October 2010
Praful Bidwai
The new, non-violent protest movement that has arisen in Kashmir will continue to gain support as the oppressive and thoughtless tactics of police in the region continue to inflame local resentment against the Indian government.
April 2010
Praful Bidwai
India’s government has rushed to approve the Unique Identity Project without any discussion of the risks to citizens’ privacy and its possible misuse by the State.
March 2010
Praful Bidwai
The Indian government must at once stop the military operation against its own citizens in the tribal heartland and open unconditional talks with the Maoists.
February 2010
India must open a broad-horizon dialogue with Pakistan on all issues including Afghanistan to achieve real progress in bilateral relations.
February 2010
Praful Bidwai
Due to its lack of a coherent policy towards Afghanistan and Pakistan, India is repeatedly losing opportunities to help stabilise this critical part of its neighbourhood.
September 2009
Praful Bidwai
India already has more than 100 fission weapons, each enough to kill up to two million people. This is deterrence enough.
September 2009
Praful Bidwai
The claim that the May 1998 thermonuclear test failed should not be used to demand further testing. India does not need hydrogen bombs for security
August 2009
Praful Bidwai
India's nuclear weapons pursuit is leading to a runaway increase in arms spending, in which its adversaries become the decision maker.
August 2009
Praful Bidwai
U.S. and Indian industry pressure to cap liability for civilian nuclear accidents will create a regime that shields offending corporations and punishes the public.
April 2009
Praful Bidwai
India should welcome Obama’s call for a nuclear weapons-free world and launch a spirited campaign for the rapid elimination of nuclear weapons worldwide.
PRESIDENT Barack Obama’s April 5 speech in Prague calling for a world free of the scourge of nuclear weapons is a major foreign and security policy initiative that deserves applause.
