Islamic State’s tryst with chemical weapons in Syria and Iraq The sporadic and indiscriminate use of chemical weapons in Syria and Iraq’s conflict zones in the last five years by both State and non-state actors have posed a great challenge… Continue reading Islamic State’s tryst with chemical weapons in Syria and Iraq Animesh Roul July-December 2017 CBW Magazine
The Petya Cyber-Attack Most attacks prior to Petya were carried out by criminals for financial gain, but some characteristics of the Petya malware have led to doubts as to whether the culprits are state actors. Mohan Babu July 13, 2017 Backgrounder
The Tejas One Year After Induction – HAL must take ownership of the project It behooves both HAL and ADA to work in synergy to meet the target of 16 aircraft per annum and ensure the successful and prompt completion of the Tejas Mk.1A project. Sanjay Badri-Maharaj July 12, 2017 IDSA Comments
Are we witnessing the last gasp of terrorism in Kashmir? The distancing of every segment of Kashmiri politics, population and even separatists from the Amarnath pilgrim attack is a clear indication of anger and frustration building up against senseless acts of terrorism. Vivek Chadha July 11, 2017 IDSA Comments
Modi’s Visit to Israel – The View from Jerusalem It was a great opportunity for Israel not to be seen through the prism of the Arab-Israeli conflict, but as a technological superpower able to attract the attention of rising global powers such as India. Efraim Inbar July 10, 2017 IDSA Comments
DIPP Accords Preference to Local Suppliers in Public Procurement Indian industry, which is the intended beneficiary of this preference policy, needs to play a proactive role in facilitating the smooth implementation of the order. Amit Cowshish July 07, 2017 IDSA Comments
EMBRAER: Brazil’s Aviation Success Story It is difficult for India’s aviation sector to replicate EMBRAER’s success without perhaps a reorientation of priorities. Sanjay Badri-Maharaj July 03, 2017 Issue Brief
What does Modi’s Israel visit mean to the Palestinians? Modi is merely responding to the changing Middle Eastern situation. A few hours of stay in Ramallah will not gain him any political dividends in the region or in India. P. R. Kumaraswamy July 03, 2017 IDSA Comments
Israel–China Ties at 25: The Limited Partnership Israel–China bilateral ties have witnessed significant growth since the establishment of full diplomatic relations in January, 1992. Both countries are currently investing their energies in realising the full potential of their on-going partnership in the innovation economy. Growing tourist linkages are another facet of the burgeoning relationship. S. Samuel C. Rajiv July 2017 Strategic Analysis
India–Israel Defence Trade: Issues and Challenges To achieve strategically critical self-reliance in defence production, there needs to be a greater focus on co-development, co-production projects with important partners like Israel, with an essential emphasis on exports to third countries. For the full realisation of the potential of the India–Israel defence partnership, India on its part needs to strengthen elements of its procurement processes—including the proper implementation of laid down policies. Amit Cowshish July 2017 Strategic Analysis
