IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Impact of Embargo on Defence Imports

It would be helpful if MoD issues a formal order addressing the concerns expressed by various stakeholders about certain aspects of the negative list, especially its impact on projects that...

Amit Cowshish |
August 14, 2020 |
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Atma Nirbhar through Arms Import Ban

The negative list of embargoed defence items is one more step towards creating a strong domestic arms industry and making India self-reliant in defence production.

Laxman Kumar Behera |
August 13, 2020 |
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Atma Nirbhar through Canteen Sales

Banning the sale of imported items through the CSD could supplement the various domestic industry-friendly policy measures being taken by the government for a self-reliant India.

Laxman Kumar Behera |
August 11, 2020 |
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Atma Nirbhar in Defence Technology

While the steps stipulated in draft DAP-2020 to enable smooth acquisition of systems indigenously designed by DRDO and other public sector entities are a right move, they need to be...

Laxman Kumar Behera |
August 10, 2020 |
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Should MoD Persist with Defence Offsets?

The changes proposed in the offset guidelines require a fresh look, both on conceptual and empirical grounds, as the new regime is likely to yield diminishing returns.

Amit Cowshish |
August 07, 2020 |
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The August 5 Anniversary: J&K on Home Straight

The internal and external situation on the first anniversary of the historic revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir appears assuring, even as the need for safeguarding the...

Adil Rasheed |
August 04, 2020 |
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India’s Chabahar Dilemma

India has taken a cautious and balanced approach in dealing with Iran. However, the growing US-Iran confrontation continues to cast a shadow on the Chabahar project and overall bilateral ties.

Meena Singh Roy |
July 31, 2020 |
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Pre-emptive Strike Capability: Shifting Winds in Japan?

Japan’s quest for pre-emptive strike capability indicates a major shift in its defence doctrine. It is only a matter of time before Japan takes up such an offensive defence doctrine...

Atul Pant |
July 24, 2020 |
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Decoding Cyberattack on Australia

With the adoption of varied digital means in times of pandemic, the states are likely to witness increased cyberattacks. Absence of an effective response would only mean an open playground...

Kritika Roy |
July 14, 2020 |
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Beijing’s Soft Diplomacy in West Asia in Times of COVID-19

China’s soft diplomacy in West Asia, particularly in times of pandemic, is a way to improve its global image and recast itself as a responsible actor at relatively low cost,...

Pakistan’s CPEC Obsession: Boon or Bane?

While the ruling elite including army in Pakistan considers CPEC a boon, many analysts view it as a Chinese game-plan to turn Pakistan into a permanent colony, a rentier-cum-client state.

Yaqoob-ul-Hassan |
June 30, 2020 |
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Deciphering Russia’s New Nuclear Strategy

Russia’s new nuclear strategy is both a tactical and a strategic document. It leaves the door open for adversaries to recalibrate their strategies while giving Russia the scope to manoeuvre...

Rajorshi Roy |
June 23, 2020 |
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It is Advantage Turkey in Libya

Under President Erdo?an, Ankara has become more ambitious and is using every opportunity to intervene in regional politics.

Expediting Negotiation in Defence Contracts

Finetuning negotiation protocols and limiting the scope of negotiations could result in rapid conclusion of negotiations and contract finalisation.

Amit Cowshish |
June 19, 2020 |
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Pashtun Tahafuz Movement Compounds Pakistan’s Worries

The Pakistan state has clearly failed to suppress the voice of the Pashtuns in the face of their indomitable courage to fight for their rights, and as they say, within...

Zainab Akhter |
June 18, 2020 |
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Digital Healthcare and Rising Cyber Concerns

With digital threats becoming trickier, a more holistic approach towards cybersecurity would help create a vibrant digital healthcare environment.

Kritika Roy |
June 12, 2020 |
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COVID-19 Deepens Fault Lines in Egypt

While Egypt has managed to contain the spread of the virus, the economic and political fallout of the pandemic poses a critical challenge to the stability of the country.

Lakshmi Priya |
June 04, 2020 |
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Role of Political Guidance for Self-Reliance in Defence

Self-reliance in defence may be better realised if India’s military instrument were to be shaped by political guidance and geopolitical considerations instead of being carried away by the contemporary winds...

Prakash Menon |
June 01, 2020 |
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Abysmal Human Rights Situation in Balochistan

The movement of the Baloch people is likely to continue because of the strong undercurrent of popular disaffection in the province against the Pakistan state, and the sustained enthusiasm of...

Nazir Ahmad Mir |
May 30, 2020 |
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COVID-19 Pandemic: Impact on South Africa

South Africa has utilised the opportunity provided by the COVID-19 pandemic to consolidate its regional leadership and augment connections with major external partners like India.

Ruchita Beri |
May 26, 2020 |
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