IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Is Xenophobia Gripping South Africa?

The recent spate of violence in South Africa appears to be rooted in the country’s failure to fully transform itself in the post-apartheid era. If the government fails to effectively...

Anand Kumar |
October 04, 2019 |
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China’s Continuing Rare Earth Dominance

Given China’s stated policy of using its rare earth dominance for strategic purposes, countries have been looking for ways to diversify their sources of supply. India too needs to acquire...

Shebonti Ray Dadwal |
September 27, 2019 |
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Additional Allocation for Defence – A Challenging Task for MoF

The government seems to have little fiscal space for accommodating the demand of the armed forces for additional funds, given its quantum on the one hand and the state of...

Amit Cowshish |
September 26, 2019 |
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The Next Step in Building India-China Military to Military (M2M) Relations

The incremental and calibrated improvement in the India-China defence ties has withstood the test of time. The next step in building M2M relations could provide the required impetus to further...

Mandip Singh |
September 16, 2019 |
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India’s ‘No First Use’ Nuclear Doctrine

The Defence Minister’s recent statement on ‘no first use’ basically underlines the fact that India’s current nuclear doctrine is working well.

Rajiv Nayan |
September 16, 2019 |
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CDS: A Pragmatic Blueprint Required for Implementation

The blueprint for the operationalisation of CDS would require intensive deliberation to make sure that no aspect of its implementation is left unaddressed.

Amit Cowshish |
August 30, 2019 |
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Appointment of Chief of Defence Staff: A Historic Decision

The decision to appoint CDS is an important milestone in India’s quest for complete integration of its defence forces; a significant step towards seamless coordination, better efficiency, and greater effectiveness...

Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy |
August 29, 2019 |
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Hong Kong on the Edge

The current impasse in Hong Kong poses the most serious challenge to the Chinese leadership since the territory’s integration with the mainland. The “One Country, Two Systems” arrangement appears to...

G.G. Dwivedi |
August 27, 2019 |
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In Favour of Corporatisation of Ordnance Factory Board

As a corporatised entity, the OFB will be in a far better position to respond to the market dynamics and face the competition effectively.

Laxman Kumar Behera |
August 21, 2019 |
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Will India Ally with America?

India’s decision to ally with America would be contingent upon the degree of convergence between their positions on core issues and the extent of military assistance needed in a two-front...

S. Kalyanaraman |
August 20, 2019 |
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Finally a CDS for the Indian Armed Forces

While the scope of responsibility of the CDS is being worked out, it would be instructive to see what changes could be implemented immediately within the current organisational structures through...

Alok Deb |
August 19, 2019 |
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Indian Navy’s Annual HADR Exercise: A Collaborative Humanitarian Response in IOR

The Annual Joint HADR exercises, conducted by Indian Navy, help in proactively preparing participating nations with tools for developing standard operating procedures (SOPs), streamlining interoperability and practicing procedures for collaborative...

Roby Thomas |
August 09, 2019 |
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C2D2: An Agile Defence Acquisition Model

The agile acquisition or C2D2 model currently under adoption by the US for its F-35 aircraft is likely to become a necessity for acquisitions in future, as disruptive defence technologies...

Atul Pant |
August 06, 2019 |
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Libra – A Millennial Global Currency from Facebook

Facebook's recent proposal for a stable global cryptocurrency on social media platform has led many to anticipate its positive impact on the global economic system. However, privacy concerns and Libra's...

Ronnie Ninan |
July 29, 2019 |
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Can Fifteenth Finance Commission Resolve Funding Problems of Defence?

Even if the Fifteenth Finance Commission manages to make a specific recommendation about the funds to be allocated for defence and internal security and the government accepts the recommendation, there...

Amit Cowshish |
July 24, 2019 |
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The OIC’s Double Standards

While the OIC is critical of India, it remains wary of treading on China’s toes when it comes to civil and religious rights of the Uyghur Muslims. The OIC reports...

Need to Protect Soldiers from False FIRs

The vulnerability of soldiers to exaggerated, motivated and false FIRs is fundamentally a result of the State preferring to deal with legal issues in disturbed areas within the framework of...

Prakash Menon |
July 19, 2019 |
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Japan’s Lost Moment in Osaka

While Japan envisions its role as a leading promoter of rules-based liberal international order, the G20 tested Japan’s leadership in championing the cause of trade liberalisation and resisting protectionism.

Titli Basu |
July 12, 2019 |
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No Further Increase in Defence Outlay: Need to Move On

It would be nice to see the defence ministry setting up a task force and submitting actionable recommendations which could be considered by the finance minister while deciding the defence...

Amit Cowshish |
July 10, 2019 |
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The West Asian Crisis and Oil Price Expectations

As concerns over a potential conflict in the region grow, the pressing issue of what a conflict would mean for the price of international crude oil needs to be addressed...