Counter Insurgency
Role of Morals, Ethics and Motivation in a Counter-insurgency Environment
Morals, ethics and motivation are the bedrock of the Indian Army, since it is considered more than a profession: a way of life.
India’s Maoists: The Party shall be over!
Although there has been little change in the influence of Naxalites across the country over the past couple of years, patience and concerted effort shall no doubt make the Maoists irrelevant.
‘Heart as a Weapon’: A Fresh Approach to the Concept of Hearts and Minds
The recent 'heart as a weapon' initiative in Jammu and Kashmir has been received favourably both by critics of security forces and by the state government.
Elevate Human Rights as the Core Organising Principle in Counter Insurgency
The Indian Army’s Doctrine for Sub Conventional Operations does an admirable job in balancing human rights protection with operational demands. However, there is a degree of dissonance in the approach to human rights brought about by the perspective that protecting human rights is a means to an end.
Counterinsurgency and "Op Sadhbhavana" in Jammu and Kashmir
Critiques of the Indian Army's counterinsurgency practice have overlooked a critical aspect of “organisational innovation and operational learning” formalised as Op Sadhbhavana. These initiatives have had a limited but salutary impact in transforming the conflict in Jammu and Kashmir.
Measures To Deal With Left - Wing Extremism/Naxalism
The assertions by the Ministry of Home Affairs that the Maoist challenge could be dealt with in three years seems to be ambitious, given present-day the ground realities. If coordinated action is taken, perhaps, their challenge could be defeated in approximately seven to 10 years. A welcome development is that the various state governments and the Union Government have begun to evince willingness to deal with the issue. Doubtless, the Maoist challenge can certainly be defeated.
Revision of the DSCO: Human Rights to the Fore
The Doctrine for Sub Conventional Operations (DSCO) is due for review this year. This Brief suggests directions in which the Doctrine can better address the Human Rights factor.
The Complacency Factor in Counter-Insurgency Operations
Complacency and not following procedures led to the ambush that killed eight BSF personnel in Assam.
Enhancing Soldiers’ Capability for Counter-Insurgency Operations
Demands from society and family are higher on soldiers and, thus contribute towards greater stress.
The Need for a Strategic Response to Insurgency and Terrorism
Countering ideological narratives, effective communication of developmental measures to the people, and adherence to the principle of judicious use of force should form integral elements of India's strategy to counter insurgent and terrorist groups.
