Kudankulam: One Incident, Many Facets The existing approach to cyber security is heavily tilted towards practising deterrence by denial, essentially by building defences. However, the concept of deterrence needs further tweaking to make it workable in cyberspace. Cherian Samuel , Munish Sharma December 16, 2019 Issue Brief
Military Logistics Agreements: Wind in the Sails for Indian Navy Availability of logistics support facilities with partner countries will further enhance the ability of the Indian Navy to maintain appropriate ‘presence’ for extended periods in the wider Indo-Pacific. Roby Thomas November 26, 2019 IDSA Comments
Protocol for Contract Administration and Post-Contract Management There is a need to evolve a protocol for contract administration and post-contract management of all capital and revenue contracts awarded by various departments of the defence ministry and the armed forces. Amit Cowshish November 25, 2019 IDSA Comments
Defining the Charter of Chief of Defence Staff Having decided to create the post of CDS, the next logical step for the government is to define its charter of duties and responsibilities. The government needs to examine not just the CDS’s role as a single-point military advisor, but also his role in other matters that are equally important in driving critical defence reforms. Laxman Kumar Behera November 21, 2019 IDSA Comments
Baghdadi’s Elimination: ISIS Down but Not Out The ISIS may be down but not out as it is in the process of regrouping. A large number of their cadres are known to have survived. Any relaxation of pressure will give ISIS room for manoeuvre and ability to garner support of local allies. G.G. Dwivedi November 13, 2019 IDSA Comments
Significance of SDGs and India’s Evolving Global Role India has demonstrated a bold commitment to multilateralism. On all three parameters – ideational, diplomatic and institutional – India’s role is a continuation of a long lineage. As for the implementation of SDGs, India is trying to ensure that its impressive growth trickles down to the last man standing through proactive state interventions. Arpita Anant November 08, 2019 IDSA Comments
ISIS Crisis: Unknown ‘Caliph’ of an Absent Caliphate The possibility of total decimation of ISIS gives the world an opportunity to take the fight against global terror to several localised jihadist groups operating across the world, before they forge new cross-continental alliances and give rise to a larger terror conglomerate. Adil Rasheed November 05, 2019 IDSA Comments
Xi’s Nepal Visit Reveals a Grander Chinese Himalayan Approach President Xi’s Kathmandu visit sets a new parameter for the China-Nepal ties, moving away from the traditional interstate relations based on simple bilateral modes of engagement. Beijing seems to be orchestrating a Himalayan approach in its relations with Kathmandu – revealing a grander Chinese policy in making. Jagannath P. Panda , Mrittika Guha Sarkar November 04, 2019 IDSA Comments
Saudi Drone Attacks: A Preliminary Military Evaluation The September 14 strikes targeting Saudi oil refineries demonstrated an exceptional level of mission accomplishment that is possible with drones today. In the coming times, drones are likely to get an increasing share in augmenting the decisive role of air power. Atul Pant November 01, 2019 IDSA Comments
BRICS-EU: Bilateral Partners and Global Rivals The BRICS group has gone a long way from being the simple acronym to becoming global political player. While it remains undecided whether the BRICS will evolve into a comprehensive, consolidated alliance in global politics, the trend towards increased collaboration and institutionalization now indicates that this may well be feasible. The article examines the relationship between the European Union and BRICS and seeks to understand whether the EU and BRICS are more likely partners or rivals. Elena Maslova , Mark Entin November 2019 Strategic Analysis
