The Islamist Challenge in West Asia: Doctrinal and Political Competitions After the Arab Spring Publisher: Pentagon Press2013 Following the Arab Spring, the West Asia-North Africa (WANA) region is witnessing interactions between the various strands of Islamism-Wahhabiya in Saudi Arabia; the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and its affiliates in other Arab countries, and the radical strand represented by Al Qaeda and its associated organisations - in an environment of robust competition and even conflict. This work examines these issues in some details. It provides an overview of the political aspects of Islamic law – the Sharia, as it evolved from early Islam and, over the last two hundred years, experienced the impact of Western colonialism. This book draws on a rich variety of source material which has been embellished by the author’s extensive diplomatic experience in the Arab world over three decades. ISBN 978-81-8274-737-1, Price: ₹. 695/- E-copy available Talmiz Ahmad Book
Militant Groups in South Asia Publisher: Pentagon Press2014 This book is an attempt to profile important militant groups presently active in South Asian countries. The threat perception from each group has been covered in this book in details. The book will be useful for further research on militancy, terrorism, radicalisation and security related issues. ISBN 978-81-8274-754-8, Price: ₹. 995/- E-copy available Surinder Kumar Sharma , Anshuman Behera Book
Central Asia: Democracy, Instability and Strategic Game in Kyrgyzstan Publisher: Pentagon Press2014 Central Asia remains both stable and unpredictable after 20 years of its reemergence. The states here continue to undergo complex nation-building process, which is far from complete. The book is an attempt to provide an overview of political and strategic processes at work in the region by taking the case of Kyrgyzstan – tracing the events erupted since 2005 and more after 2010. ISBN 978-81-8274-752-4, Price: ₹. 995/- E-copy available P. Stobdan Book
Emerging Trends in West Asia: Regional and Global Implications Publisher: Pentagon Press2014 The book provides an in-depth assessment of socio-political, economic and strategic trends unfolding in West Asia. It also explores options for India to enhance existing relations with the West Asian region in a much more meaningful manner. The complexities of West Asia have been systematically explored by scholars, diplomats and specialists to advance the understanding of West Asia's political and strategic architecture. ISBN 978-81-8274-771-5, Price: ₹. 995/- E-copy available Meena Singh Roy Book
India and the Nuclear Non-proliferation Regime – The Perennial Outlier Publisher: Cambridge University Press ISBN 978-11-0705-662-6 Price: Rs.895/- The book describes India as a unique case of an outlier surviving outside the regime’s overarching system, as a nuclear-capable state with prolonged record of resistance (and selective adherence), but ending up seeking opportunities to engage with its normative structures. The ideological and policy shifts that had shaped India’s transformative journey from a perennial outlier to one seeking greater integration with the regime, though, also exemplifies the underlying strategic paradoxes and dogmatic incongruities. The book assesses how these dynamics will determine India’s role in global anti-proliferation and its status in the emerging global nuclear order. A. Vinod Kumar Book
The Other Kashmir: Society, Culture and Politics in the Karakoram Himalayas Publisher: Pentagon Press2014 The book deals with the historical, cultural, geopolitical, strategic, socio-economic and political perspectives on the entire Karakoram-Himalayan region. It is based on the papers contributed by area specialists and experts from the region. ISBN 978-81-8274-797-5, Price: ₹. 1495/- E-copy available K. Warikoo Book
The Unfinished War in Afghanistan: 2001-2014 Publisher: Pentagon Press2014 This book makes a modest attempt to contribute to the ongoing debate on future challenges for Afghanistan as the largest ever coalition of Western forces prepares to withdraw. It seeks to examine key political developments within Afghanistan over the last one decade in response to the US-led Western military and political intervention. ISBN 978-81-8274-762-3, Price: ₹. 1495/- E-copy available Vishal Chandra Book
Andaman and Nicobar Islands : India’s Untapped Strategic Assets Publisher: Pentagon Press2014 The author argues that though the islands are an environmentally sensitive region, its strategic importance in the present day context for India cannot be diminished. The book offers suggestions about ways in which India can leverage the geographical location of the islands, especially the Great Nicobar Island at the western entrance of the Straits of Malacca, to tap the potential of the islands to meet India's commercial and security challenges without www sacrificing the environmental concerns ISBN 978-81-8274-774-6, Price: ₹. 995/- E-copy available Sanat Kaul Book
Asian Strategic Review 2015: India as a Security Provider Publisher: Pentagon Press2014 India’s role as a security provider has increasingly been discussed and debated over a period of time. This has received a fillip as a result of India's growing capabilities, both economic and military. The 2015 edition of the Asian Strategic Review, is possibly the first book which analyses this facet in the Asian context. The book assesses India's capabilities as well as existing limitations. It contextualizes India's role in relation to important regions. Multinational fora and specific countries in Asia. The publication aims to provide greater clarity on the past, present and future contours of India's role as a security provider, in light of evolving strategic contours and its security implications. ISBN 978-81-8274-825-5, Price: ₹. 995/- E-copy available S. D. Muni , Vivek Chadha Book
China Yearbook 2013 Publisher: Magnum Books Pvt Ltd2014 An annual publication from the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), the China Yearbook is a round-up of events and issues of significance that occurred in China during the past year and covers important developments in the domestic and foreign policy spheres. ISBN 978-93-82512-24-0, Price: ₹. 795/- E-copy available Naval Jagota Book
