Saving Afghanistan Publisher: Academic Foundation (2009)2009 This book is about the future of Afghanistan which seems to be rapidly slipping into chaos. It contains perspectives on counter-insurgency and nation-building in Afghanistan. More significantly, the experts sought to answer the crucial question: what can be done to stabilise Afghanistan? This volume is a collection of their insightful papers. ISBN 13-978-81-7188-753-8, Price: ?. 595 /- US $ 34.95/- Shanthie Mariet D'Souza , Priyanka Singh , V. Krishnappa | | Book
Proliferation and Emerging Nuclear Order in the twenty-first century Publisher: Academic Foundation2009 This book provides some important perspectives on the emerging nuclear order. The contributors discuss most burning questions of the day: What are the challenges to the global nuclear regime? What are the consequences of a nuclear Iran for West Asian peace and stability? Will it give rise to a nuclear quest among the important West Asian states? ISBN 13-978-81-7188-752-1, Price: ?. 595 /- Priyanka Singh , V. Krishnappa , N. S. Sisodia | | Book
Avoiding Time and Cost Overruns in the Construction of Rohtang Tunnel The BRO could consider constituting a high level monitoring committee both at headquarters and on site to co-ordinate with the contractor, the consultant and other agencies to sort out issues that may have the potential to cause delay. Narinder Gupta | December 14, 2009 | IDSA Comments
India can learn from the US experience in securing its borders India faces risks at its borders even more severe than those faced by the United States. Indian authorities would benefit by studying the US methodologies and experience and drawing appropriate lessons. Arvind Gupta | December 14, 2009 | IDSA Comments
Obama’s Afghan Strategy: Surge or Retreat? Obama’s signal that the United States seeks to exit in 18 months will be viewed with scepticism by fence sitters in Afghanistan who will identify the victor as the one who endures. Shanthie Mariet D'Souza | December 14, 2009 | IDSA Comments
Privatisation of Security in the Post-Cold War Period The end of the Cold War was celebrated among many circles as an end to the conflict determined pattern of global relations, which would ensure greater cooperation and peace. Such optimism, however, died soon. Shantanu Chakrabarti | 2009 | Monograph
AfPak : Muddled Strategies and Expectations Ideally, ISAF and NATO should concentrate on urban population centres along with the ANA, and the ANA should also deploy outside the towns and cities to dominate the hinterland and crack down on Taliban controlled areas. Harinder Singh | December 11, 2009 | IDSA Comments
US War on Terror and Indian Security Interests The most dangerous aspect of the war on terror from India’s security point of view has been the CIA’s monetary assistance to the ISI. Anand Kumar | December 11, 2009 | IDSA Comments
Bangladesh Cooperates on Terror: Can India translate it into Success? It is true that any negotiation with the outfit in the absence of Paresh Barua is going to meet only with partial success, but if the government manages to mainstream Arabinda Rajkhowa, the support base of ULFA would further erode. Anand Kumar | December 11, 2009 | IDSA Comments
Obama’s Faulty Trade-Off in East Asia By giving away Asia to China on a platter, the Obama Administration’s posture undermines its traditional allies (Japan, South Korea, and Australia) as well as its new partners like India. Rahul Mishra | December 09, 2009 | IDSA Comments
