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 |
• IDSA Comments

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 |
• IDSA Comments

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 strengthened further to make procedures more robust and conducive for timely completion of projects.

• Laxman Kumar Behera |
• August 10, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

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 |
• IDSA Comments

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 initial gains calls for sustained efforts.

• Adil Rasheed |
• August 04, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

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 |
• IDSA Comments

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 carrying a high possibility of conflict initiation/escalation with it.

• Atul Pant |
• July 24, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

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 for perpetrators.

• Kritika Roy |
• July 14, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

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, rather than a sign of any deeper commitment towards the region.

• Nagapushpa Devendra |
• July 03, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

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 |
• IDSA Comments