Introduction of the ‘Buy (Indian-IDDM)’ procurement category, the revamped ‘Make’ procedure, structural change in AAP, and higher and flexible indigenous content requirement in certain procurement categories are all likely to deepen the involvement of domestic industry in defence production.

• Authors: Laxman Kumar Behera
• April 12, 2016
• Special Feature

Recent developments in India-North Korea relations make it an opportune time for India to devise a new approach for its engagement with the Korean Peninsula that will help redefine its Act East policy.

• Authors: Prashant Kumar Singh
• December 01, 2015
• Special Feature

IDSA was tasked by the 7th Central Pay Commission in July 2014 to conduct a study on the “Nature, Quantum & Components of Defence Expenditure and Defence Pensions”. The study was carried out in accordance with the terms of reference provided by the Commission.

• Authors: Untitled
• November 30, 2015
• Special Feature

The ceasefire decision was influenced by the combination of three factors: absence of the prospect of a swift victory, concerns about Chinese military intervention, and concerted diplomatic pressure from major powers.

• Authors: S. Kalyanaraman
• September 21, 2015
• Special Feature

As Yemen breaks apart and Saudi Arabia’s southern border does become a “bleeding wound”, even as jihadis unleash their toxic malevolence, the ageing king and the ambitious prince may find that they no longer have the ability, the tools or the friends to stem the haemorrhage that afflicts their kingdom.

• Authors: Talmiz Ahmad
• August 12, 2015
• Special Feature

The contribution of the Indian Army to the victory of the allied forces in the Second World War is immense. Unfortunately, this has not been sufficiently highlighted. The younger generation needs to be reminded of the sacrifices made by their forefathers.

• Authors: Untitled
• January 08, 2013
• Special Feature

The clash between Russia and Japan over the Southern Kurils in the North Pacific highlight Russia’s emerging role in the Asia Pacific Region and its relations with China and Japan.

• Authors: Smita Purushottam
• November 03, 2010
• Special Feature

In death too, Lech Kaczynski has divided the nation first by the decision of the Polish authorities to give him a resting place at Wawel Castle and then by giving Russia an opportunity to make strong overtures that could blunt the opposition of all but the strongest pro-West parties of Poland.

• Authors: Thomas Mathew
• April 21, 2010
• Special Feature

US Air Force Colonel (Retd.) John Warden, who is now Founder and President of Venturist Inc., was interviewed by P.K. Gautam who is a retired Colonel of the Indian Army and currently Research Fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi.

• Authors: P. K. Gautam
• April 21, 2009
• Special Feature

The Alliance is facing a challenge in Afghanistan operationally and the issue of coherence organisationally.

• Authors: Alok Rashmi Mukhopadhyay
• April 02, 2009
• Special Feature