A Soldier’s General: An Autobiography by General J.J. Singh It is rare for Army officers to write their autobiographies and rarer still for those who have reached the very pinnacle of their careers. It is probably a mix of... Vivek Chadha | January 2013 | Journal of Defence Studies
India, to the South China Sea and Beyond This commentary attempts to map out some of the salient options for India in the region east of the Indian Ocean, that is, from the South China Sea (SCS) extending... Saloni Salil | January 2013 | Journal of Defence Studies
The Limits of the India-United Kingdom Defence Relationship The United Kingdom (UK) is keen on establishing a ‘stronger, wider and deeper’ relationship with India. It is ‘determined to make’ defence cooperation ‘an essential part’ of this relationship. London... S. Kalyanaraman | January 2013 | Journal of Defence Studies
The Significance of 2020 in the Sino-Indian Context The article looks at the implications of Hu Jintao’s speech at the 18th Party Congress regarding the People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA) military modernization programme and analyses the significance of 2020... Mandip Singh | January 2013 | Journal of Defence Studies
Nuclear Terrorism: Inevitable But Preventable? The phenomenon of nuclear terrorism has been the subject of intense debate as also much hype. This article seeks to cut through the hype and examine the real portents of... Raj Shukla | January 2013 | Journal of Defence Studies
The Students Islamic Movement of India: The Story So Far The Students Islamic Movement of India (SIMI) continues to pose serious threats to the national security of India. Despite having been banned for 12 years, SIMI, it has been alleged,... Anshuman Behera | January 2013 | Journal of Defence Studies
Logistics Support Agreement: A Closer Look at the Impact on India-US Strategic Relationship Logistics support between the armed forces of India and the US will be a vital aspect for enhancing cooperation in capability development to respond to natural disasters and address emerging... Saroj Bishoyi | January 2013 | Journal of Defence Studies
Changing the Course of War through Targeted Aerial Strikes: Afghanistan 2008–09 Targeted air strikes remain a cornerstone fighting technique in modern counter-insurgency and other military operations. Yet, scholars and practitioners remain divided on the question of the efficacy of this battle... Mayank Bubna | January 2013 | Journal of Defence Studies
Putin’s India Visit: A Review Russia’s importance for India lies in the fact that the bilateral relationship has withstood the test of time, with the two countries sharing similar views on most matters of international... Rajorshi Roy | January 04, 2013 | IDSA Comments
Efficiency of Quality Assurance in Army Procurements This article gives an overview of the evolution of Quality Assurance (QA) in army procurements as also various shortcomings in the contemporary principles and practices that cause delays in procurements... Mahendra Prasad | January 2013 | Journal of Defence Studies
