ZARB-e-AZB: Phony War or Paradigm Shift For all the grandstanding by the Pakistan army and the civilian government that Op Zarb-e-Azb was going to be against all kinds of terror groups based in NWA, no such... Sushant Sareen | July 31, 2014 | IDSA Comments
Indian Army’s Modernisation Plans: Call for Pragmatism The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Defence’s figures reveals that the army's equipment modernisation is steadily falling. In 2008-09, the army spent 27 paisa of every rupee on capital expenditure. This... Arun Sahgal | July 31, 2014 | IDSA Comments
Ballot Box Distress and Future of Afghanistan The recently concluded Afghan Presidential election, rather than facilitating crucial political transition, is mired in controversy. An early resolution is crucial both for Afghanistan and the international community. For Afghanistan,... Smruti S. Pattanaik , Akriti Vasudeva | July 30, 2014 | Issue Brief
Recent Incidences of Global Biosafety and Biosecurity Lapses in Laboratories Need Relook at Implementation of National Policies The Recent epidemic of Ebola caused panic across the world and all efforts are being made to contain its spread. Recent years have also seen incidences of accidents and security…... B. M. Gandhi | July-December 2014 | CBW Magazine
Total Recount in Afghanistan: What Next? As all the votes cast in the run-off election are audited and recounted under international supervision, the final outcome could be a close finish with winning candidate leading by a... Vishal Chandra | July 26, 2014 | Issue Brief
Genetically Engineered Insects: A Boon or Curse? The age of genetic engineering and biotechnology has enabled the humanity to save lives and make them better and to upgrade lifestyles in many ways. Ongoing research and innovations in…... Anshu Joshi | July-December 2014 | CBW Magazine
Nanotechnology Enabled Sensor Applications Use or threat of use of the Chemical and Biological Weapons (CBW) remains one of the most dreaded consequences of any modern day conflict. History is strewn with examples of…... Sanjiv Tomar | July-December 2014 | CBW Magazine
Sixth BRICS Summit: A step towards more equitable global order? The Declaration pushes for a more equitable norm and the New Development Bank is an interesting outcome. The initial subscribed capital of $50 billion dollars and the responsibilities of the... Ruchita Beri | July 22, 2014 | IDSA Comments
India-Brazil Relations The basis for the development of ties between India and Brazil rests on trade and commerce. The regional powerhouses share a relationship that is gradual and progressive. However, the Indian... Priya Saxena | July 21, 2014 | Backgrounder
Gaza: What Does Israel Want? Israel’s argues that the Hamas does not recognize its existence, which, up to a point, is technically correct. But, a moment of reflection will show that recognition is exchanged only... K. P. Fabian | July 21, 2014 | IDSA Comments
