MP-IDSA

Manohar Parikar Institute For Defence Studies and Analysis

Publication

Space Security: Need for a Proactive Approach

Report of the IDSA-Indian Pugwash Society Working Group on Space Security

  • Publisher: Academic Foundation
    2009

The objective of this report, prepared by a Working Group comprising leading experts in the field is to provide a multi-disciplinary analysis including the technological, legal, political, diplomatic, and security dimensions.

  • ISBN 9788171887620,
  • Price: ₹ 595/-

India-Bangladesh Relations: Towards Convergence

  • Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Taking note of the strategic importance of India and Bangladesh for each other, the report cautions against complacency and argues that the Indian PM’s visit provides an opportunity to take India-Bangladesh relations to a higher trajectory and move towards a strategic partnership. The significance of strong India-Bangladesh ties goes beyond the bilateral context. Good relations between India and Bangladesh will have positive influence on the region. Regional countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Thailand will benefit from trade and transit connectivity between India and Bangladesh.

  • ISBN 81-86019-91-X ,
  • Price: ₹ 175/-
  • E-copy available

A Case for Intelligence Reforms in India

  • Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

The Report on Intelligence Reforms in India, advocates a paradigm shift towards holistic modernisation of the current Indian intelligence setup, by bringing in radical changes in the existing intelligence culture.

  • ISBN 978-93-82169-03-1,
  • Price: ?. 250/-
  • E-copy available

Water Security for India: The External Dynamics

  • Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

India is facing a serious water resource problem and as trends suggest, it is expected to become 'water stressed' by 2025 and 'water scarce' by 2050. Premised on this, this IDSA Report raises fundamental questions about the forces driving water demand and the political dynamics of riparian relations, both in terms of hindrances and opportunities, amongst states in the subcontinent.

  • ISBN 81-86019-83-9 ,
  • Price: ₹ 350/-
  • E-copy available

‘Arab Spring’: Implications for India

As India–Gulf relationship is taking an upward trajectory, and India’s stakes and interests are growing with time, it is time for India to adopt a formally articulated “Look West Policy” in line with the successful “Look East Policy”. This Policy Brief by the West Asia Centre of IDSA explores some policy options for India.

Internal Security

Given growing internal security challenges, the Indian government needs to formulate a comprehensive national security strategy, and improve co-ordination among various law enforcement agencies as well as among Central and State agencies.