N. Manoharan

India is a classic case of a ‘quasi-federal’ country. There is a plethora of literature available separately on the Indian armed forces and Indian federalism. However, the deployment of India’s...

• N. Manoharan, Niharika Singh Rana |
• January-March 2023 |
• Journal of Defence Studies

The Border Area Development Programme was initiated in the year 1986–87, to strengthen India’s security by ensuring developed and secure borders. Initially, the programme was implemented in the western border...

• N. Manoharan, Depak Saravanan, Vasvi Saini |
• January 2020 |
• Strategic Analysis

Bangladesh-based terror groups acting against India is not new. What is new is a Bangladeshi terror group based in India acting against both India and Bangladesh. Needless to say, robust...

• N. Manoharan, Niharika Hooda |
• July 21, 2016 |
• IDSA Comments

The NIA was established in a concurrent jurisdiction framework, with provisions for taking up specific cases under specific Acts for investigation and prosecution. The NIA may be seen to conflict...

• N. Manoharan |
• May 12, 2014 |
• IDSA Comments

The key to success in fighting urban terrorism lies in obtaining accurate intelligence about impending attacks and the neutralisation of the terrorists before they can launch their planned attacks.

• N. Manoharan |
• February 22, 2013 |
• IDSA Comments

If adequate attention is not given to reintegrating former LTTE militants, there are chances that they may resort to criminal or militant activities for their livelihood.

• N. Manoharan |
• July 21, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

A critical appraisal of the national security decision making (NSDM) during IPKF operations is revealing. At every stage, the NSDM was found wanting. The fact that none of the actors...

• N. Manoharan |
• October 2009 |
• Journal of Defence Studies