India getting closer to a satellite navigational system The uniqueness of the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS) is to have a system with satellites in the geostationary orbit. India needs to exploit the ‘regional nature’ of the IRNSS to the fullest and effectively engage various states from Africa, Asia and Oceania region by using ‘satellite navigation diplomacy’. Ajey Lele | April 07, 2014 | IDSA Comments
India needs nuanced approach post-UNHRC Vote on Sri Lanka It would appear that India accorded preponderance to the broader interests of national sovereignty before its final stand on the UNHRC resolution. But it also cannot be oblivious to the likelihood of parallels being drawn in the future by some countries inimical to India. Gautam Sen | April 04, 2014 | IDSA Comments
India-China Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED): Progress and Prognosis This work reviews the significance and progress of Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) in India-China relations. But addressing macroeconomic subject matters that concern the two countries’ strategic interests requires methodological deliberations that must be balanced and nuanced. The SED needs to be upgraded to a level of equal deliberation mechanism, where Beijing must address India’s economic and strategic concerns. Jagannath P. Panda | April 03, 2014 | Issue Brief
Running Low on Ammunition If we have no qualms about importing from other countries why cannot we buy ammunition from our own private sector companies? While restrictions could apply to production of small arms and ammunition, for large calibre arms and ammunition there is a case for permitting the private sector companies to chip in. Amit Cowshish | April 03, 2014 | IDSA Comments
Chittagong Tribunal Verdict and its Implications The verdict exposes a conspiracy to destabilise India’s restive North Eastern region. According to the charge-sheet, all the arms and ammunition were manufactured by Chinese firm NORINCO and the funds had been procured from Pakistan. Contrary to the BNP policy of promoting cross-border terrorism, the current Awami League (AL) government has demonstrated its zero-tolerance towards militancy through the recent verdict. Rupak Bhattacharjee | April 03, 2014 | IDSA Comments
Why is Japan important to India’s energy security? India is trying to deal with its domestic energy concerns through various measures including reforming its New Exploration and Licensing Policy (NELP), intensifying its efforts in developing domestic unconventional energy resources and diversifying its crude imports. In this regard Japan’s support holds special importance. Manish Vaid | April 01, 2014 | IDSA Comments
Nuclear Security Summit: An Assessment In the years to come, a lot more activity on nuclear security can be expected and much of it will arise from the commitment taken by states at the three nuclear security summits and the voluntary pledges undertaken by different countries. A good deal of pressure from civil society and think tanks on nuclear security issues can be expected. Arvind Gupta , Rajiv Nayan | March 29, 2014 | IDSA Comments
Hong Kong Elections: Limits of One Country, Two Systems Model At its core is Beijing’s fear of having a chief executive in Hong Kong who is locally popular and vocally critical about Beijing's policies. Fear perhaps also emanate from Beijing’s concerns of spillover effects on the mainland if a full-fledged democracy in Hong Kong were to succeed since at home the CCP continues to grapple with the problems of corruption, inequality and inflation. Avinash Godbole | March 28, 2014 | IDSA Comments
Does Nuclear Asia have its Own Dangers? There are no properly functioning Asian security institutions or regimes to regulate Asia’s nuclear politics and has to rely on global institutions and regimes for regulation of its nuclear politics and management of nuclear order. Treaties like the NPT are struggling to provide stability in the world as in Asia. Rajiv Nayan | March 28, 2014 | IDSA Comments
Examining the Maoists’ attacks in Jeeram Ghati Jeeram Ghati area is part of the Maoist's annual Tactical Counter Offensive Campaign. 2014 is a significant year on two counts: one, it is the tenth year of formation of CPI (Maoist) that requires a show of its strength and lethal prowess, and two, that general elections, scheduled in April-May, need to be disrupted. It, therefore, does pose a serious challenge to the security forces in the immediate future. V.K. Ahluwalia | March 27, 2014 | IDSA Comments
