United Nations Peacekeeping Challenge: The Importance of the Integrated Approach, by Anna Powles et al. The nature of the United Nations (UN) peacekeeping operations has evolved considerably since 1948. Most contemporary conflict zones are full of violence, resulting in a large number of civilian casualties.... A.K. Bardalai | October 2016 | Journal of Defence Studies
Cross LOC Strike and India’s Reputation for Resolve India needs to factor in the critical issue of reputation for resolve in future crisis situations in order to build its credibility and enhance its deterrence potential. Abhay Kumar Singh | October 21, 2016 | IDSA Comments
China’s Dam Building Spree in Tibet: Strategic Implications and India’s Options India needs to address the issue of water sharing with China in a comprehensive manner that includes both national and international initiatives. G.G. Dwivedi | October 21, 2016 | IDSA Comments
Enhanced Role of Japanese SDF in UN Peacekeeping Operations The indication by Defence Minister Tomomi Inada post her visit to South Sudan that security conditions are conducive for an increase in SDF roles points to a pragmatic outlook and... Adarsha Verma | October 18, 2016 | IDSA Comments
Implications of a Complete Sealing of the India-Pakistan Border Instead of erecting static structures or walls with mounted electronic complements, a more dynamic mode of border management and surveillance may be expedient and cost-effective with concomitant mobile patrols by... Gautam Sen | October 18, 2016 | IDSA Comments
The Importance of Passive and Active CBRN Defensive Measures The key to calling Pakistan’s nuclear bluff lies in ensuring that the Indian armed forces are prepared to meet the threat of use of tactical nuclear weapons. Sanjay Badri-Maharaj | October 17, 2016 | Issue Brief
Syria’s Sad Predicament Is it a matter of such transcendental importance to keep Assad in power or remove him even at the cost of the lives of hundreds of thousands of ordinary Syrians... K. P. Fabian | October 14, 2016 | IDSA Comments
Open Skies: Transparency, Confidence Building, and the End of the Cold War, by Peter Jones The Cold War period has been significant in international history as well as politics. The two power blocs were never at open war but much went on as part of... Shrabana Barua | October 2016 | Journal of Defence Studies
The Rise and Future of ISIS The article discusses the rise of Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) and focuses on its future. It explores the major milestones in the phenomenal rise of ISIS, which... K. Nishant Nair | October 2016 | Journal of Defence Studies
India and the NSG Membership: What Lies Ahead India will have to make a judicious political decision on accepting any additional criteria that the NSG might come up with as a precondition for accepting its membership application. G. Balachandran | October 05, 2016 | Issue Brief
