COMMENTARIES
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Iran Nuclear Debate Continues
Beryl Anand · 01 Jun, 2006 · #2029 · Commentary
The Iranian nuclear crisis is moving fast in an alarming direction. Its quest for nuclear energy is becoming a dangerous adventure with grave regional and international implications. At the heart of the issue lies the Iranian regime's aspira...
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Recent Developments in Sri Lanka & Nepal
· 30 May, 2006 · #2028 · Commentary
Recent Developments
in Sri Lanka
Dr N Manoharan
Senior Research Fellow, IPCS
The situation in Sri Lanka is complex and violence has escalated to a new high
and is characterised by attacks ranging from claymore mines to shootouts. This...
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USAF-IAF Air Combat Exercises: A Review
· 30 May, 2006 · #2027 · Commentary
Panelists:
Dr Peter Lavoy,
Director, Center for Contemporary Conflict, Naval Postgraduate School,
Monterey, USA
Maj Peter Fesler (USAF),
Naval Postgraduate School, M...
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Lashkar-e-Taiba: Unmasking the New Face
Sameer Suryakant Patil · 28 May, 2006 · #2026 · Commentary
The arrests of suspected terrorists from various parts of Maharashtra have placed the intelligence and police officials in Maharashtra and neighbouring states on high alert. Police officials believe they may have unearthed a massive conspiracy t...
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Valley Uproar: Sex Scandal in Srinagar
· 28 May, 2006 · #2025 · Commentary
The Kashmir Valley, particular Srinagar, is burning over a social issue - prostitution, which started with the Indian Express publishing a news report revealing that the J&K police is investigating a sex racket that included top politicians,...
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Nuclear Iran Threatens Global Security
Jacob Chriqui · 28 May, 2006 · #2024 · Commentary
The Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty is inherently unfair, allowing only five select countries to reap the political and military benefits of possessing nuclear weapons. This inequality is further emphasized since nuclear proliferation to some c...
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Reservations On Reservations
Urvashi Aneja · 27 May, 2006 · #2023 · Commentary
Despite protests by students and other concerned citizens, the UPA government has decided that the bill to provide 27 per cent OBC quotas in all central institutions will be introduced during the monsoon session of Parliament to be implemented f...
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Star on Earth: ITER Project
Swapna Kona · 26 May, 2006 · #2022 · Commentary
On 24 May 2006, representatives of seven countries including Russia, US, India, China, Japan, South Korea and the European Union will start work on an agreement towards the formal establishment of the International Thermonuclear Experimental Rea...
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Assam Elections 2006: Surprises Galore
Rupakiyoti Borah · 26 May, 2006 · #2021 · Commentary
The results of the recent Assembly elections in Assam have sprung many a surprise.
The Tarun Gogoi-led Congress has stormed back to power, forming a coalition
government with the support of the Bodo People's Progressive Front...
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Taliban's Comeback in Afghanistan
Anil Kamboj · 26 May, 2006 · #2020 · Commentary
The Taliban is making a comeback in Afghanistan, increasing its attacks on US forces and on the Afghanistan government operations. After more than 100 persons were killed in two days of fighting between the Taliban fighters and the coalition for...
