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Convergence of Strategic Interests between India and Japan

The Joint Statement catapulted India-Japan strategic and global partnership to a “New Stage” in which the bilateral relationship is going to be deepened on all fronts, embracing regional, global and...

Rajaram Panda |
January 07, 2010 |
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Dynamics of Indo-Myanmar Economic Ties

Clearly, there is immense scope for cooperation between India and Myanmar to deal in agro-based products, floriculture, engineering, timber and tobacco and expand business cooperation. Although there has been a...

Saurabh |
January 06, 2010 |
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The PLA on Diplomatic Front in 2009

The participation of the PLA Navy in escort missions in foreign waters is a radical departure from the historical point of view because this is the first time that the...

Prashant Kumar Singh |
January 06, 2010 |
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Ongoing Revision of Indian Army Doctrine

The point of significance is that even as the Army prepares for the worst case, it would be a political-diplomatic-strategic exercise to ensure that such a scenario does not arise.

Ali Ahmed |
January 06, 2010 |
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Rising China at Copenhagen

Given the divergence of views in the industrialized and industrializing countries as was demonstrated at Copenhagen, it is too early to expect any comprehensive result from the Copenhagen Accord. One...

Simi Thambi |
January 05, 2010 |
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Copenhagen Accord has initiated a drift in climate change negotiations

The Copenhagen Accord is weak and a step back from the Bali Action Plan which talked about four pillars of negotiations – mitigation, adaptation, financial support and technology transfer.

Arvind Gupta |
January 04, 2010 |
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Internet at the Crossroads

The Internet’s blurred boundaries and its existing vulnerabilities have led to unhealthy trends, which, if not addressed adequately, could pose severe problems.

Cherian Samuel |
December 31, 2009 |
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Vietnamese Defence White Paper 2009

Vietnam’s third national defence white paper shows its commitment to greater transparency in defence modernization and strategic planning.

Pankaj K Jha |
December 31, 2009 |
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Asif Zardari and the T.I.N.A. Factor

It would appear that for the moment at least the TINA factor operates in favour of the Zardari/Gilani combine especially if they continue to occupy their offices without wielding any...

Sushant Sareen |
December 30, 2009 |
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Tackling Insurgency

Commanders and troops must understand that they are operating in a No Win situation and their overall aim will always remain achievement of a more perfect peace.

K C Dixit |
December 29, 2009 |
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Assessing Hatoyama in Office

After Yukio Hatoyama assumed the office of Prime Minister, Japan’s foreign policy has begun to look different with an element of assertiveness and a greater focus towards Asia.

Rajaram Panda |
December 24, 2009 |
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Pakistan ISI: The Patron and the Victim

That the ISI patron is now becoming the victim of jehadi terrorism does not bode well for Pakistan, which now has to recast the agency’s role and organizational ethos to...

Harinder Singh |
December 24, 2009 |
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IAF Training: The role Flying Clubs can play

The IAF should consider utilising the available aircraft and infrastructure at flying clubs for imparting basic training to its pilot trainees before sending them to the Kiran HJT-16.

Ramesh Phadke |
December 24, 2009 |
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Improving Prospects of India-Australia Nuclear Co-operation

Australia is not finding it economically prudent and diplomatically rational to deny uranium to India, while other countries profit from nuclear commerce with India.

Rahul Mishra |
December 24, 2009 |
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Stress in Sub-Conventional Operations

Suicides/fratricides in operational areas mainly take place due to domestic problems of the affected individual rather than because of any undue stress resulting from job-related stress in the operational environment.

K C Dixit |
December 23, 2009 |
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The Army’s Subculture in the Coming Decade

The Indian Army is likely to come under assault from changes occurring within society which are predicted to speed up considerably over the coming decade.

Ali Ahmed |
December 22, 2009 |
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India and Japan: Strengthening Defence Co-operation

There is a growth trajectory in defence cooperation between India and Japan, complemented by the burgeoning economic relationship providing robustness to the partnership.

Rajaram Panda |
December 22, 2009 |
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Mahindra’s Giant Leap into Defence Production: The Need for Further Policy Initiatives to Promote Private Sector

While Mahindra’s foray into defence production and the acquisition of foreign companies demonstrates the private sector’s initiative, the government needs to introduce further reforms to promote the role of private...

Laxman Kumar Behera |
December 22, 2009 |
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Securing India at the Gates

Instead of beefing up army/police/paramilitary forces in the towns and cities, the government needs to urgently take measures to prevent entry of the criminal and terrorist elements at or close...

Ramesh Phadke |
December 22, 2009 |
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Twin Purpose Military Exercises of the Chinese PLA in 2009

The year 2009 has seen the Chinese PLA undertake several military exercises, drills and war games to enhance battle effectiveness as well as promote trust among neighbours.

Prashant Kumar Singh |
December 22, 2009 |
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