India’s globalization discontent
The complexities of India's tryst with globalization and its bonhomie with the West become highly disputed within the international community
Targeting promises
Some federally funded programs meant to improve the quality of life for Russians may be dumped in favor of higher military spending
How to bolster Russia’s energy sector
A combination of public and private ownership is the only way to encourage both initiative and expansion in the energy sector
Maintaining weight
There are few statesmen in the world today who can claim to be themselves a brand. Vladimir Putin is one of them
Upcoming G8 forum and the objectives behind the looming Great War
The world is entering a transition epoch, during which a big war over natural resources and spheres of influence become a virtually inescapable - Viktor Burbaki ponders
Making borders irrelevant in South Asia
The colonial policy of divide and rule has led to creating rigid borders in South Asia. But in an increasingly globalised world making borders flexible is a key to successful regional integration
Leveraging US-India partnership
The forthcoming session of the US-India Strategic Dialogue next month has a dense agenda. It tend to take strategic partnership of two countries to a new level
Creating a federal Russia: The Indian experience
Putin could learn from federal politics in India in his quest to create a viable federation of multi-religious and multi-ethnic societies
Why we remember the victory
The end of the Great Patriotic War remains an important day to celebrate for Russians
Does Russia’s investment legislature work well?
Despite the fact that today Russia offers many opportunities for foreign investors, the country still remains unpredictable and risky for doing business
Putin on the threshold of his third term
There is no reason to expect a different Putin to emerge, when he's back as a president. On the other hand, present world changes so quickly, that politicians have to adapt, whether they want to or not
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Reviving Russia’s military-industry power
Russia’s deputy prime minister Dmitry Rogozin faces a formidable challenge of modernising Russia’s military-industrial complex
The great game comes to Bangladesh
Hillary Clinton visit to Dhaka intrigues Bangladeshi observers. But the most interesting thing here is the strategic coordination that takes place between Washington and New Delhi in relation to Bangladesh
Nuclear space exploration. Is Russia first?
USA, Russia, China and India share the same ambitious plans in space exploration. But the position of trendsetter is still unengaged
Synergizing India-Afghanistan partnership
Foreign ministers of India and Afghanistan met in New Delhi 1st of May. There are issues of interest between the two countries, which may lead to a roadmap for the future bilateral relations
It’s time for India, Russia to map a global design
As Vladimir Putin begins the third presidential term, it’s time for India and Russia to transform their sturdy bilateral ties into a vibrant global partnership through closer coordination in international fora, says Jagannath P. Panda
The new war for space is a public-private one
As corporations work to create vehicles to carry cargo and people into space, the Russian space program must assess its own future plans
Medvedev's address: nice words, little action
In possibly his last address to the State Council, Dmitry Medvedev announced big plans for Russia’s economic future, but as usual, the key lies in implementation
What does the weather mean for Russian agriculture?
Some have suggested that Russia should welcome global warming as it would make more of the country’s land farmable, but that approach is a little naive
The World Bank chose well
Jim Yong Kim was chosen to head the World Bank being supported by US and Europe. Meanwhile this appointment became a struggle between "spheres of influence" - an expert believes
