Leveraging Defence Offset Policy for Technology Acquisition Offset provisions were promulgated by Ministry of Defence (MOD), Government of India in DPP-2006 [1], and revised in DPP 2008 [2]. These provisions are applicable to all Capital Acquisitions categorized as ‘Buy (Global)’, i.e., outright purchase from foreign / Indian vendor, or ‘Buy and Make with Transfer of Technology’, i.e., purchase from foreign vendor followed by Licensed production, where the estimated cost of the acquisition proposal is Rs. 300 crore or more. Prahlada , S. Radhakrishnan , Parimal Kumar January 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
Special Address at Defence Offset Seminar The timing of the seminar is very apt and we are at a stage when we have made some headway and we can actually deliberate on certain issues relating to the subject. The entire exercise of introducing offsets and formulating and promulgating a policy in this regard is aimed at encouraging sound relationship between the defence industries of the advanced countries and those of our own. Fortunately, we have a reasonable depth in our industry and there is a plenty of promise. S. K. Sharma January 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
A Survey of Successful Offset Experiences Worldwide In venturing to write about successful offset policy and experience in different countries, the basic problem faced is that of unavailability of data. There are no universally laid down parameters or measures to weigh the costs and benefits of offset programmes. Even if some countries have individually undertaken an exercise to evaluate such costs and benefits, the information is not always available in the public domain. Cross country comparisons would also not yield consistent results. Anuradha Mitra January 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
Pakistan’s Accountability and International Obligations Undoubtedly, the 26/11 Mumbai terrorist attacks was an international tragedy. It was a crime under international law and as the serious concerns expressed by the UN Security Council demonstrates, it had the potential to threaten international peace and security. Accordingly, it had provoked outright and vehement condemnation by the international community. S. R. Subramanian January 06, 2009 IDSA Comments
Is it Endgame for LTTE? The LTTE (Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam) struggle against the Sri Lankan Government has taken different forms at different times since early 1970s. However, developments since 2006 have had an adverse impact on the LTTE and its efforts to seek a solution through violent means. The LTTE's numerical strength has fallen and it is also not doing too well in drafting recruits and procuring arms. The territory under its control is shrinking visibly: from the loss of the East and now with the intrusion of the Sri Lankan troops deep inside Killinochchi. M. Mayilvaganan January 2009 Strategic Analysis
Involvement of Major Powers in Nepal Since the 1990s: Implications for India Nepal being a poor landlocked country with a fragile and unstable political system, major external powers providing aid and assistance to Nepal tend to carry an influence on domestic politics, foreign policy, and the socio-economic agenda of the government. These powers have divergent interests and do not coordinate their policies towards Nepal. While some external forces like the United States and China have hidden political and strategic interests, some others like the European Union are engaged in humanitarian issues. Nihar R. Nayak January 2009 Strategic Analysis
Making of the New Afghan National Army: Challenges and Prospects The paper attempts to examine diverse challenges to the making of the new Afghan National Army (ANA), and its future prospects. The issue assumes significance as the Taliban shift battle lines outside the Pashtun areas and there is growing difference among Western countries regarding the means and approaches to be used to stabilize Afghanistan. The paper is broadly divided into four sections. The first section seeks to identify and critically examine the role played by key institutional structures responsible for the training and mentoring of the new national army. Vishal Chandra January 2009 Strategic Analysis
Peace and Conflict: Reflections on Indian Thinking The Indian culture and civilization embodies a unique blend of peace and conflict trajectories. This historical legacy has indubitably moulded the course of our policy and action. However, there are aspects which are queried and contested. For instance, how do we reconcile the ambiguities and opposing claims on peacefulness in Indian lineage? The paper reflects afresh on some of these lingering contestations and decodes the historical transferences in the subcontinental thinking and popular imagination. Priyankar Upadhyaya January 2009 Strategic Analysis
