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Caretaking Democracy: Political Process in Bangladesh, 2006-08

  • Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
    2009

The book discusses the tenure of the Second Caretaker Government led by Fakhruddin Ahmed. This government, functioning like an interim government navigated Bangladesh through its worst political crisis since 1991 and held free and fair elections in December 2008. Despite several drawbacks, this government introduced a number of political reforms, and strengthened key institutions in the country.

  • ISBN 81-86019-59-6,
  • E-copy available

Pakistan Occupied Kashmir : Changing the Discourse

  • Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

The report brings out key facts relating to the history of PoK and analyses the prevailing political situation in the region. The report aims to disseminate information on PoK, inform public opinion and create awareness on a crucial issue which has been largely ignored.

  • ISBN 81-86019-90-1 ,
  • Price: ?. 175/-
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India-Bangladesh Relations: Towards Convergence

  • Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Taking note of the strategic importance of India and Bangladesh for each other, the report cautions against complacency and argues that the Indian PM’s visit provides an opportunity to take India-Bangladesh relations to a higher trajectory and move towards a strategic partnership. The significance of strong India-Bangladesh ties goes beyond the bilateral context. Good relations between India and Bangladesh will have positive influence on the region. Regional countries like Nepal, Bhutan, Myanmar and Thailand will benefit from trade and transit connectivity between India and Bangladesh.

  • ISBN 81-86019-91-X ,
  • Price: ₹ 175/-
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The Terror Challenge In South Asia and Prospect of Regional Cooperation

  • Publisher: Pentagon Security International

This book is an attempt to study the problem of terrorism in South Asia, which has often been perceived as its hub. The contributors to the volume belonging to South Asian region have provided valuable insights on the issue of terrorism and have also suggested measures to deal with the problem. They consider terrorism as a phenomenon that has been harmful to society, economy and polity of the South Asian nations. At the same time, they also point out that there should not be over-emphasis on the use of force. In fact, a calibrated use of force is likely to be more effective.

  • ISBN 978-81-8274-599-5 ,
  • Price: ?. 695/-
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India’s Cyber Security Challenge

  • Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

This report argues that Government and the private sector give cyber security some priority in their security and risk management plans, and do this jointly. Being a report that is addressed to the security community in the widest sense and intended to stimulate public discussion, it relies on publicly available information.

  • ISBN 81-86019-98-7,
  • Price: ?. 125/-
  • E-copy available