Sanjay Badri-Maharaj

Globalization of the Jihadist Threat: Case Study of Trinidad and Tobago

Despite a well-integrated Muslim population, and an environment where there is no tangible discrimination or lack of opportunity, the Jihadist ideology has succeeded in taking root in Trinidad. Links with...

Whither the Mexican Air Force Combat Fleet?

The main threat to Mexico comes from illegal privately-operated aircraft which are heavily involved in smuggling. The inability of the Mexican Air Force to guarantee the integrity of its own...

Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
February 28, 2017 |
IDSA Comments

HAL’s Gamble – Will the “Advanced Hawk” break into the Export market?

On 5 February 2017, a version of the Hawk Advanced Jet Trainer (AJT) was unveiled. The aptly-named “Advanced Hawk” is a joint-venture between BAE Systems and Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL)....

Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
February 13, 2017 |
IDSA Comments

The Israel Factor in Honduras Efforts to Modernise its Air Force

Israel’s influence on the new Trump Administration might clear the obstacles that have stood in the way of Honduras’ efforts to modernise its airforce

Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
February 09, 2017 |
IDSA Comments

Suriname’s Armed Forces – Capability Compromised

Suriname’s national army remains critically deficient in terms of air transport and maritime surveillance aircraft. It is an open question whether country’s armed forces will prove equal to the task...

Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
February 02, 2017 |
Issue Brief

The Decline of the Cuban Armed Forces

While the Cuban armed forces are but a shadow of their former self with unserviceable equipment and massive reductions in personnel strength, the country still retains combat capabilities far in...

Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
January 18, 2017 |
IDSA Comments

South Africa’s Naval Revival – Capability Enhancements face Capacity Constraints

The SAN in the post-Apartheid era has been completely transformed from a “brown-water” force of missile craft and short-range submarines to one with considerable “blue-water” capability. However, serious allegations of...

Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
January-June 2017 |
Africa Trends

Decommissioned Military Hardware – A Potential Diplomatic Asset for India

Decommissioned Military Hardware can be gainfully be used as “gifts” in order to forge greater ties with recipient countries and potentially, make way for possible purchases of military hardware from...

Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
January 10, 2017 |
IDSA Comments

The State of the Smaller Latin American Air Forces

While the larger air forces are capable of sustaining their existing and future inventories for some time to come, the combat assets available to the region’s smaller air forces are...

Sanjay Badri-Maharaj |
December 22, 2016 |
IDSA Comments

The Jamaica Defence Force – Balancing Priorities with Resources

The Jamaican Defence Forces have retained their cutting edge due to a skillful balancing of priorities with resources, the weak economy notwithstanding.