South China Sea Ruling: India Strikes the Right Balance While using unexceptionable language, India has actually not supported the Chinese position in the South China Sea and has called upon China to adhere to the limits laid down in the UNCLOS. Aman Saberwal July 14, 2016 IDSA Comments
Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons by Daesh / ISIS The recent years have been witness to the rise of religious extremism, radicalization and increased conflict from Non State Actors. The tactics of anarchism and the spread of extremist hate… Continue reading Use of Chemical and Biological Weapons by Daesh / ISIS Natallia Khaniejo July-December 2016 CBW Magazine
The Chinese Maritime Militia: A Perfect Swarm? The South China Sea is a zone of contention between China and other nations in the region. The US Navy has decreased the number of ships available to counter Chinese encroachments here and this power vacuum may be exploited by the Chinese Maritime Militia (CMM). The militia is comprised of fishing vessels that are used to augment the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN), and possesses sophisticated communication and GPS technology. Michael D. Armour July 2016 Journal of Defence Studies
The Eight Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention: A Missed Opportunity The recently concluded Eighth Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) held in Geneva during 7-25 November 20161 reached a disappointing outcome as the participant states failed to adopt… Continue reading The Eight Review Conference of the Biological Weapons Convention: A Missed Opportunity Kapil Patil July-December 2016 CBW Magazine
Wither CARICOM? – Prospects Post-Brexit “Brexit” has led to much concern within the Caribbean Community, as it assesses its possible impact upon its plans for greater regional integration. One cannot completely rule out the possibility of some of the member-states of CARICOM going the British way. Sanjay Badri-Maharaj July 11, 2016 IDSA Comments
The Chilcot Report on Blair and the War on Iraq One cannot say that Chilcot has come up with any startling or original insight. But it is useful to have solid documentary evidence in a consolidated form for the conclusions generally accepted. K. P. Fabian July 11, 2016 IDSA Comments
Genghis Khan and India-Mongolia Relations It would be befitting to dedicate the 60th Anniversary of Indo-Mongolian Diplomatic Relations this year to the great Asian hero Genghis Khan. P. Stobdan July 11, 2016 IDSA Comments
Is Political Rivalry Fuelling Terror Attacks in Bangladesh? The sensational attack in the Dhaka café may have been intended to either cause international opinion to put pressure on the Hasina government to go for early election or incite the Army to take over political power. Anand Kumar July 08, 2016 IDSA Comments
The Terrorist Attack on Ataturk Airport – Portents and Pointers The June 28 attack on Ataturk airport, as also the Zaventem attack in Brussels, have highlighted the security lacunae in all airports, which do not monitor the arrival terminals. Prabha Rao July 08, 2016 Issue Brief
Lessons from the China vs. Philippines Arbitration Saga In purely legal terms, the Permanent Court of Arbitration’s decision will be binding, and a refusal to abide by its findings could have consequences. Beijing has, however, made it clear that in the event of a negative ruling it will simply ignore the judgment. Abhijit Singh July 08, 2016 IDSA Comments
