Peace is Everybody’s Business by Arjun Ray The state of Jammu and Kashmir has been ravaged by terror for over two decades. The scourge of terror, which was largely limited to the Kashmir valley and Jammu region, cast a shadow on Ladakh, the largest district of the state. In 1999, Ladakh, and in particular the area of Kargil, earned fame for the bloody battle that was fought between India and Pakistan. The inhabitants of Ladakh, largely Muslims of the Shia faith and Buddhists, were alienated, victims of apathy and neglect, living in abject poverty and denied governance. Mandip Singh January 2013 Journal of Defence Studies
New Egypt’s Democracy Woes – Challenges for President Morsi It is only when and if the three authorities – legislature, executive and the judiciary – interact and work in tandem with one another can effective and inclusive governance begin and Egypt’s flailing economy sputter back to life. Melissa M. Cyrill January 10, 2013 Backgrounder
The Aggressor Will Always Get Away Instant, hard and yet calibrated military, diplomatic and political response is needed since mere warnings and protestations have proved grossly inadequate to change Pakistan’s behaviour. Ramesh Phadke January 10, 2013 IDSA Comments
The UN Internal Review Panel Report and Sri Lanka’s Urgent Need for Accountability With the release of the United Nations Internal Review Panel Report in November 2012, the deteriorating human rights situation in Sri Lanka has once again captured the attention of the world. Thiruni Kelegama January 09, 2013 Issue Brief
India’s New Science Policy is about Innovation STI 2013 envisages the creation of a word-class infrastructure for R&D and skill development as well as encouraging the scientific community by providing adequate opportunities and better career options. Ajey Lele January 09, 2013 IDSA Comments
Contribution of the Indian Armed Forces to the Second World War: Book Release and Panel Discussion The contribution of the Indian Army to the victory of the allied forces in the Second World War is immense. Unfortunately, this has not been sufficiently highlighted. The younger generation needs to be reminded of the sacrifices made by their forefathers. Untitled January 08, 2013 Special Feature
Is the Return of Shinzo Abe Good News for India? With Abe taking a nationalistic stance and confronting China over the Senkakus, India-Japan cooperation could suffer since it does not seem to be in India’s interest to confront China. Adrien Frossard January 08, 2013 Issue Brief
The Delhi Incident and China’s Information vs Security Paradox The CCP is so concerned about stability and peace that the only way it thinks it can continue in power is by controlling what the Chinese people read and listen to. Gunjan Singh January 08, 2013 IDSA Comments
Democracy in China: A Debate Rule of Law means displacing the CCP from its paramount position. Historical evolution suggests that the new system has to be either liberal democracy or a system with a Chinese nomenclature but with a liberal essence. Prashant Kumar Singh January 07, 2013 IDSA Comments
A Soldier’s General: An Autobiography by General J.J. Singh It is rare for Army officers to write their autobiographies and rarer still for those who have reached the very pinnacle of their careers. It is probably a mix of inertia and security concerns that stops the ink to make contact with paper. The autobiography of General J.J. Singh is therefore a welcome change to the trend. The publication is all the more creditable, as it has been written while the author continues to hold a constitutional appointment of Governor of Arunachal Pradesh. Vivek Chadha January 2013 Journal of Defence Studies
