Vivek Chadha

It is rare for Army officers to write their autobiographies and rarer still for those who have reached the very pinnacle of their careers. It is probably a mix of...

• Vivek Chadha |
• January 2013 |
• Journal of Defence Studies

The debate over the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA), has been raging within affected states, armed forces, central and state police organisations, human rights groups, legal fraternity and the...

• Vivek Chadha |
• 2012 |
• Monograph

It is desirable that policies are not tinkered with after every change of command and are allowed to stabilise over a period of 5 to 10 years before they are...

• Rumel Dahiya, Vivek Chadha |
• November 30, 2012 |
• Issue Brief

The Prime Minister’s address highlighted critical threats to internal security and expected counter-measures with the aim of refocusing the attention of the police forces on these vital issues.

• Vivek Chadha |
• September 12, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

The arrest of Abu Jundal yet again proves to the world community that it is not merely groups like LeT that need to be dealt with expeditiously, but also Pakistan’s...

• Vivek Chadha |
• July 20, 2012 |
• Issue Brief

The year 2011 was characterized by relative peace in the Kashmir Valley, especially when compared with the previous three years. A study undertaken on behalf of the Ministry of Home...

• Vivek Chadha |
• April 2012 |
• Journal of Defence Studies

To ensure that hope changes to reality, policy decisions like RTI, Panchayati Raj, return of youth from across the LoC, employment schemes, changes in security laws and keeping national interest...

• Vivek Chadha |
• April 16, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

The 13/2 terrorist attack against the Israeli diplomat exposes India to the possibility of a more potent and professional group, which may have already raised the capability levels of indigenous...

• Vivek Chadha |
• February 14, 2012 |
• IDSA Comments

The Indian Army is undergoing the process of transformation. This, if realised, would become one among the critical factors that will assist India achieve the ability to secure its national...

• Vivek Chadha |
• December 20, 2011 |
• IDSA Comments

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.

• Vivek Chadha |
• November 16, 2011 |
• Policy Brief