in the River and consequences for India

IPCS Discussion: Troubling Tehran & Reflections on Geopolitics
Portia B Conrad reports on the discussion of the book, 'Troubling Tehran: Reflections on Geopolitics'

Intrusion in Ladakh: Who Will Blink First?
Chiranjib Halder reflects on the strategic necessity of resolving the impasse

Dragon in Ladakh: Deciphering Chinese long term interests
D. Suba Chandran decodes the recent standoff in terms of the implications on larger India-China relations

Indo-Pak: Animosity Prison-ified
Shujaat Bukhari highlights the damage in relations between India and Pakistan vis-a-vis the attack on Sarabjit Singh

India, Pakistan and the Nuclear Race: Strengthening the Risk Reduction Measures
Salma Malik on Pakistan's perspective in the IPCS debate with Vijay Shankar, PR Chari, D Suba Chandran, and Rabia Akhtar on Michael Krepon's commentary

India, Sri Lanka and the Kachchatheevu Crisis: A Fact Sheet and Possible Solutions
V. Suryanarayan on possible ways to resolve the brewing crisis

Intrusion in Ladakh: Why China had better stand down?
Rana Divyank Chaudhary assesses the implications of the move on the prospects of a coherent Chinese grand strategy

Afghanistan: When India and China Touch Base
J Jegan Nathan discusses the criticality of a sustainable bilateral strategy towards Afghanistan

India and the US ‘Pivot’: Brothers in Arms?
Nayantara Shaunik assesses changing geopolitical dynamics in the region vis-a-vis the key players

Iran, Islam and Nuclear Weapons: Engage Teheran instead of Isolating
D. Suba Chandran reflects on "Troubling Tehran: Reflections on Geopolitics" edited by Rajaram Nagappa and Arun Vishwanathan

Brahmaputra River Valley Authority: India and China Redefining their 'Global Commons’
Roomana Hukil on the significance of having a river-collaborative mechanism between the two countries

IPCS Discussion: Military Confidence Building Measures & India-China Relations
Narayani Basu reports on the discussion of the book, "Military Confidence Building Measures and India-China Relations: Fighting Distrust"

Intrusion in Ladakh: Warning from China
Jayadeva Ranade on the possible motives behind the recent Chinese incursion into Indian territory

India, Pakistan and the Nuclear Race: An Assessment
Michael Krepon responds to the Indian and Pakistani critique on his commentary

Core, Periphery and Indian Foreign Policy: The growing divide between Delhi and sub-regions
D. Suba Chandran discusses the impact of these dynamics on the country's foreign policy decision-making mechanisms

Boston Bombings: Lessons for India
Ashok Bhan highlights the need for a national resolve and institutionalizing mechanisms to deal with terrorism

India, Pakistan and the Nuclear Race: The Two Pots Down the Nuclear Stream
Rabia Akhtar on Pakistan's perspective in the IPCS debate with Vijay Shankar, PR Chari, and D Suba Chandran on Michael Krepon's commentary

Special Commentary: Carnegie 2013 Nuclear Policy Conference
Arun Vishwanathan takes note of the important issues emerging from the discussions at the Conference

P-3C vs. P-8I: India, Pakistan and the Naval Balance
Vijay Sakhuja compares the relative strategic value of the recent acquisitions for the countries’ navies

Boston Bombings: Possible Lessons
Amit Gupta on what India could learn from the American response to the bombings

Naxal Violence: The LWE Redux in Jharkhand
Deepak Kumar Nayak probes whether the state government is in a position to control the escalation in violence

Sri Lankan Tamil Refugees: Travails of Asylum Seeking
V. Suryanarayan explores the reasons behind the risks that Tamil refugees take to live a life of safety

Pir Panjal International Festival: Marketing Rajouri, Poonch, Bhaderwah and Basholi
D. Suba Chandran suggests measures to realise the potential of these sub-regions as major tourism hubs

India, Pakistan and the Nuclear Race: No Clear Winners
D. Suba Chandran joins the IPCS debate with Vice Admiral (Retd.) Vijay Shankar and PR Chari on Michael Krepon's commentary

India, Pakistan and the Nuclear Race: The Elephant and the Dilemma of Nuclear Force Planning
Vice Admiral (Retd.) Vijay Shankar joins the IPCS debate with PR Chari on Michael Krepon's commentary

Special Commentary: India’s Missile Defence
Amit Gupta analyses whether the country is securing the homeland or complicating deterrence

India, Pakistan and the Nuclear Race: The Strategic Entanglement
PR Chari critiques Michael Krepon's commentary on "Nuclear Race on the Subcontinent: The Tortoise and the Hare"

J&K: The Man is Gone but Questions Remain
Shujaat Bukhari on the responses of Kashmiri leadership and civil society in the aftermath of the hanging of Afzal Guru

J&K: The Deep Divide Within
Kashinath Pandit on the divide between Jammu & Kashmir in the fallout of Afzal Guru's execution

K-15 SLBM: Where does it stand?
P. Arjun Subramanian discusses the implications of the successful test firing for India’s deterrence strategy

India’s Role in the IOR: An Articulated Goal Towards ‘Freedom of Navigation’
Shanta Maree Surendran discusses the importance of an IOR strategy vis-a-vis India's role in the region

J&K: Let the People Decide
Shujaat Bukhari discusses the role of the people in solving the Kashmir issue

India, China & the Brahmaputra: Riparian Rivalry
Roomana Hukil on how India can maintain a steady balance with its riparian counterparts in the region

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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

Nathu La & the Sino-Indian Trade: Understanding the Sensitivities in Sikkim
Jayadeva Ranade
Issue Brief 182

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

India and the Rafale: Anatomy of a Bad Deal
Abhijit Iyer‐Mitra
Special Reports 126

Contemporary Naxal Movement in India: New Trends, State Responses and Recommendations
Rajat Kumar Kujur
Research Paper 27

Second National Dialogue on the Naxal Problem: Mapping the Motivations and Local Support

Conference Reports 43
 
EVENTS
Deciphering China's Endgame: Defence White Paper, Intrusion in Ladakh and Indian Response
10 May 2013 , 1030 - 1300 hrs
Iran Today: Military and Nuclear Capabilities
30 April 2013 , 1100-1300 hrs
Nuclear Asia: The Contemporary Debate on Deterrence, Disarmament, Safety and Security
5 March 2013
Asia Pacific 2013: Looking Beyond Southeast Asia
4 March 2013
Ladakh 2013 - Economy, Society, Governance & Politics- New Issues, Young Voices
1 February 2013 , 1000-1745 hrs
Indo-Pak Dispute: Will it Last for Hundred Years?
12 October 2012 , 1100-1300 hours
Conflict Alert: Ethnic Fault Lines in Assam
6 September 2012 , 1400-1700 hrs
Building Bridges in South Asia: Thimphu Dialogue on Enhancing Regional Connectivity
10 September 2012
Release of IPCS Task Force Reports
27 July 2012 , 1400-1730hrs
Discussion on Strengthening Global Nuclear Materials Security: Building a Framework for Assurance, Accountability and Action
11 July 2012 , 1400 - 1700 hours
Book Discussion: Looking Back into History
11 June 2012 , 1000 - 1300 hours
Peace Audit: Nepal and Sri Lanka
15 June 2012 , 1000-1400 hours
 
 

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