Policy Brief - MP-IDSA

Internal Security Priorities for the New Government: Institutional Reforms

The IDSA policy brief looks into the complexity of internal security challenges and how best to deal with it. The brief suggests building a Centre-State synergy to cope with contemporary...

MP-IDSA |
May 19, 2014 |
Policy Brief

India and Maldives: Ties Must Be Consolidated

President Yameen decision to visit India soon after his election in November 2013, is an indication that he wants to put India-Maldives relations on a positive track which had received...

Arvind Gupta |
January 13, 2014 |
Policy Brief

‘Arab Spring’: Implications for India

As India–Gulf relationship is taking an upward trajectory, and India’s stakes and interests are growing with time, it is time for India to adopt a formally articulated “Look West Policy”...

MP-IDSA |
January 02, 2014 |
Policy Brief

India and China: Exploring Partnership in Afghanistan

In this final part of the Policy Paper series, P Stobdan deliberates that if India and China make a calibrated move for working together in Afghanistan, the outcome could be...

P. Stobdan |
December 02, 2013 |
Policy Brief

India Should Rebalance Regional Focus

In this third part of the Policy Paper series, P Stobdan argues that India should continue to remain engaged in Asia-Pacific for reasons not only confined to mercantile interest but...

P. Stobdan |
November 30, 2013 |
Policy Brief

India and Asian Geopolitics

In this second-part of the Policy Paper series, P Stobdan suggests that in the recent Indian strategic discourse, commentators have been exulting the US ‘Asia Pivot’ and seriously hoped that...

P. Stobdan |
November 28, 2013 |
Policy Brief

India’s Strategic Articulation: Shift in Thinking

In a 4-part series of Policy Papers, P Stobdan analyses India's response to the global shifts and how India’s strategic perception seems to have altered dramatically in the recent years....

P. Stobdan |
November 26, 2013 |
Policy Brief

India and Central Asia: Need for a Pro-active Approach

India has traditionally attached great importance to its relations with Central Asia. But, unfortunately, the relationship faces several constraints including the lack of direct access to Central Asia; the unstable...

Arvind Gupta |
October 14, 2013 |
Policy Brief

India’s approach to Asia Pacific

This policy brief discusses some of the key trends in the Asia Pacific and sets out a long-term approach for India so as to maximise its security and developmental opportunities.

Arvind Gupta |
September 19, 2013 |
Policy Brief

A Critique of India’s Defence Offset Guidelines 2012

Some of the provisions in the DOG do not seem to be well thought out, provide greater leeway to the foreign companies, and have a potentially negative potential on eligible...

Laxman Kumar Behera |
September 03, 2012 |
Policy Brief

An Ideal Arms Trade Treaty from India’s Perspective

The proliferation of small arms and ammunition is a major issue that threatens the security of India. Aspects related to illicit manufacture of local country made guns, smuggling, pilferage from...

Ravinder Pal Singh |
July 27, 2012 |
Policy Brief

Politics of Arms Trade Treaty Negotiations

The treaty needs to be capable of addressing existing and perceived threat of the world; at the same time, it should be flexible enough to meet emerging security challenges.

Rajiv Nayan |
July 27, 2012 |
Policy Brief

Post-2014 Afghanistan and India’s Options

India’s policy in Afghanistan must be Afghan-centric and not be concerned about Pakistani efforts to gain strategic depth. In fact, by getting involved in Afghanistan, Pakistan is likely to endanger...

Smruti S. Pattanaik , Arvind Gupta , Ashok K. Behuria , Vishal Chandra |
July 18, 2012 |
Policy Brief

Contours of a Possible Indian Riposte to Chinese Aggressiveness

After assessing the weaknesses and gaps in Chinese capabilities and highlighting the positions of advantage that India enjoys, this essay proposes a strategy for a strong riposte against any Chinese...

Lalit Kumar |
January 17, 2012 |
Policy Brief

‘Heart as a Weapon’: A Fresh Approach to the Concept of Hearts and Minds

The recent 'heart as a weapon' initiative in Jammu and Kashmir has been received favourably both by critics of security forces and by the state government.

Vivek Chadha |
November 16, 2011 |
Policy Brief

Elevate Human Rights as the Core Organising Principle in Counter Insurgency

The Indian Army’s Doctrine for Sub Conventional Operations does an admirable job in balancing human rights protection with operational demands. However, there is a degree of dissonance in the approach...

Ali Ahmed |
November 14, 2011 |
Policy Brief

Back to the Basics: Foot and Hoof Mobilty in the Mountains

This Brief argues that foot mobility is central to mountain warfare. It first uses historical evidence to show the advantageous use of this capacity by the victor. It then argues...

P. K. Gautam , Virander Kumar |
October 14, 2011 |
Policy Brief

A Case for Increasing FDI up to 100 per cent in India’s Defence Industry

Given the sensitivity attached to defence-related FDI, each investment should be subject to wider review and impact analysis following which the FDI percentage could be determined varying between zero and...

Laxman Kumar Behera |
August 09, 2011 |
Policy Brief

Revision of the DSCO: Human Rights to the Fore

The Doctrine for Sub Conventional Operations (DSCO) is due for review this year. This Brief suggests directions in which the Doctrine can better address the Human Rights factor.

Ali Ahmed |
March 22, 2011 |
Policy Brief

India-United States 2020

This report summarizes the conclusions of a study that was initiated earlier this year on the future of India United States relations in the coming decade.

Anurag Bisen |
October 29, 2010 |
Policy Brief