India–Israel Defence Engagement: Land Forces’ Cooperation The Israeli military has been tested through the entire range of conflict from the conventional to the asymmetric since its inception in May 1948 to the present day. In the process, it has become one of the most powerful military forces in West Asia, with a reputation to match. Not many are aware that Indian Jews, notably the Bene Israelis, have served with distinction under Indian chieftains as well as the East India Company a few hundred years ago. Alok Deb July 2017 Strategic Analysis
A Perspective on India–Israel Defence and Security Ties India’s defence and security ties with West Asia has not been a recent phenomena but dates back to more than a century. Indian cavalry soldiers scripted a brave saga of courage and sacrifice in what perhaps may be described as the last cavalry charge in history. This unique cavalry action on September 23, 1918 comprising the Jodhpur, Mysore and Hyderabad Lancers (as part of the 15th Imperial Service Cavalry Brigade) was tasked with capturing the port city of Haifa in present day Israel. N.A.K. Browne July 2017 Strategic Analysis
India–Israel: Retrospective and Prospective Shimon Peres’ (then Foreign Minister of Israel) meeting with Eduardo Faleiro (then Indian Minister of State for External Affairs) on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York in September 1992 was among the first ministerial-level contacts between India and Israel after the establishment of diplomatic relations in January of that year. Peres, whom I was to meet many times in the ensuing years in my various capacities, left a deep impression on me. Chinmaya R. Gharekhan July 2017 Strategic Analysis
Editors’ Introduction India’s burgeoning relationship with Israel since January 1992 is an exemplar of India’s post-Cold War foreign policy practice. From a relationship described as ‘stillborn for 40 years’ to the broad-spectrum partnership a quarter century later, India–Israel relations ties have developed well, pushed by a rapid expansion of defence ties. The growth of the India–Israel partnership is a testimony to the sagacity shown by Indian and Israeli leaders in steering the relationship forward, despite the baggage of a fraught and convulsive neighbourhood. Jayant Prasad , S. Samuel C. Rajiv July 2017 Strategic Analysis
A European Union Army: Objective or Chimera? The success of nascent efforts within the EU towards military integration will depend on the ability of members to reconcile existing commitments within the NATO framework vis-à-vis a EUA. Gautam Sen June 30, 2017 IDSA Comments
India-US Relations: On the Upward Trajectory The foreign policy establishment can justifiably feel upbeat with the results of the Modi-Trump meeting, which have been most gratifying especially given the uncertainties in the run-up to the visit. Ashok Sajjanhar June 30, 2017 IDSA Comments
Way Forward on the Gorkhaland Issue Subject to a political consensus, there may still be some scope for a solution short of a full-fledged Gorkhaland state Gautam Sen June 29, 2017 IDSA Comments
Unpacking China’s White Paper on Maritime Cooperation under BRI The vision document considers maritime security cooperation as a lynchpin in the MSR and attempts to redesign the existing maritime security architecture in the oceanic arena of MSR. Abhay Kumar Singh June 28, 2017 Issue Brief
Will the GCC Survive? It is unrealistic and naïve to expect Qatar to surrender. And it is not beyond diplomacy to work out a face-saving formula K. P. Fabian June 27, 2017 IDSA Comments
More than a family feud: Arab Gulf unity under stress The GCC is witnessing a massive diplomatic crisis because of Riyadh’s assertiveness, on the one hand, and Doha’s resistance to a Saudi-dominated regional order, on the other. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan June 27, 2017 IDSA Comments
