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Reassessing India’s Disaster Management Preparedness and the Role of the Indian Armed Forces
In recent years, the intensity of the occurrence of natural disasters has increased manifold.
China’s Pipelines in Myanmar
In order to meet its energy demands, China is constructing oil and gas pipelines in Myanmar, almost reaching to the seashores of Bay of Bengal.
Sino-Myanmar Military Cooperation and its Implications for India
China is emerging as the closest strategic partner of Myanmar. This has been advanced by politico-military assistance followed by economic and energy cooperation.
Relocate the Security Forces to Lift Economic Blockade on NH-2
The government can redeploy a segment of the security forces at choke points along NH-2 to prevent the various tribal groups from imposing the blockade and keep the line of communications open.
Why Replace the Assam Rifles along the Indo-Myanmar Border?
Replacing the Assam Rifles with the BSF along the Indo-Myanmar will be a sub-optimal option to ensure security in the Northeast region.
Is India’s Transport Infrastructure Prepared for the Eastern Front?
It is imperative that the transport connectivity in the Northeast be strengthened by the establishment of railway networks in the hinterland, by the timely construction of roads that extend to the borders, and by expediting the construction of bridges.
Tamanthi Hydel Project: India’s Eastern Foothold
Building dams like the Tamanthi represent India’s attempt to enhance strategic ties with Myanmar, which is seen as India’s gateway to the ASEAN.
Arming the Unarmed
Given lack of training, combat exposure and expertise in use of weapons, SPOs are unlikely to be effective even in the defensive line of action.
Economic Potential of Northeast India: An Asset or Threat?
Although the causes of insurgency in the region have been primarily political, the ambiguity related to its economic potential has added fuel to the turmoil.
Nexus of Drug Trafficking and Militancy Exposed at New Delhi
Drug trafficking has become a major source of funding for armed groups in the north east and contributes to the continuance of militancy in the region.
