In an exclusive analysis to the USI blog, Raj Kumar Sharma defends the Indian position against extending SAARC membership to China, as such a move will undermine Indian influence in its neighbourhood and could potentially strengthen the China-Pakistan nexus against India in South Asia.
“Deadlines should not be dogmas,” Afghan President asks US to “re-examine” pullout deadline
Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani said in an interview broadcast on Sunday that the United States might want to “re-examine” the timetable for removing the remaining U.S.-led coalition troops in the […]
Need for International Consensus for Dealing with Violations in Cyberspace
Col Rohit Mehrotra writes:Cyber security threats are increasing with every passing day and are global in nature due to the very nature of Internet and the multifaceted stakeholders and users.
Sony Hack: A Wakeup Call for the Private Industry against Cyberattacks
Sanjeev Relia writes:On November 24, 2014, personal information about Sony Pictures Entertainment employees and their dependents, e-mails between employees, information about executive salaries at the company, copies of unreleased Sony films, and other information were obtained and released by a hacker group going under the nickname “Guardians of Peace” (GoP).
Strengthening Ties with Nepal
Col S K Shahi writes:Nepal occupies a unique geo-strategic position where diplomacy is seen to be in constant play, as the former Himalayan kingdom is sandwiched between the two Asian giants – China and India.
India to Acquire Second Nuclear Submarine from Russia
Dr. Roshan Khaniejo writes: India has decided to lease a second nuclear submarine from Russia. It already has a 8,140-tonne Akula Class submarine renamed INS Chakra , which was also leased from Russia in 2011. If the trial goes as desired then in the next two years, India can become the sixth country to have developed niche technical capability to build and operate a nuclear sub.