Time for Assamese to stand up
Joyeeta Bhattacharjee
18 November 2008

Conflict has rocked Assam for a long time. Different terrorist organisations have targeted the state and attempted to create divisions in the society by exploiting religious and ethnic sentiments. The ULFA is one such organization, which time to time tried to.....more

Terrorism in India and its external ramifications: Tackling the menace
Vikram Sood
15 November 2008
 
India possibly is the only country in the world that has faced insurgencies and terrorism of all kinds – ethnic, ideological and ethno-religious --for over sixty years. Yet despite this sustained onslaught on its very being India has survived this.....more

Vol I, Issue 45
South Asia Weekly
10 November 2008 - 16 November 2008

In a major turnaround, the two former Prime Ministers and bitter rivals, Sheikh Hasina and Begum Khaleda, have agreed to meet each other. This is a significant event as both of them have not been on talking terms for nearly two decades.....more

 Vol I, Issue 1
 I  China’s World View
 II India - China Relations
 III China’s Perspective on Asia
 Dr Wang Yiwei,
 Associate Professor, Fudan University Shanghai
 12 November 2008 

At the invitation of the Observer Research Foundation, Dr. Wang Yiwei, Associate Professor at Fudan University, Shanghai, visited India in July, 2007. While in Delhi, he spoke to Indian experts on China’s World View, India-China Relations and China’s Perspectives on Asia......more 

Seizing the Moment: Highest Priority Steps for 2009
General V.P. Malik (Retd.) 
7 November 2008

The Brahmastra, a weapon made by the Gods in Hindu mythology, was known to possess catastrophic powers of destruction. Its use was strictly forbidden, except in dire straits, such as when all else failed to repel the onslaught of the demons......more

The Military Factor in Pakistan
R.S.N. Singh
ORF-Lancer
25 September 2008
 
Pakistan’s politics, governance, institutional capacities, internal and external security and the nation-building process are at a critical juncture. The stance of the military, thus, would be a critical factor in determining the future course of Pakistan. Under the prevailing scenario in the country,.....more

ANNUAL REPORT 2008

OBSERVER RESEARCH FOUNDATION (ORF) is an endeavour to aid and influence formulation of policies for building a strong and prosperous India. The expectations of the global community from India are immense as the country is poised to play a leading role in the knowledge age. The Foundation believes that in the next 25 years India will be one of the great economic powers in the world and contribute to a significant transformation in the quality of life of humanity......more