Obama walks tightrope with Manmohan, Gilani
Appreciates India’s interest in Afghanistan; tells Pakistan that extremists do not distinguish between victims … 13 April 2010The Hindu Obama walks tightrope with Manmohan, GilaniSiddharth Varadarajan and Narayan Lakshman Washington: … Continue reading
Nations mull plan to tighten security of nuclear materials
But misunderstandings abound over the summit agenda… It is about nuclear weapons? Or proliferation? or nuclear energy?… The truth is the NSS is really about the physical protection of nuclear … Continue reading
Nuclear Summit agenda is to ensure terrorists don’t get the bomb
Non-proliferation targets states; nuclear security targets non-state actors… 12 April 2010The Hindu Nuclear Summit agenda is to ensure terrorists don’t get the bombNon-proliferation targets states; nuclear security targets non-state actors … Continue reading
Iran sanctions push casts shadow on Manmohan-Obama meet
Washington has been trying to garner international support for tightening screws on Tehran… 11 April 2010The Hindu Iran sanctions push casts shadow on Manmohan-Obama meetSiddharth Varadarajan New Delhi: Apart from … Continue reading
More than a few glimmers of hope
By granting broad rights to the provinces and parliament, the 18th amendment to the constitution has opened a door for the long-term reconfiguration of politics and state power in Pakistan. … Continue reading
Radiation poisoning a reminder of need for better ‘nuclear security’
The AERB is meant to keep a ‘cradle to grave’ track of radioactive sources like the Cobalt-60 sealed container which workers cut open in a Delhi scrap metal market last … Continue reading
India and U.S. likely to clash over nuclear liability bill
American suppliers unhappy with lack of “absolute liability” for operator … April 1, 2010The Hindu India and U.S. likely to clash over nuclear liability bill Siddharth Varadarajan New Delhi: Pilloried … Continue reading
Your riot was worse than mine
When politics and double standards take charge, it is the victims of communal violence who suffer, be they the Sikhs of Delhi, the Muslims of Gujarat or the Pandits of … Continue reading
U.S. can suspend reprocessing if ‘national security’ is threatened
But text rules out differences on nuclear activities as grounds for suspension, specifies consultation process to reduce risk … 31 March 2010The Hindu U.S. can suspend reprocessing if ‘national security’ … Continue reading
Police officer to testify against Advani in Babri case
Anju Gupta, a police officer who was assigned to keep track of L.K Advani’s movements and meetings, will stand as a witness against the BJP leader in court… 25 March … Continue reading
The buck must stop at the very top
The SIT’s decision to question Narendra Modi for the Gujarat riots underlines the reason why the new Communal Violence Bill must embrace the doctrine of command responsibility … 20 March … Continue reading
To hesitate now will be fatal for Congress
What should have been a proud day for Indian women and men became instead a day of shame for the government and, by extension, the country… 9 March 2010The Hindu … Continue reading
Thought Policing or Fighting Terror: A Discussion
The Foundation for Media Professionals (www.fmp.org.in) is organising a debate on whether the Home Ministry, in the name of combating terror, is justified in arrogating the power to determine which … Continue reading
Nuclear liability law has sting in tail for the U.S. too
The draft Indian legislation opens a window for claims against U.S. companies but the cap on liability of Rs. 500 crore means any fight will be over relatively small sums … Continue reading
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