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  • Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project
       ·   12 Apr, 2006    ·    #1988    ·    Commentary    
    The United Progressive Alliance (UPA) government approved Rs 2,427 crore for the Sethusamudram Ship Canal Project (SSCP) in June 2005. On 2 July 2005, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh laid its foundation in Madurai and this project is expected to b...
  • India-Russia-China: Common Agenda
       ·   12 Apr, 2006    ·    #1987    ·    Commentary    
    Speaker: Dmitri Kosyrev Chair: Maj. Gen. Dipankar Banerjee Maj. Gen. Dipankar Banerjee The China-Russia-India triangular relationship idea may be traced to Gorbachev's Vladivostok speech in 1986. He spelt out then the framework of...
  • Iran Stirs India-US Waters
       ·   10 Apr, 2006    ·    #1986    ·    Commentary    
    An informal visit by Iran's naval cadet training ships to Kochi port in Kerala emerged as an issue of concern for some members of the US Congress during the debate on changes to US laws to facilitate the Indo-US nuclear energy cooperation. T...
  • Building an Edifice, Securing Partnerships
    Swapna Kona    ·   10 Apr, 2006    ·    #1985    ·    Commentary    
    Following the Indo-US deal on civilian nuclear cooperation, other players are eager to bid for future nuclear energy projects in India. As India moves to settle its problems with the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), these states hope to participat...
  • Naxal Raid On Orissa Jail
    Rajat Kumar Kujur    ·   07 Apr, 2006    ·    #1984    ·    Commentary    
    Since its inception, the Naxal Movement has developed an ability to generate shock and awe through its spectacular attacks. Experience in fighting the ill-prepared and ill-coordinated state forces has only made it more daring and dangerous. So f...
  • India-Bangladesh Relations After Khaleda's Visit
    Smruti S Pattanaik    ·   07 Apr, 2006    ·    #1983    ·    Commentary    
    The recent visit of Bangladesh Prime Minister, Khaleda Zia, made a definite attempt to salvage India-Bangladesh relations. The visit is important considering the current downturn in bilateral relations, marked by rhetorical anti-India statements...
  • Separation Plan of Civilian and Military Nuclear Facilities: Next Steps
       ·   03 Apr, 2006    ·    #1982    ·    Commentary    
    Click Here for PDF Version of this Report Panellists: Prof. R Rajaraman (School of Physical Sciences, JNU), Dr G Balachandran (Independent Analyst) & Mr Siddharth Varadarajan (Deputy Editor, The Hindu) PR Chari (Research Prof...
  • China and Indo-US Civilian Nuclear Deal: Another Perspective
    Rukmani Gupta    ·   31 Mar, 2006    ·    #1981    ·    Commentary    
    What is the impact of the Indo-US nuclear deal on power politics in South Asia? Pakistan was visibly set down and China has allegedly been 'balanced' by the new warmth in Indo-US ties. India and China are described as revisionist p...
  • Resolving The Boundary Dispute: China's Reasons And India's Choices
       ·   29 Mar, 2006    ·    #1980    ·    Commentary    
    The final settlement of the Sino-Indian territorial and boundary dispute is not a question of 'if' but 'when'. Four pertinent reasons suggest that China can be ultimately trusted to settle the dispute. On its part, India can take...
  • Nepal: Issues Regarding Maoists-Parties Understanding
    P G Rajamohan    ·   28 Mar, 2006    ·    #1979    ·    Commentary    
    Nepal is resuming its normal life after six days of economic and transport blockade imposed by the Maoists. Following an understanding with the seven-party alliance (SPA), the Maoists withdrew their blockade on 20 March 2006, but they have joint...
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