Journal of Defence Studies

Major Lessons from Operation Pawan for Future Regional Stability Operations

The Indian intervention in Sri Lanka throws up five major lessons for future regional stability operations. Firstly, it is imperative to define the mission unambiguously and establish a clear mandate....

Stealth and Counter-stealth Some Emerging Thoughts and Continuing Debates

If there is one dimension in the air attack–air defence continuum that is riding high on the wings of enabling edge technologies, it is the use of stealth, both in...

Defence Procurement Procedure The Unfinished Agenda

It has been a long time since the first set of instructions on defence procurement was issued in 1992. Since then, however, there have been several refinements and additions, based...

Parliament and Defence Preparedness

The leakage of the former Army Chief General V.K. Singh’s secret letter of 12 March 2012 to the Prime Minister, on large scale deficiencies in the Army, created an uproar...

Cultural Heritage and the Armed Forces

Imagine if there is a war between India and Pakistan and the National Museum at New Delhi was vandalized and precious historical artifacts and other historical objects were stolen; or...

The Complexity of Measuring National Power

Arvind Subramanian’s recent book, Eclipse: Living in the Shadow of China’s Economic Dominance, has renewed interest in measuring the potential of emerging powers. Subramanian argues that projections of gross domestic...

Conflict and Cooperation in India-China Relations

India-China relations, though occasionally showing signs of peace and cooperation, have often been afflicted by tension and mistrust. With the potential to make big contributions to regional peace and development,...

India’s Ordnance Factories: A Performance Analysis

The ordnance factory organization has grown over the years and now consists of 39 factories with two more being set up. The organization, which dates back to the eighteenth century,...

Troubled Waters, Anniversary Parade, PLA’s Power Projection: Is China a Concern for the World?

This paper seeks to discuss three important issues concerning China today. The first part analyses the controversial South China Sea dispute that has gained prominence over time, especially after incidents...

Perceptions of Kashmiri Youth: Security Implications

The year 2011 was characterized by relative peace in the Kashmir Valley, especially when compared with the previous three years. A study undertaken on behalf of the Ministry of Home...

Competing Exceptionalisms: US-India Defence Relationship

This article analyses US-India strategic relations and the potential role of defence trade. First, it argues that cooperative relations between the two countries are hindered by “competing exceptionalisms” and the...

Defence Acquisition Institute: A Viewpoint

While delivering the keynote address at the International Seminar on Defence Acquisitions on July 12, 2011, Defence Minister A.K. Antony accepted the need to impart training to the defence acquisition...

Stephen P. Cohen and Others, The Future of Pakistan

Post 9/11, the regional strategic discourse in and on south Asia has been overwhelmed by Pakistan and Afghanistan. The past 10 years witnessed Pakistan’s degeneration into a violent, terror-infested state...

Arvind Gupta, Amitav Mallik and Ajey Lele (eds), Space Security: Need for Global Convergence

The book, Space Security: Need for Global Convergence, is about organizing the commons of Outer Space. The international legal framework for Outer Space, which has been in place for the...

Sikkim Earthquake: Perils of Poor Preparedness

An earthquake of the magnitude 6.9 on the Richter scale occurred in Sikkim and the neighbouring states of West Bengal, Assam, and Bihar on September 18, 2011. The tremors were...

Nina Khanna , Jayender Verma , B.K. Khanna |
January 2012 |
Journal of Defence Studies

Journal of Defence Studies

Major Lessons from Operation Pawan for Future Regional Stability Operations

Stealth and Counter-stealth Some Emerging Thoughts and Continuing Debates

Defence Procurement Procedure The Unfinished Agenda

Parliament and Defence Preparedness

Cultural Heritage and the Armed Forces

The Complexity of Measuring National Power

Conflict and Cooperation in India-China Relations

India’s Ordnance Factories: A Performance Analysis

Troubled Waters, Anniversary Parade, PLA’s Power Projection: Is China a Concern for the World?

Perceptions of Kashmiri Youth: Security Implications

Competing Exceptionalisms: US-India Defence Relationship

Defence Acquisition Institute: A Viewpoint

Stephen P. Cohen and Others, The Future of Pakistan

Arvind Gupta, Amitav Mallik and Ajey Lele (eds), Space Security: Need for Global Convergence

Sikkim Earthquake: Perils of Poor Preparedness

Japan’s Disaster Response Management: Lessons for the World

The Chinese Disaster Management Mechanism

2008 Sichuan Earthquake and Role of the Chinese Defence Forces in Disaster Relief

Japan: Dynamics of Military Alliance in Disaster Management

Disaster Management in South-east Asia