Obama, India and the 21st Century Anglosphere Courtesy: Laurie Jones/Wikipedia
14 October 2010

Obama, India and the 21st Century Anglosphere

Along with the United States and the United Kingdom, India could be the major player in a 21st century partnership of the English-speaking countries. Closer contact with the “Anglosphere” would possibly align Indian institutions and regulations closer to those of mature democracies

Eric Draper_210x140 Courtesy: Eric Draper/The White House
14 October 2010

India in the Security Council

Though a permanent seat at the Norwegian Room is still an aspiration; for now, India can celebrate making it to the UNSC non-permanent members club

White House FLICKR 6_210x140 Courtesy: The White House/Flickr
11 October 2010

Obama’s Focus on South Asia

A report on Stephen Cohen a key South Asia expert‘s lecture titled “Obama‘s Foreign Policy: Focus on South Asia” at Nehru Centre in Mumbai on October 7, 2010

Frances Voon_3x2 Courtesy: Frances Voon/Flickr
7 October 2010

Environmental diplomacy

The Sundarbans, one of world’s most endangered eco-systems, sits on the sensitive border between India and Bangladesh, and the issues that surround it have the potential to either advance or regress the relationship between the two neighbours

Giant Aerostat transforms into the 'Tree of Knowledge' during the Opening Ceremony of the Games_0_3x2 Courtesy: CWG Delhi
5 October 2010

Commonwealth inaugural: The real message

The opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games was a moment to celebrate the economic progress of the world's largest democracy, and showcase India's tradition and diversity in all its finery

Shaid Khan_210x140 Courtesy: Shaid Khan
30 September 2010

Peacewards

The arguments in a slim compilation of essays on peace, though they do not deal specifically with the Ayodhya matter, bear upon the issues this long-running dispute is forcing us to confront.

John L. Beeman Courtesy: John L. Beeman
30 September 2010

Mechanics of a Maritime Governance Authority

The second part of Admiral Bharathan’s piece on the importance of maritime governance in India. In this part, the author highlights the creation of institutions and adaptation of rules and regulations towards governance and management of the nation

Center for Applied Policy Research Courtesy: CAP.LMU
27 September 2010

‘Does India have a Grand Strategy?’

A report on former US Ambassador to India, Robert Blackwill‘s lecture titled “Does India have a Grand Strategy?” at a meeting of the Confederation of Indian Industry and the Aspen Institute in Mumbai on September 27, 2010.