COMMENTARIES
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Special Commentary
Iran Nuclear Deal: Israeli and Saudi Arabian Objections
Ruhee Neog and Ayesha Khanyari · 31 Dec, 2013 · #4229 · Commentary
While the interim nuclear deal signed with Iran has earned praise from many quarters, it also has its share of detractors. Chief among them are Israel and Saudi Arabia, with whom the US has the most firmly held relationships in the region. The b...
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Peace Audit
Ten Years of Ceasefire along the LoC: Through Elections and Media Ratings
Salma Malik · 27 Dec, 2013 · #4228 · Commentary
If nothing else, India and Pakistan have no dearth of issues to disagree and dispute over. The already fragile and precariously balanced “peace,” suffered yet another major setback when starting January 2013, the Line of Control (LoC...
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Conflict Early Warning
Afghan Mujahideen and J&K: How real is the threat?
D Suba Chandran · 27 Dec, 2013 · #4227 · Commentary
There has been a serious concern, at times even a threat perception, that after the American withdrawal in 2014, the Afghan mujahideen would enter into J&K, as they did after the Soviet withdrawal in 1989. How real is the threat? How relevan...
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Pakistan: The Military Shuffle and Consolidation under the New Chief
Rana Banerji · 26 Dec, 2013 · #4226 · Commentary
Even as new Army Chief, Gen Raheel Sharif settles down to his powerful job, recent military appointments in Pakistan indicate it is business as usual as far as senior level placements are concerned. Raheel presided over his first Corps Commander...
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DGMOs Break the Ice
Shujaat Bukhari · 26 Dec, 2013 · #4225 · Commentary
Even if it may not be termed as a major breakthrough but the meeting between the Directors General of Military Operations (DGMOs) of India and Pakistan has surely helped to break the deadlock. By having the first eye-to-eye contact after 14 year...
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IPCS Special Commentary
North Korea: Beginning of the End?
Dr Sandip Kumar Mishra · 26 Dec, 2013 · #4224 · Commentary
It was astonishing to know that the number two leader in North Korean politics, Jang Song-thaek was accused of sabotaging the regime and some other charges and within a few days, was executed by the young leader Kim Jung-un. It was also unique t...
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IPCS Debate
China and Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ): Political Objectives and International Responses
Teshu Singh · 26 Dec, 2013 · #4223 · Commentary
Two related developments; the declaration of ADIZ and the confrontation of a US navy guided missile cruiser Cowpen with a Chinese ship on 5 December 2013 has brought attention to the security architecture in the Asia Pacific. It is worth highlig...
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IPCS Debate
China and Air Defence Identification Zone (ADIZ): At Variance with the Principle of Adherence
Vice Admiral Vijay Shankar · 26 Dec, 2013 · #4222 · Commentary
Why did China establish its East China Sea ADIZ? Despite the knowledge that the central three criteria were breached, it covered the disputed Islands of Senkaku/Diaoyu; the Zone solicited information even if the foreign aircraft had no intention...
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Securing the Strategic Partnership
Indian Military Aid to Afghanistan
D Suba Chandran · 20 Dec, 2013 · #4221 · Commentary
After the recent visit of President Karzai to New Delhi, there have been a series of editorials and commentaries on the nature of the Indo-Afghan strategic partnership; Indian military aid to Afghanistan in particular. Should India consider this...
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Peace Audit
Ten Years of Ceasefire along the LoC: Recent Violations
Muhammad Faisal · 20 Dec, 2013 · #4220 · Commentary
After the War of 1971, the territorial positions of India and Pakistan were cemented through the establishment of the 740 km long Line of Control (LoC). Both countries agreed to respect this position until a political settlement of the dispute c...
