C2D2: An Agile Defence Acquisition Model The agile acquisition or C2D2 model currently under adoption by the US for its F-35 aircraft is likely to become a necessity for acquisitions in future, as disruptive defence technologies will continue to affect military systems across the world. Atul Pant August 06, 2019 IDSA Comments
Libra – A Millennial Global Currency from Facebook Facebook's recent proposal for a stable global cryptocurrency on social media platform has led many to anticipate its positive impact on the global economic system. However, privacy concerns and Libra's planned decentralised approach have raised apprehensions among the regulators around the world. Ronnie Ninan July 29, 2019 IDSA Comments
Kargil and its Impact on India’s National Security With the melting of snow and improvement in weather conditions, the Line of Control (LoC) in Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) that separates India and Pakistan has traditionally been a ‘hot’ place in summers, with multiple ceasefire violations by Pakistan culminating in frequent artillery duels. Over time, and well before the era of instant news, this perception of the LoC had embedded itself in the collective consciousness of the Indian public. Alok Deb July-September 2019 Journal of Defence Studies
China’s Biological Warfare Programme and the Curious Case of Dr. Xiangguo Qiu In July 2019, a rare event occurred in Canada, whereby a group of Chinese virologists were forcibly dispatched from the Canadian National Microbiology Laboratory (NML) in Winnipeg, a facility they… Continue reading China’s Biological Warfare Programme and the Curious Case of Dr. Xiangguo Qiu Dany Shoham July-December 2019 CBW Magazine
Can Fifteenth Finance Commission Resolve Funding Problems of Defence? Even if the Fifteenth Finance Commission manages to make a specific recommendation about the funds to be allocated for defence and internal security and the government accepts the recommendation, there can be no guarantee that the actual allocation will not fall short of the accepted level. Amit Cowshish July 24, 2019 IDSA Comments
Managing Bio-Disaster: Role of Dentist We live in an era in which billions of people strive to foster interaction, tolerance and understanding about the more destructive forces of war, violence and political chaos that marked… Continue reading Managing Bio-Disaster: Role of Dentist Monis Raza July-December 2019 CBW Magazine
Impact of Plant Extracts in Neutralizing Threats from Bio-Organisms: Opening New Vistas in Bio Terror and Healthcare A bio-organism, in Collins dictionary, is defined as “a dangerous fast-proliferating organism that could be used as the basis of a biological weapon”1. These bio-organisms can be in the form… Continue reading Impact of Plant Extracts in Neutralizing Threats from Bio-Organisms: Opening New Vistas in Bio Terror and Healthcare Amul S Bahl July-December 2019 CBW Magazine
India’s Nuclear Journey Post Kargil Kargil was an early milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a nuclear weapons power. Two decades later, India has shed the image of a reluctant nuclear power and morphed into being a responsible one. The credit for this achievement can be traced to the wisdom that is embedded in India’s nuclear doctrine that has guided the development, growth and deployment of its nuclear wherewithal. The hallmarks of the doctrine like Civilian control, No First Use, and Credible Minimum Deterrence have endured despite internal and external pressures. Prakash Menon July-September 2019 Journal of Defence Studies
Land Warfare in the Indian Context: Time for a Transformative Shift? The Indian Army is in the process of a transformative effort, envisaging changes not only at the apex level, within the Army Headquarters, but also in the field, with the concept of Integrated Battle Groups likely to be implemented soon. The past record of major changes within the army suggests an incremental approach, and also disconnect between doctrinal thought and restructuring. The only exception were the changes post the 1975 military reforms. Vivek Chadha July-September 2019 Journal of Defence Studies
HQ Integrated Defence Staff in the National Security Structure The Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff (HQ IDS) was one of the major structures raised after the Kargil conflict of 1999, representing, for the first time since independence, a step towards integration of the three armed forces with other relevant elements of power. This article situates and examines the functions of HQ IDS in the broader context of India’s national security architecture. It begins by giving a historical overview of the higher defence organisation in India, the issues pertaining to its security architecture, and the far-reaching impact of Kargil on these. Satish Dua July-September 2019 Journal of Defence Studies
