COMMENTARIES
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China’s Political Transition 2012: Seize, Snap or Smoothen?
Bhavna Singh · 28 Mar, 2012 · #3592 · Commentary
‘Stability,’ ‘political and economic reform’ and ‘improvement in social justice’ remained issues of major concern during the session of China’s National Political Council (CNPC) held from 5-14 March 2012...
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The Seoul Nuclear Security Summit: Discovering an Agenda
PR Chari · 22 Mar, 2012 · #3591 · Commentary
Over fifty nations are gathering in Seoul on 25-26 March to confer on nuclear security issues a second time. They had met in Washington two years back to discuss the catastrophic threat of nuclear terrorism and the consequent need to secure weap...
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India and the Taliban: Should New Delhi Reach Out to Mullah Omar?
Aryaman Bhatnagar · 22 Mar, 2012 · #3590 · Commentary
India continues to uphold its position of not talking to the Taliban inspite of both Afghanistan and the US reversing their position and attempting to engage with the militants. Should India also now try to reach out to Mullah Omar? Is it likely...
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IPCS Debate: The UNHRC Resolution on Sri Lanka
J Jeganaathan · 19 Mar, 2012 · #3589 · Commentary
As the 19th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva prepares to discuss about the human rights situations in various war ravaged countries, the US sponsored resolution on Sri Lanka has drawn much of the international...
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IPCS Debate: The UNHRC Resolution on Sri Lanka
N Manoharan · 19 Mar, 2012 · #3588 · Commentary
India again faces dilemma over Sri Lanka on the US-sponsored resolution at the 19th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) moved on 06 March 2012 which comes up for voting on 23 March 2012.
The resolution requests Sri Lan...
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North Korea and Iran: A Study in Contrasts
PR Chari · 19 Mar, 2012 · #3587 · Commentary
Controversy has surfaced before the Nuclear Security Summit begins in Seoul on 26-27 March. The issue is whether the Summit should concentrate attention on nuclear security, as urged by the NPT-recognized nuclear weapons states - United States, ...
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NSCN-IM and the Election in Manipur
Chongtham Gunnamani · 05 Mar, 2012 · #3586 · Commentary
The Manipur state assembly election was held on 28 January 2012 and the result is expected on 6 March. This article looks into the mode of the Naga Socialist Council of Nagaland – Isak-Muivah’s (NSCN-IM) involvement in the Manipur el...
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Censorship Struggle and Social Change in Vietnam
Amruta Karambelkar · 05 Mar, 2012 · #3585 · Commentary
Non-democratic states are known for controlling individual behaviour, censoring media, art and other forms of popular expression. The underlying logic is to prevent any challenge to state power. Violation of laws is therefore dealt with severity...
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Iranian Embargo: China’s Options
Teshu Singh · 29 Feb, 2012 · #3584 · Commentary
The West is tightening its efforts to impose an oil embargo on Iran. China is facing a dilemma over the present situation in Iran as its energy demands are enormous. China is Iran largest trading partner and it has invested heavily in Iranian oi...
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China's Wukan Uprising: First Step towards Democracy?
Namrata Hasija · 29 Feb, 2012 · #3583 · Commentary
Wukan village located in the Guangdong province of China has been in the news for a very visible mass movement that took place last year. The residents rebelled against the local officials over land grabbing, a burning issue and the prime cataly...
