US Asked to Abandon Cold War Nuke Strategy
By Jamshed Baruah
IDN-InDepthNews Report
BERLIN (IDN) - In run-up to the NATO Summit in Chicago on May 20, a new report is calling for abandoning the Cold War rationale and ushering in a systemic change in U. S. nuclear force structure, strategy and posture in order to address the security threats in the 21st century.
The impassioned plea has been made by the U.S. Nuclear Policy Commission of Global Zero, an international movement for the elimination of all nuclear weapons.
India: Stir over Norwegian Telenor
By Shastri Ramachandaran*´
IDN-InDepth NewsViewpoint
NEW DELHI (IDN) - Norwegians often venture where lesser mortals fear to tread. They are also known to be diplomatic and modest. But Norwegian Trade Minister Trond Giske, who warned India of "political implications" if telecom giant Telenor is forced to quit the country, obviously doesn’t give a damn about being diplomatic.
Nor does he personify the Lutheran modesty typical of Scandinavians when he thumps the table to say: "Telenor is not just any company. Fifty-four per cent of its shares are owned by the Norwegian people through the state."
Rising Resource Demand A Big Challenge
By J.C. Suresh
IDN-InDepth NewsReport
TORONTO (IDN) – "Unless the transatlantic community takes the lead in addressing the challenges arising from the unprecedented global demand for land, energy, food, water, and minerals, severe market disruptions are likely to occur, as are increased chances of violent conflict at interstate and local levels in many 'hot spots,' especially in Asia, Africa, and Latin America," warns a new study.
More Cons Than Pros of India's UN-friendly Vote Against Lanka
By Shastri Ramachandaran*
IDN-InDepth NewsViewpoint
NEW DELHI (IDN) - There are times on the world stage when statesman and diplomats stoop to conquer. And, there are times when Indian diplomats take the moral high ground only to emerge as losers. India voting in favour of the US-sponsored resolution on war crimes in Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHCR) in Geneva on March 22 falls in the latter category.
What the NATO Summit Means for Pakistan
By Moeed Pirzada*
IDN-InDepth NewsViewpoint
RAWALPINDI (IDN) - Will Pakistan be able to attend the NATO summit in Chicago on May 20-21? And if yes, then on what terms and conditions? There is considerable feverish anxiety around these two questions in Islamabad.
A tripartite commission consisting of NATO's commander in Afghanistan, General Allen, and the military chiefs of Pakistan and Afghanistan kept on meeting in Rawalpindi on May 12 and May 13 to brainstorm the border control measures and how untoward incidents like the Salala tragedy of November 26, 2011 can be avoided. The Defence Cabinet Committee (DCC) was expected to meet, with PM Gilani in the chair, on May15-16, and some analysts were predicting that Pakistan will be announcing opening the NATO supply route on May 17.
Middle East: The Youth is Writing History
By Anas Altikriti*
IDN-InDepth NewsViewpoint
LONDON (IDN) - It might be a cliché and often an elaborate exaggeration to term a particular event 'historic'. However, few can doubt that along with the Civil Rights movements, the collapse of the Soviet Union and the fall of the Berlin Wall, the revolutions that have swept through the Arab world are no less momentous or historic.
US Election: Rival Campaigns Picking Up Speed
By Ernest Corea* 
IDN-InDepth NewsAnalysis
WASHINGTON DC (IDN) - With six months to go for the presidential election, both sides are in full campaign mode. Punches and counter-punches are being exchanged with an enthusiasm that sometimes slips over the line into fury. From time to time, an unscripted line unexpectedly roils a campaign from within. A good example was Vice President Joe Biden's recent assertion that he is "comfortable" with same-sex marriage. Education Secretary (Minister) Arne Duncan, separately, agreed with Biden.
Argentina: Europe Frets and Fumes over YPF Nationalisation
By Melissa Moskowitz*
IDN-InDepth NewsAnalysis
NEW YORK (IDN) - Despite being immensely popular among the people of Argentina, the Argentinean government's decision to nationalize the YPF (Yacimientos Petrolíferos Fiscales) oil company has continued to come under attack by those who obstinately promote extractive capitalism. The measure would nationalize YPF and restore 51 percent of the company's ownership to Argentina. It would thus end sister company Repsol's 57.4 percent majority stake in the company.
Rio+20: Stockholm Conference Issues Call for Action
By R. Nastranis
IDN-InDepth NewsReport
STOCKHOLM (IDN) - In the run-up to the Rio+20 summit June 20-22 in Brazil, an international conference in Stockholm has agreed on a set of 13 recommendations for governments, businesses, organisations and individuals to promote and contribute to sustainable development.
Energy: With New Technology US Strives for Self Sufficiency
By R. S. Kalha*
IDN-InDepth NewsAnalysis
NEW DELHI (IDN) - According to well-placed oil industry sources, the arrival of new technology and innovative methods of drilling are opening up new vistas hitherto thought impossible. Natural gas and oil stored deep underground in fine-grained sedimentary rocks can be extracted using a process known as hydraulic fracturing – or ‘fracking’ – which involves drilling long horizontal wells in shale rocks more than a kilometre below the surface. Massive quantities of water, sand and chemicals are pumped into the wells at high pressure. This opens up fissures in the shale rock formations, which are then held open by the sand, enabling the trapped gas and oil to escape to the surface for collection.
Sri Lanka: 'Accountable to UN on Human Rights Standards'
By Raja Ram
IDN-InDepth NewsReport
COLOMBO (IDN) – The resolution on reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka adopted at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) on March 22 by a vote of 24 to 15 is a legitimate exercise by the international community and not an act of unwarranted external interference in Sri Lanka’s internal Affairs, says Sri Lanka’s Friday Forum in a recent public statement.
Demonstrations of public sentiment decrying the UNHRC resolution and the premises on which it is based were widespread in Sri Lanka before and after the resolution was adopted. Threats were uttered against those who did not oppose the resolution.
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