Information on "South Asia"
August 2012
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9 Aug 2012
India’s 'Catch-22' Situation in Syria
India was initially reluctant to condemn the Syrian regime’s crackdown on internal political unrest. Its recent change of heart, argues Rupak Borah, reflects an evolving realization on New Delhi’s part – it cannot avoid making tough political decisions if it hopes to have a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council. More on «India’s 'Catch-22' Situation in Syria»
June 2012
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20 Jun 2012
"Our Good Friend and Cousin": India in Afghanistan
India is a major source of aid and economic development for Afghanistan. And New Delhi's commitment to the war-torn country is not just about gaining leverage over Pakistan. More on «"Our Good Friend and Cousin": India in Afghanistan» -
19 Jun 2012
The Curious Case of India’s Withdrawal from the South China Sea
The withdrawal of an Indian petroleum company from the South China Sea may hamper New Delhi's geopolitical stature and its relations with South East Asia. More on «The Curious Case of India’s Withdrawal from the South China Sea» -
18 Jun 2012
The Non-Traditional Nuclear Threat in South Asia: Managing the Focus
India, China and Pakistan need to develop a common framework to address the challenge of nuclear terrorism. Reciprocal exchanges of information may provide the important first step. More on «The Non-Traditional Nuclear Threat in South Asia: Managing the Focus»
February 2012
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27 Feb 2012
Japan and India: Making Up for Lost Time
India and Japan have had their historical ups and downs as ideology and technology prevented them seeing eye to eye. Now, wariness of China and common interests in the Asia-Pacific region are bringing Japan and India together. More on «Japan and India: Making Up for Lost Time»
November 2011
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9 Nov 2011
Via India to Israel: The Migrations of the Bnei Menashe
It is well known that Israel is a land of immigrants, with the ethnic composition of the country staggering in its diversity. A group more unusual than most has recently begun to add to the ethnic mosaic: They call themselves the “Bnei Menashe” or “Children of Menasseh”. More on «Via India to Israel: The Migrations of the Bnei Menashe»
July 2011
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11 Jul 2011
The History and Disappearance of the Jewish Presence in Pakistan
Pakistan was never traditionally anti-Semitic. In fact, it may come as a surprise that Pakistan hosted small, yet thriving, Jewish communities from the 19th century until the end of the 1960s. More on «The History and Disappearance of the Jewish Presence in Pakistan »
May 2010
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6 May 2010
Justifying Targeted Killings
The Obama administration has attempted a complete legal justification for targeted killings in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Yemen. It isn’t quite hitting the mark, Peter A Buxbaum writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Justifying Targeted Killings»
January 2010
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25 Jan 2010
India’s Controversial New War Doctrine
Indian Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor has attracted much attention with his suggestion at a training command seminar that India is preparing for a 'two-front' war with Pakistan and China, Harsh V Pant comments for ISN Security Watch. More on «India’s Controversial New War Doctrine»
November 2009
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27 Nov 2009
India’s Private Security Metamorphosis
India’s newest private security personnel are rapidly transforming from static security guards to anti-terrorism forces, Jody Ray Bennett writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «India’s Private Security Metamorphosis»
