Paris Call: Another Missed Call? Paris Call could be seen as a positive step towards finding a middle path between Western democracies and authoritarian regimes on the issue of cyber governance. Kritika Roy | December 18, 2018 | IDSA Comments
The International Committee of the Red Cross in Internal Armed Conflicts Publisher: Palgrave Pivot This book critically examines the possible dilution of the neutrality principle of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) in internal armed conflicts. It begins with the proposition that the intervention of ICRC in internal armed conflicts led to compromises in neutrality, and questioned the autonomy and independence of the organization. The book also argues that the field operations of the international humanitarian organizations during internal armed conflicts are dependent on the authority exercised by the state in whose territory the conflict persists. The ICRC’s involvement in Sri Lanka and Sudan provides empirical support to validate these propositions and arguments. E-book ISBN:978-981-13-2601-1, Hardcopy ISBN: 978-981-13-2600-4, Price: E-book - $54.99, Hardcopy - $69.99 Rajeesh Kumar | | Book
Boko Haram Gathers Strength as Nigeria Prepares For Elections Boko Haram’s resurgence might affect the holding of credible polls in parts of northeast Nigeria in the upcoming February 2019 general elections. Anand Kumar | December 11, 2018 | IDSA Comments
Significance of India’s Act East Policy and Engagement with ASEAN With Prime Minister Modi emphasizing India’s commitment to the early conclusion of a balanced and comprehensive Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) at the ASEAN-India Breakfast Summit in Singapore in November 2018, India has clearly articulated the importance of trade and investment in enhancing prosperity and security of the Indo-Pacific. Udai Bhanu Singh | December 04, 2018 | Backgrounder
Renaissance and Reticence in India’s North-South Connectivity Platform The distraction of Chabahar’s questionable economic rationale and the embellishment of a centuries-old fascination with Suez alternatives, whilst entirely logical from a Muscovite perspective, must cede priority to New Delhi’s immediate interests in its own strategic backyard Philip Reid | November 30, 2018 | IDSA Comments
Another Capitulation and another Win for the TLYP in Pakistan The challenge that the TLYP poses to Pakistan’s internal stability is even more dangerous than the threat of terrorism. Yaqoob-ul-Hassan | November 22, 2018 | IDSA Comments
Bhutan National Assembly Elections 2018: A Mandate for Change? Voters in Bhutan have shown their political maturity by bringing in a new government, which is an indicator of growing awareness about their rights and their role in holding governments to account. Nihar R. Nayak , Rajrajeshwari Singh , Ashok K. Behuria | November 12, 2018 | Issue Brief
75 Years Later, Are Lessons From the Bari Incident Still Relevant? While planning and executing kinetic operations, it is essential to look at various facets of force application including the possibilities of accidents or surprise attacks by the adversary. Kishore Kumar Khera | November 08, 2018 | Issue Brief
Revisiting Aadhaar System: Post the Supreme Court Verdict One understands that long term benefits of Aadhaar actually outweighs many concerns. However, adequate norms need to be laid down from collection to retention of biometric data, in addition to formulating strong data protection and privacy laws. Kritika Roy | November 02, 2018 | IDSA Comments
Strategic Petroleum Reserves: Stocking Oil for Rainy Days A strategic petroleum reserve offers India the leverage to be a serious player in the international oil market, as it will have the option to release supplies when prices spike and recharge the reserve when prices are low. Shebonti Ray Dadwal | November 02, 2018 | IDSA Comments
