An India-China Silk Route Corridor could have multiple advantages for both countries without at the same time compromising their security concerns.

• Authors: P. Stobdan
• October 07, 2015
• Policy Brief

In China’s foreign policy setting, the logic of ‘sovereignty’ and ‘history’ are employed or applied selectively as is evident from its reservation on India’s oil exploration in the South China Sea and its own plans to implement the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor through Pakistan-Occupied Kashmir despite India’s reservations.

• Authors: Rumel Dahiya , Jagannath P. Panda
• June 29, 2015
• Policy Brief

The internal security situation in the North-eastern states is complex. It requires people with in-depth knowledge of the terrain, society, politics and culture and history of insurgency in the region to be placed in positions entrusted with the handling of affairs.

• Authors: Rumel Dahiya
• June 11, 2015
• Policy Brief

The ‘Make in India’ drive of Prime Minister Narendra Modi offers a way of improving the country’s self-reliance in defence production. But for the MII to succeed in the defence manufacturing sector, the government needs to address some legacy issues.

• Authors: Laxman Kumar Behera
• February 05, 2015
• Policy Brief

Prime Minister Modi’s visit to China must take place in extremely well prepared and ‘ripened’ circumstances, after there is clarity on China’s response on vital Indian strategic concerns.

• Authors: Saurabh Kumar
• December 22, 2014
• Policy Brief

It is necessary to evolve a long term strategy keeping in mind all the aircraft acquisition programmes, review the factors that contribute to determining the right numbers and begin the process of building a long term partnership with the private industry.

• Authors: Vinay Kaushal
• December 03, 2014
• Policy Brief

Over the years, the scope of SCO has widened to include the interests of countries beyond the Eurasian space. For India to capitalise on the SCO it must have a clear pro-active policy, otherwise it may risk becoming a focal point of criticism by the Central Asia states like the way India is often targeted by the SAARC members.

• Authors: P. Stobdan
• July 14, 2014
• Policy Brief

India continues its elusive search for peace in Jammu and Kashmir(J&K), in the face of Pakistan’s proxy war and dissatisfaction among some sections of the youth in Kashmir Valley.

• Authors: Vivek Chadha
• June 26, 2014
• Policy Brief

India has unprecedented opportunity to follow a foreign policy to meet its developmental aspirations and security needs, both of which are complementary. Sustained economic growth is essential for India to follow a proactive foreign policy.

• Authors:
• May 27, 2014
• Policy Brief

A country’s response to external threats and internal security challenges is based on its defence preparedness, advance planning for contingencies and the political will. The new government will have to make key decisions on different aspects of defence reforms. This Policy Brief puts forward some suggestions.

• Authors: Untitled , Defence Economics & Industry Centre
• May 22, 2014
• Policy Brief