National Security Decision Making Structures in India: Lessons from the IPKF Involvement in Sri Lanka A critical appraisal of the national security decision making (NSDM) during IPKF operations is revealing. At every stage, the NSDM was found wanting. The fact that none of the actors... N. Manoharan | October 2009 | Journal of Defence Studies
China and Francophone Western Indian Ocean Region: Implications for Indian Interests The cooperation between China and Francophone Western Indian Ocean region is now getting more visible, particularly after the China-Africa summit in November 2006. China's new thrust in the Francophone Western... Vidhan Pathak | October 2009 | Journal of Defence Studies
India’s Afghan Policy Requires Rethinking Stability in Afghanistan is vital and the stakes for India are high, but the time is over for sitting on the fence. India requires a larger strategic vision, not a... P. Stobdan | October 19, 2009 | IDSA Comments
Talibanization of Gilgit-Baltistan and Sectarian Killings The year 2009 has seen more sectarian killings in Gilgit-Baltistan than the previous two years put together. Although sniper shooting has remained the primary method of sectarian killings, owing to... Senge H. Sering | October 19, 2009 | IDSA Comments
Climate Change and the Military India is a responsible regional and global power. The military is a highly energy and material intensive part of a nation. It is also destructive in its primary mission. It... P. K. Gautam | October 2009 | Journal of Defence Studies
Military Response to a Future 26/11 – A Dissuasive Analysis The advantage in foregrounding the military option is in the deterrence value. Further, it helps the military and the government prepare for the exercise of the option in case of... Ali Ahmed | October 2009 | Journal of Defence Studies
The beginning of the end of the dollar era? The ramifications of an end to dollar-based oil trade would extend far beyond the oil market and would herald the beginning of a new international political order. Shebonti Ray Dadwal | October 14, 2009 | IDSA Comments
Shashi Tharoor in Liberia Ethnic tensions and political and economic corruption are rampant in Liberia, and dealing with these institutional problems is a monumental challenge for any outsider. Mayank Bubna | October 14, 2009 | IDSA Comments
Agent Orange: Resonance on Vietnam-US Relations “Agent Orange has long been a sensitive issue for both countries and we have differed over the lasting impact of the defoliant on Vietnam. I am pleased to say that…... Pankaj K Jha | October-December 2009 | CBW Magazine
India, Maldives and the Indian Ocean The August 2009 bilateral pact will fortify the security of the Maldives as well as cater to Indian security concerns on the terrorism and geopolitical fronts. Balaji Chandramohan | October 13, 2009 | IDSA Comments
