Macchil Verdict: Reading Between the Lines The incident raises important issues. First, the role of honours and awards in such crimes, second, the impact of punishment on the morale of troops who undertake a challenging responsibility and last, its impact on the population of the disturbed area at large. Vivek Chadha | November 25, 2014 | IDSA Comments
Xi-Abe handshake, not yet an embrace Escalation of tension has scarred relations between Japan and China. The fallout of this has been reflected in the trade and economic ties between the two. Stabilizing China-Japan bilateral relations is critical for peace in the East Asia and it has to be seen how this four-point agreement will translate into action. Titli Basu | November 24, 2014 | IDSA Comments
President Obama’s Policy on Syria This is the right time to raise a fundamental question about Obama’s policy towards Syria: Is there a coherent, consistent policy, based on a reasonably accurate assessment of the ground realities in Syria? The answer is a definite no. K. P. Fabian | November 18, 2014 | IDSA Comments
Asian Strategic Review 2014: US Pivot and Asian Security Publisher: Pentagon Press The “Pivot to Asia” strategy qualifies to be called Obama Doctrine: a part of Obama’s “grand strategy”. This policy may radically redefine not only the US engagement with Asia but also the Asian strategic dynamics. This book looks at various facets of the pivot strategy, to include US, Chinese, regional and country specific perspectives with an aim of providing greater clarity and understanding. ISBN 978-81-8274-769-2, Price: ₹ 995/- E-copy available S. D. Muni , Vivek Chadha | | Book
Cooperative Security Framework for South Asia Publisher: Pentagon Press2013 This volume brings together views of some of the most eminent scholars and security analysts from South Asia on the challenges and prospects of a cooperative security framework (CSF) in the region. The objective of the volume is to generate debate on CSF and forge a consensus on the issue at the Track-II level. The contributions critically analyse such frameworks in different regions and explore whether it is possible and practicable in the South Asian region. ISBN 978-81-8274-705-0, Price: ₹ 995/- E-copy available Nihar R. Nayak | | Book
The Unfinished War in Afghanistan: 2001-2014 Publisher: Pentagon Press This book makes a modest attempt to contribute to the ongoing debate on future challenges for Afghanistan as the largest ever coalition of Western forces prepares to withdraw. It seeks to examine key political developments within Afghanistan over the last one decade in response to the US-led Western military and political intervention. ISBN 978-81-8274-762-3, Price: ₹ 1495/- E-copy available Vishal Chandra | | Book
Emerging Strategic Trends In Asia Publisher: Pentagon Press There is little doubt that Asia – stretching from the Eurasian landmass to the maritime reaches of Australia and the South Pacific – is experiencing a major shift in the global balance of power. Expressions like the ‘Indo-Pacific’ and ‘Asia-Pacific’, contested they maybe, capture Asia’s expanse and dynamism. A power shift from the West to the East is well under way. ISBN 978-81-8274-823-1, Price: ₹ 1095/- E-copy available Uttam Kumar Sinha | | Book
China Yearbook 2014 Publisher: Pentagon Press An annual publication from the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), the China Yearbook is a round-up of events and issues of significance that occurred in China during the past year and covers important developments in the domestic and foreign policy spheres. The fourth of the series, the 2014 Yearbook comprises twenty-three chapters spanning diverse yet important events that have occurred with regard to China in the year 2014. The chapters are arranged in five sections. ISBN 978-93-82512-26-4, Price: ?. 995.00 E-copy available Prashant Kumar Singh | | Book
Modi’s Mission Downunder India-Australia relation is entering a new orbit and setting a path of strategic convergence. But there are equally other significant issues of cooperation that can bolster Modi’s vision for inclusive development and better governance including Australia’s successes at preserving its ecosystem, water resources distribution and renewable energy. Ashutosh Misra | November 14, 2014 | IDSA Comments
Modi’s Australia visit: Maritime Cooperation in Focus The government’s ‘Act East Policy’ needs to legitimise the ‘Indo-Pacific’ concept. Interestingly, only a few months after the release of the 2013 White Paper, Australia released a Country Strategy Document on India which identified the Indian Navy as possessing the most potential for a close maritime partnership Abhijit Singh | November 13, 2014 | IDSA Comments
