Israel and UAE: From Tacit Cooperation to Full Diplomatic Ties Formal diplomatic ties between Israel and the UAE, two of India’s critical strategic partners, is indeed a welcome development. S. Samuel C. Rajiv August 18, 2020 IDSA Comments
Impact of Embargo on Defence Imports It would be helpful if MoD issues a formal order addressing the concerns expressed by various stakeholders about certain aspects of the negative list, especially its impact on projects that involve foreign OEMs and the purpose of bifurcating the capital budget. Amit Cowshish August 14, 2020 IDSA Comments
Atma Nirbhar through Arms Import Ban The negative list of embargoed defence items is one more step towards creating a strong domestic arms industry and making India self-reliant in defence production. Laxman Kumar Behera August 13, 2020 IDSA Comments
Atma Nirbhar through Canteen Sales Banning the sale of imported items through the CSD could supplement the various domestic industry-friendly policy measures being taken by the government for a self-reliant India. Laxman Kumar Behera August 11, 2020 IDSA Comments
Atma Nirbhar in Defence Technology While the steps stipulated in draft DAP-2020 to enable smooth acquisition of systems indigenously designed by DRDO and other public sector entities are a right move, they need to be strengthened further to make procedures more robust and conducive for timely completion of projects. Laxman Kumar Behera August 10, 2020 IDSA Comments
Should MoD Persist with Defence Offsets? The changes proposed in the offset guidelines require a fresh look, both on conceptual and empirical grounds, as the new regime is likely to yield diminishing returns. Amit Cowshish August 07, 2020 IDSA Comments
Estimating India’s Defence Manpower India needs to have a public version of defence manpower database as part of its annual budgetary document. This would facilitate greater understanding and analysis of any possible manpower-related reforms in the future. Laxman Kumar Behera , Vinay Kaushal August 04, 2020 Issue Brief
The August 5 Anniversary: J&K on Home Straight The internal and external situation on the first anniversary of the historic revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir appears assuring, even as the need for safeguarding the initial gains calls for sustained efforts. Adil Rasheed August 04, 2020 IDSA Comments
India’s Chabahar Dilemma India has taken a cautious and balanced approach in dealing with Iran. However, the growing US-Iran confrontation continues to cast a shadow on the Chabahar project and overall bilateral ties. Meena Singh Roy July 31, 2020 IDSA Comments
India’s Apps Ban: Preparing for Long Haul While India’s decision to ban Chinese apps is legally tenable under both domestic IT laws and international trade rules, it is important that any ambiguity in the ban order that can be challenged at WTO is effectively addressed. Rajeesh Kumar July 29, 2020 Issue Brief
