Maldives: Early Elections May Diffuse Crisis
Rahul Bhonsle
Feb 10, 2012
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Holding Early Elections Should Now Be the Aim |
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Defence Minister Antony bonds with the Indian Navy
Feb 9, 2012
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Defence Minister Antony bonds with the Indian Navy |
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India Thailand Defence and Security Cooperation
Jan 26, 2012
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Thai PM Visit Underlines India Thailand Defence and Security Cooperation |
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Understanding Application of Japan’s New Defense Program Guidelines
Rahul K Bhonsle
Dec 22, 2011
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Japan has released “National Defense Program Guidelines for FY 2011 and Beyond,” (NDPG 2011) in December 2010, this article is a review off the same. |
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India Reinforcing an Alliance with Maldives
Nov 7, 2011
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India Reinforcing an Alliance with Maldives |
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Antony Warns Against Slackness in Coastal Security
Aug 31, 2011
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Antony Warns Against Slackness in Coastal Security due to recent incidents |
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US PACOM - Sri Lankan Air Force Lead Pacific Air Lift Exercise
Aug 22, 2011
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US PACOM - Sri Lankan Air Force Lead Pacific Air Lift Exercise from 22 to 28 August |
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Indian Engagement of the Atoll Nation
Aug 22, 2011
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India’s External Affairs Minister Mr S M Krishna was in Maldives during July in a bid to firm up ties with the country on the southern edge of South Asia amidst the serene blue waters of the Indian Ocean. |
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Indo US Strategic Dialogue
Aug 22, 2011
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The other important dialogue during the month was between India’s Minister of External Affairs Shri S.M. Krishna and the U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton in New Delhi on July 19, 2011. |
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India's Male Push - Initiatives in Maldives
Jul 30, 2011
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India's initiatives in Maldives were evident with the offer of $ 5 million for the SAARC summit |
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India ASEAN Joint Meet to Boost Cooperation
Jul 23, 2011
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India ASEAN Joint Meet to Boost Cooperation as External Affairs Minister Chairs Meet in Bali |
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Thailand Prime Minister on Day's Visit to India
Apr 5, 2011
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Prime Minister of Thailand HE Abhisit Vejjajiva is on a state visit at the invitation of the Prime Minister of India on 5 April. This would be his first visit to India. He leads a delegation that includes the Foreign Minister of Thailand, the President of Thai Trade Representative, Secretary-General to the Prime Minister, Vice-Minister in the Prime Minister ‘s Office, the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and a number of other senior officials. |
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External dimensions
Nov 20, 2010
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Apart from internal political compulsions, Indo-Sri Lanka relations also have a context in India’s increasing concern at the growing Chinese presence in South Asia particularly its assertive stance and presence in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir. Colombo is aware of Indian sensitivity on the subject, which was probably once again stressed at Rajpaksa’s meeting in New Delhi. |
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Transnational Linkages and Counter Terror Cooperation
Nov 20, 2010
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The shadow of David Coleman Headley, the Pakistan born American citizen who had carried out extensive reconnaissance of possible terror targets for the Lashkar-e-Taiba which led to Mumbai 26/11 strike is now even hanging over the visit of the US President Barack Obama. |
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Afghan Army And Police Build Up
Nov 14, 2010
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Claims and counter claims are being made by the Afghan security forces chiefs and NATO trainers that the Afghan Army and Police build up is not likely to be completed by 2013 or 2014 or so. |
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Regional Centre of Counter-Terrorism
Nov 14, 2010
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Prime Minister Sheikh Haseena has been a strong proponent of greater regional cooperation to counter terrorism. Thus a regional Counter-Terrorism Centre is benign set up in Dhaka with financial and technological assistance from European Union to train people across South Asia. |
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India’s Balancing Act: Beijing’s New Concerns?
Nov 14, 2010
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We reaffirmed the two countries' resolve to find a practical, pragmatic and mutually satisfactory solution to the border problem," said Indian Prime Minister of his meeting with Premier Wen Jiabao, speaking to reporters on his way back from the ASEAN summit. |
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The Way Ahead – Sino Indian Relationship
Nov 14, 2010
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Ironically the Chinese who are masters of balance of power politics seem to be protesting once India is perceived to be trying the same game. It was obvious that Indian Prime Ministers visit to Japan will raise hackles in the Beijing and this has been reflected in the People’s Daily responses. |
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Xi Jinping: President in Waiting?
Nov 14, 2010
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An important leadership change which may also impact Sino Indian relations is nomination of Mr Xi Jinping as Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission. This has led to speculation some say confirmation of his being the anointed successor of President Hu Jintao. |
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Maritime Security Route to Defence Cooperation in South East Asia
Nov 14, 2010
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The Defence Minister Mr AK Antony called for adoption of ‘cooperative approaches’ for ensuring the security of sea lanes in the Asia-Pacific Region. Addressing the first ever ASEAN Plus Eight Defence Ministers’ Meeting in Hanoi during the month, Mr Antony said India is participating in two projects together with the Malacca countries, within the framework of IMO, to improve the safety of navigation in this region. |
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