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Issue. 36
Rise of Microblogs in China - A Challenge and an Opportunity
Rahul Prakash
09 January 2012
In recent years microblogs have emerged as a serious challenge for the Chinese government as they have become an effective means for citizens to voice their opinions. With more and more citizens joining this new and emerging media, the Chinese State is doing all it can to curtail freedom of expression.
Issue. 35
The Return of Putin Russia's Strongman Faces Major Challenges Ahead
Nandan Unnikrishnan & Ajish P. Joy
09 December 2011
As Vladimir Putin prepares to take over the reins of the Presidency in May, events unfolding in Russia would undoubtedly test his mettle.
Issue. 34
Small Hydro: Too Small for a National Mission?
Sonali Mittra
28 November 2011
As India braces itself for an over-ambitious Jawaharlal Nehru National Solar Mission, it also has to deliberate the prospects of developing other renewable energy resources. Of all the non-conventional renewable energy sources, small hydro represents the highest density resource.
Issue. 32
Virtual Alarm: Social Engineering Attacks Imperil Cyber Security
Rahul Prakash
23 September 2011
Cyber security threats have amplified significantly in the last decade, creating security concerns across the globe. Media reports during this period have highlighted how information network systems have been exploited by cyber criminals-as well as States-on numerous occasions for espionage and intelligence gathering. In this backdrop, this Paper focuses on cyber security concerns related to Social Engineering.
Issue. 31
Silent Game: China's Engagement in Afghanistan
Avinash Paliwal
01 September 2011
China's engagement with Afghanistan has become crucial as the US gradually pulls out its troops from the country. It has increased its investment in infrastructure projects in Afghanistan to US$1 billion from negligible amounts within a period of one year. Though it is still to be seen whether China would assert itself after the withdrawal of coalition forces, one thing is certain: Beijing is well poised in the Afghan endgame
Issue. 31
Urbanisation in China: Challenges and the Way Ahead
Sriparna Pathak
16 August 2011
Urbanisation in China is taking place at an unprecedented level and is set to continue over the next decade. This is likely to present many challenges not just for policy makers but for the economy and society as well. This Paper tries and understands the ongoing process of urbanization, the impacts produced and the way that lies ahead.
Issue. 29
Balancing Old and New in Delhi: Modern Delhi's Perspective on Built Heritage Conservation
Nancy H. Welsh
29 July 2011
While existing literature provides solid documentation of conservation policy and legislation, coverage of civil society's perceptions and role within conservation schemes is relatively sparse. This paper presents the under-represented perspective of modern Delhi on the policies and realities of heritage conservation.
Issue. 28
Intelligence Agencies in India: Need for a public interface
Wilson John
01 July 2011
Today's intelligence agencies operate in highly complex environments. Cold War definitions and understanding of threats have long become redundant. Threats are multiple, layered, networked, diffused and transcend social and spatial boundaries.
Issue. 27
China's Monetary Dilemma: The Case for Revaluation of the Renminbi
Vivan Sharan
20 June 2011
Increasingly, the Chinese are realising that keeping their currency undervalued is not a viable option. The end game as far as the exchange rate management in China is concerned should look towards establishing a less controlled and more market oriented exchange rate-one that is determined by actual demand and supply factors.
Issue. 28
The Crisis in Libya
Ajish P Joy
25 April 2011
Libya, in the throes of a civil war, now represents the ugly facet of the much-hyped Arab Spring. The country, located in North Africa, shares its borders with the two leading Arab-Spring states, Egypt and Tunisia, along with Sudan, Tunisia, Chad, Niger and Algeria.
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