Reviewing India’s Nuclear Doctrine There is a case for terminating any nuclear exchange at the lowest level possible and the nuclear doctrine needs to reflect this. A review of the doctrine a decade after it was first expounded is in order. Ali Ahmed April 24, 2009 Policy Brief
The Mumbai Attacks – Lessons to be Learnt from the Police Response For the Indian Police to avoid the mistakes of the past, a multi-pronged approach must be taken on a nation-wide basis to rectify shortcomings and to improve the ability of police units to respond to a Mumbai type of fidayeen attack. Sanjay Badri-Maharaj April 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
Designing an Appropriate MIS for Efficient Resource Management The establishment of an FMIS has become an important benchmark for the country's budget reform agenda, often regarded as a precondition for achieving effective management of the budgetary resources. Praveen Kumar April 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
Exit Points and the Updation of Cold Start Doctrine The Army Commander’s conference is a much looked forward to biannual feature in the strategic calendar. The occasion, and like conferences in the other two services, is used by the forces, among other things, to sensitise the nation as to their preparedness and important decisions taken and measures underway. In April 2004, a major initiative of the Army was communicated, that of adoption by the Army of the Cold Start doctrine. Ali Ahmed April 22, 2009 IDSA Comments
India and Kuwait: New Hopes and Aspirations The recent three day visit of Indian Vice President Hamid Ansari to Kuwait fills a three decade diplomatic gap between the two countries. The visit was highly successful to the extent that besides interactions in the fields of science and technology, education and emphasizing the relevance of cultural exchanges, it brought international terrorism within the ambit of bilateral discussions. Zakir Hussain April 22, 2009 IDSA Comments
Interview with John Warden US Air Force Colonel (Retd.) John Warden, who is now Founder and President of Venturist Inc., was interviewed by P.K. Gautam who is a retired Colonel of the Indian Army and currently Research Fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi. P. K. Gautam April 21, 2009 Special Feature
EU Approach to Bio-terrorism Bio-terrorism has emerged in recent years as a key challenge for European security. To respond to this threat, the European Union (EU) has engaged in the endeavour of preventing and… Continue reading EU Approach to Bio-terrorism Davide Casale April-June 2009 CBW Magazine
Comparison with International Best Practices in Defence Budget and Project/Programme Management The defence planning process attempts to match the budgetary resources likely to be made available for the requirement to establish the defence capability which is necessary to face the threats and challenges. R. B. Kalra April 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
Securing India’s Littorals Given the complexity and trans-national nature of the challenges, the paper explores solutions for enhancing littoral security, maritime domain awareness and response mechanisms. V Sakhuja April 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
Potential Improvements in the Defence Service Estimates A healthy public discourse could infuse much needed fresh ideas in the management of huge defence outlays. This would be possible only if budget outlays are presented in a demystified format. Amit Cowshish April 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
