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Analysis: Chinese Military “Buildup” in Gilgit
September 10 , 2010
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Selig Harrison’s report on the deployment of 7-11,000 Chinese troops in the Gilgit Region of POK has caused considerable concern in India. By way of denial the Pakistanis and Chinese have not refuted the presence of the troops but their purpose. The Pakistanis claimed they were there to assist in “Flood Control”. Zhao Gang Cheng of the Shanghai based Institute of International Studies stated that the purpose was “for considerations of economy and energy and not to pose a threat to anyone”.

China, International Relations and Diplomacy

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MPs’ SALARIES - WORK LESS, EARN MORE
September 6 , 2010 Dr A Surya Prakash
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One does not know whether our MPs are aware of it, but there is widespread public resentment over the humongous salary hike that they have merrily given themselves during the recent Monsoon Session of Parliament. Public anger over this issue is occasioned not only by the unabashed manner in which our representatives have raised their emoluments but also because it was done without even a semblance of consultation with the people who voted them into office.

Governance and Political Studies

India is the Bigger Victim
September 1 , 2010 Amb Kanwal Sibal
Views: 3084
The Jammu and Kashmir problem has imposed heavy political, diplomatic and military costs on India for the last 63 years. It has excessively conditioned our external relations, with much of our diplomacy occupied over the years with explaining to other countries our position on J&K, warding off criticism, countering propaganda, opposing moves or resolutions in international forums adverse to us.

Jammu & Kashmir

What Strategic Ties with The US?
August 29 , 2010 Amb Kanwal Sibal
Views: 3209
We must make a distinction between “improved”, or even “transformed”, relations with the US and a “strategic partnership” with it. We have moved from a relationship traditionally riddled with mutual suspicion and distrust to one of increasing openness and promise. The comfort levels with America have greatly risen amongst the business and managerial class, the young achievers, the modernizers, the professionals and opinion makers.

International Relations and Diplomacy

India’s Trajectory to Regional and Global Power: Risks, Obstacles and Strengths
August 29 , 2010 A K Verma (Member, VIF Advisory Board)
Views: 5977
Many observers have commented that the 21st century belongs to India (and China). Since economics is increasingly becoming the currency of power this statement acknowledges the changing balance of power in the world and is a tribute to the growing economics muscles of India.

Governance and Political Studies

Pakistan's Islamic Odyssey: Dangers Ahead
August 29 , 2010 A K Verma (Member, VIF Advisory Board)
Views: 5951
The movement for Pakistan, as envisaged by its chief promoter Mohammed Ali Jinnah, was not intended to produce a religion dominated theocratic state. No doubt he engaged in communal tactics and successfully executed a spurious doctrine, the two nation theory, to reach his goal of Pakistan, but the founders of the movement had planned for a state basically as a homeland for Muslims which would govern itself following the British traditions of liberalism and secularism.

Pakistan

Religion Needs Fresh Look in Pakistan
August 29 , 2010 A K Verma (Member, VIF Advisory Board)
Views: 5937
The nuclear threat in the subcontinent has led to renewed and redoubled efforts to find a solution to the antagonism between India and Pakistan. One is led to believe that if cross border terrorism ceases, a dialogue can be facilitated between the two countries, yielding perhaps a dividend of long-term peace. Are such visionary hopes rooted in reality?

Pakistan

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