Syria’s Sad Predicament Is it a matter of such transcendental importance to keep Assad in power or remove him even at the cost of the lives of hundreds of thousands of ordinary Syrians and the displacement of half of the country’s total population? K. P. Fabian October 14, 2016 IDSA Comments
Open Skies: Transparency, Confidence Building, and the End of the Cold War, by Peter Jones The Cold War period has been significant in international history as well as politics. The two power blocs were never at open war but much went on as part of propaganda against the other. Within this struggle between two ideological teams were also efforts, however ill-conceived, to reduce suspicions and build better relations with the hope for a more secure environment. ‘Open Skies’ is one of such initiatives that have in fact barely been comprehensively recorded until the release of this book. Shrabana Barua October 2016 Journal of Defence Studies
The Rise and Future of ISIS The article discusses the rise of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and focuses on its future. It explores the major milestones in the phenomenal rise of ISIS, which has surprised many geopolitical and military experts. It also briefly traces its journey as it gained ground in parts of Iraq, Syria and Libya, and the support it received from unexpected quarters of the world. The strong presence of ISIS in the digital medium has become a defining feature of the group. K. Nishant Nair October 2016 Journal of Defence Studies
India and the NSG Membership: What Lies Ahead India will have to make a judicious political decision on accepting any additional criteria that the NSG might come up with as a precondition for accepting its membership application. G. Balachandran October 05, 2016 Issue Brief
More Latin American Air Forces Prepare to Resume Shooting Down Narco-Trafficking Aircraft The policy of shooting down aircraft suspected of narco-trafficking is one fraught with problems without any tangible impact on the narco-trade. Sanjay Badri-Maharaj October 05, 2016 IDSA Comments
Uri, Surgical Strikes and International Reactions India’s diplomatic offensive launched post the Uri-attacks provided the broader context in which its decision to carry out the surgical strike needs to be seen. Vivek Chadha , Rumel Dahiya , Neha Kohli , Shruti Pandalai October 04, 2016 Issue Brief
Understanding Kashmir and Kashmiris, by Christopher Snedden Since 1947, the protracted issue of Kashmir has predominantly underpinned the subcontinent’s security discourse having dictated the trajectory of unsettling ties between India and Pakistan. As old as India’s independence from British rule and the consequent creation of Pakistan in 1947, the Kashmir issue is rooted in the indecisive phase preceding Jammu and Kashmir’s (J&K) formal accession to India. Priyanka Singh October 2016 Journal of Defence Studies
Deactivating the Permanent Indus Waters Commission It is in India’s interests to continue to adhere to the Treaty provisions and try to obtain maximum benefit by subscribing to it. Gautam Sen October 03, 2016 IDSA Comments
The Admiralty (Jurisdiction and Settlement of Maritime Claims) Bill 2016 – The Long Journey of an Important Maritime Legislation The Admiralty Bill 2016 has been in the making for nearly 30 years. It will finally become an Act of Parliament during the upcoming winter session. Abhay Kumar Singh October 03, 2016 IDSA Comments
The Obama Administration’s Africa Policy The Obama Administration has focused its Africa policy mainly on democracy, economic growth, food security, democracy, conflict prevention and mitigation, as well as dealing with transnational threats. These broad strategic objectives of the Administration also indicate the vastness and diversity of the African continent and its varying requirements. The United States has provided a substantial amount of aid to Africa in health programmes. Sanjeev Kumar Shrivastav October 2016 Africa Trends
