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The Qatari conundrum: the changing face of West Asia's political landscape
Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2013Qatar is creating a large footprint for itself in the West Asian political landscape. The Gulf state was previously known primarily for its oil and gas reserves, and compliance with US interests in the region. However, Qatar has in the recent past made significant efforts to assert regional pre-eminence through an aggressive foreign policy.DocumentWaiting to explode: piracy in the Gulf of Guinea
Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2013Modern piracy has emerged with a vengeance in many hotspots of the world. While media hype has riveted global attention on piracy emanating from the failed state of Somalia (and the semi-autonomous state of Puntland), piracy elsewhere has not received the attention it deserves.DocumentA new frontier: boosting India's military presence in outer space
Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2014India has had an active space programme for several decadesTechnology for socio-economic development has been emphasised from the time of its inception.DocumentConflict briefing notes: Conflict briefing no.13, May 2014
Nigeria Stability and Reconciliation Programme, 2014The security situation in the North East worsened since December 2013, with April and May 2014 recording the highest casualty figures since the onset of the insurgency.DocumentOil supply routes in the Asia Pacific: China's strategic calculations
Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2011Energy security forms the backbone of most economic and political policies of nations around the world. China is no exception and is increasingly following a multi-pronged global strategy - one where its economic priorities do not necessarily overlap with its foreign policies.DocumentDebate on sace code of conduct: an Indian perspective
Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2011As the debate for a Space Code of Conduct gains momentum, there is a need to frame a code that is acceptable to all space-faring nations. This Paper assesses the concerns of Asian countries, especially India, on the code proposed by the European Union.DocumentIndia and Saudi Arabia: the scope for greater security cooperation
Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2014India's diplomatic outreach to Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE to secure the release of 46 nurses abducted by the Islamic State (IS) in July 2014 underscores the importance of enhancing, in particular, political and security cooperation with the Gulf. Security ties are essential to complement the existing framework, which supports India's energy and economic interests in the region.DocumentChina-Japan-Korea: Tangled relationships
Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2013Territorial disputes between China and Japan over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands in the East China Sea and between Japan and South Korea over the Takeshima/Dokdo islands in the Sea of Japan have, particularly in the second half of 2012, given rise to concerns about peace and security in North East Asia. Because China, Japan and South KoreaDocumentSanctions and the Ukraine crisis: how strong is Europe's dependence on Russian gas?
Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, 2014What can and should the Western world do in reaction to Russia's annexation of Crimea, which has been widely condemned as a harsh infringement of international law? While military action has been broadly ruled out, the foremost goal should be to bring all engaged parties back to the table and to try and find a diplomatic solution.