India’s Nuclear Journey Post Kargil Kargil was an early milestone in India’s journey towards becoming a nuclear weapons power. Two decades later, India has shed the image of a reluctant nuclear power and morphed into being a responsible one. The credit for this achievement can be traced to the wisdom that is embedded in India’s nuclear doctrine that has guided the development, growth and deployment of its nuclear wherewithal. The hallmarks of the doctrine like Civilian control, No First Use, and Credible Minimum Deterrence have endured despite internal and external pressures. Prakash Menon | July-September 2019 | Journal of Defence Studies
Chemical Concerns: Raising Suspicion about Myanmar’s Covert CW Capability In late November 2019, the US representative Thomas DiNanno raised Myanmar’s non-compliance with the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) in a statement to the 24th CSP (Conference of State Parties) at… Continue reading Chemical Concerns: Raising Suspicion about Myanmar’s Covert CW Capability Animesh Roul | July-December 2019 | CBW Magazine
The Evolution of India’s National Security Architecture The Kargil War of 1999 focussed the nation’s attention on shortcomings in India’s national security management system, which was largely inherited from the British in 1947. A comprehensive review resulted in a major overhaul, ensuring tighter coordination between the various security structures, reforming the higher defence organisation, and bringing in a holistic approach, recognising the political, economic, technological, ecological and sociological factors impacting on national security. P. S. Raghavan | July-September 2019 | Journal of Defence Studies
The OIC’s Double Standards While the OIC is critical of India, it remains wary of treading on China’s toes when it comes to civil and religious rights of the Uyghur Muslims. The OIC reports also turn a Nelson’s eye to Pakistan’s treatment of its own ethnic Muslim minorities. The OIC has disregarded the fact that India is a democratic and secular country, where every citizen is free to practice one’s religion. Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy | July 19, 2019 | IDSA Comments
Need to Protect Soldiers from False FIRs The vulnerability of soldiers to exaggerated, motivated and false FIRs is fundamentally a result of the State preferring to deal with legal issues in disturbed areas within the framework of a law and order problem. Prakash Menon | July 19, 2019 | IDSA Comments
China’s Military Pursuit of Bio-Technology Developments in science and technology (S&T) impact both the character and nature of warfare profoundly. New innovations are turning out to be disruptive and any military which takes the lead… Continue reading China’s Military Pursuit of Bio-Technology Kanchana Ramanujam | July-December 2019 | CBW Magazine
Africa in the Global Order: Indian Perspective As a continent with vast natural, mineral and energy resources, Africa’s global significance in today’s world cannot be disputed. In recent years, Africa has become the centre of global attention with both traditional powers and emerging powers like China, India, Japan, and others engaging the countries in the region. Four specific developments denote the growing importance of Africa in the global order. Michael A.N.N. Oquaye | July-December 2019 | Africa Trends
Keynote Address “India-Africa Partnership in a Changing World” Mr. T.S. Tirumurti, Secretary (Economic Relations), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India I am privileged to be a part of the Africa Day round-table discussions on ‘India-Africa Partnership in a changing world’. It is an honour to be able to address such a distinguished gathering. I thank the Director General and IDSA for taking this initiative. I also welcome all Heads of Mission and representatives from African countries. T.S. Tirumurti | July-December 2019 | Africa Trends
Opening Remarks H.E Alem Tsehaye Woldemariam, Ambassador of Eritrea and Dean of African Heads of Missions It is my pleasure to be here for this important Africa Day roundtable dialogue on India-Africa Partnership in a Changing World. Alem Tsehaye Woldemariam | July-December 2019 | Africa Trends
Welcome Remarks The Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses has hosted the Africa Day Roundtable annually since the last three years in order to commemorate Africa Day, which was earlier referred to as African Freedom Day and African Liberation Day. The IDSA Africa Day Roundtable has evolved into a well-established platform to discuss India-Africa ties. It contributes to the giant strides that India has taken under the dynamic leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to re-define and transform its ties with the dynamic continent of Africa. Amb. Sujan R. Chinoy | July-December 2019 | Africa Trends
