IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap 2013

The objective of the TPCR is to give an opportunity to the Indian industry to draw up business plans for developing technologies which could be transformed into capabilities required by the armed forces.

Amit Cowshish |
July 02, 2013 |
IDSA Comments

Security Situation in J&K: A Reality Check

The June 24 ambush in J&K accomplished with proficiency and high level of coordination exposes the deceptive calm often showcased in the context of large number of tourists visiting the state.

Vivek Chadha |
June 28, 2013 |
IDSA Comments

Making Sense of the Rouhani Presidency

The elections in Iran defied most prediction but the Rouhani Presidency is unlikely to see any major changes expect possibly for a change of nuance.

R. S. Kalha |
June 28, 2013 |
IDSA Comments

Significance and Implications of Shenzhou 10

The launch of Shenzhou 10 is a crucial step towards fulfilling China’s plans of building a space station by the year 2020 and equally an important part of China's rise.

Gunjan Singh |
June 24, 2013 |
IDSA Comments

Calling Elections in Nepal

The election commission has started making necessary preparations and the political parties are already out on the hustings. But the road to elections is not without hitches.

Understanding Kautilya’s Four Upayas

The four upayas are not well studied by scholars and are often used in a casual manner, particularly misquoting Kautilya. It is important to locate the text of traditional indigenous knowledge in their correct context.

P. K. Gautam |
June 20, 2013 |
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Time-out for ‘Services’ from Offsets

The temporary abeyance of ‘services’ as a valid means of discharging the offset obligation could prove to be exasperating for the foreign vendors and the prospective IOPs.

Amit Cowshish |
June 19, 2013 |
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The Obama-Xi Summit

Just as Mao had made the historic declaration that the Chinese people have ‘stood up,’ Xi now wants the world to acknowledge that China as a great power has ‘arrived.’

R. S. Kalha |
June 18, 2013 |
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Cyber Security Dilemma

Any cyber architecture can be viewed as a doubled edged sword – either ignore it and be exposed or use it to one’s advantage. Cyber espionage is here to stay.

Ajey Lele |
June 18, 2013 |
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Myanmar Opens to Business Opportunities, but is it sustainable?

After years of political and economic isolation, Myanmar is opening up to investment particularly in the energy sector. There are however, accompanying uncertainties and risks.