IDSA Comments - MP-IDSA

Run up to the Defence Budget 2014-15: Challenges to Modernisation

It is commonly viewed that in an election year, the incumbent government is tempted to present a populist budget. In that scenario, the MoD would have reasons to be unhappy,...

Laxman Kumar Behera |
February 04, 2014 |
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Where is Egypt going?

With Egypt’s reversion to military rule, even if it is sanctified through an election process less than free and fair, one can say definitely that the pro-democracy tide in the...

K. P. Fabian |
February 03, 2014 |
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Realism Not Romanticism Should Dictate India’s Pakistan Policy

The next government in Delhi must be open to the idea of grabbing a good deal if one is on offer. But there is no reason for India to go...

Sushant Sareen |
January 30, 2014 |
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India-South Korea Relations: A New Beginning

South Korean President’s visit has initiated a common vision and a roadmap between the two countries based on political cooperation, open economic and trade environment and deeper cultural understanding. India’s...

Pranamita Baruah |
January 29, 2014 |
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International Reactions to the Parliamentary Elections in Bangladesh

Unlike the major global powers which termed the polls “non-representative”, India – the closest regional ally of Bangladesh, recognised Sheikh Hasina’s victory despite a “record low voter turnout” and supported...

Rupak Bhattacharjee |
January 28, 2014 |
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Maoists Look for Safe Sanctuaries and External Support

The CPI (Maoist) is fully aware that a movement of this magnitude cannot sustain on its own for long without any external support; be it in terms of funding, weaponry,...

V.K. Ahluwalia |
January 27, 2014 |
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Malkangiri: The Tri-junction under Maoist Fire

Compared to the worst Maoists-affected state of Odisha, in the neighbouring states of Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh and Jharkhand, the level of violence has come down substantially. In the coming years,...

Nihar R. Nayak |
January 23, 2014 |
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Indian Companies – Need for a Clear Definition

The Defence Procurement Procedure 2013, as also its earlier versions, does not define an Indian company. Some would argue that the answer is very simple: any entity registered in India...

Amit Cowshish |
January 22, 2014 |
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Governance in Northern Province of Sri Lanka: Stresses and Strains

It is essential to codify the executive instructions for administering the northern province under some statutory rules issued at the provincial level with concurrence of the central government. The statutory...

Gautam Sen |
January 21, 2014 |
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The Geneva Conference on Syria: What Will It Deliver?

The UN is convening a conference on Syria in Montreux from January 22 with 30 odd states including India attending the meet. While the US is standing in the way...

K. P. Fabian |
January 20, 2014 |
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China’s Gorbachov Angst

Till China’s economy gallops along developing at 9 per cent annually, there is little chance that domestic dissidence will get out of hand. But China’s Gorbachov moment will arrive if...

R. S. Kalha |
January 16, 2014 |
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Measures for Improving Management of National Security

Foremost on the government’s defence and national security reforms agenda should be the formulation of a comprehensive National Security Strategy (NSS), including that for internal security. The NSS should be...

Gurmeet Kanwal |
January 16, 2014 |
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Post-CHOGM Dilemmas of Rajapaksa

There is a view in Lanka that CHOGM did more harm than good and many, in fact, are questioning the wisdom of the government to host the meet. However, the...

Gulbin Sultana |
January 15, 2014 |
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Naga Violence: Reminiscent of ‘Wild West’

The recent violence indicates that armed groups have not disarmed and that state forces are simply unable to keep “extortion” networks in check. While the cease-fire agreement signed in 1997...

Namrata Goswami |
January 09, 2014 |
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The US’ Surveillance Review Panel Report: An Assessment

The 300-page report has 46 recommendations offering drastic solutions while addressing many of the issues in the wake of the Snowden revelations. The Administration has already rejected a key recommendation;...

Cherian Samuel |
January 09, 2014 |
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Cancellation of the VVIP Helicopter Contract: Beginning of a Long haul?

While there was perhaps no option for the MoD but to do what it has done, it would be naive to expect the seller to acquiesce in forfeiture of the...

Amit Cowshish |
January 06, 2014 |
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Bangladesh Political Crisis and India`s Options

India may have to maintain a two-pronged approach. At the governmental level, it will have to offer economic benefits and cooperation. However, a regime which is communally oriented may have...

Gautam Sen |
January 06, 2014 |
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3D Printing and Defence: A Silent Revolution

In a 3D printing technology, an object is created layer by layer through a specially designed printer using plastic or other materials. The most striking thing about 3D printing is...

Sanjiv Tomar |
January 03, 2014 |
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Indo-Pak DGsMO Meeting: One Step Forward, Two Steps Back

Shorn of its rhetoric, the only tangible outcome discernible from the joint statement is the agreement on staging two flag meetings at the LoC. In fact, there are some questions...

Amit Cowshish |
January 02, 2014 |
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Permanent Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee: Should the appointment be delayed further?

Though the general elections are due this year, the need of the hour is to build a political consensus on the issue without further delay. It will be to the...

Vijai Singh Rana |
January 02, 2014 |
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