Political Rift Deepens in Japan over Senkakus’ Nationalization Even though both the national and metropolitan governments might eventually decide to come to an agreement, the possible repercussions on Japan’s bilateral relations with China and Taiwan might still create serious hurdles in proceeding with the nationalization plan for the Senkakus. Pranamita Baruah July 18, 2012 IDSA Comments
Growing American Interest in Pakistan occupied Kashmir The US seems to be devising a multi-pronged agenda to deal with the growing Chinese influence in PoK, to compel Pakistani acquiescence in the ongoing stabilisation efforts in Afghanistan and ensure its long term presence in the region. Priyanka Singh July 17, 2012 IDSA Comments
Growing American Interest in Pakistan occupied Kashmir The US seems to be devising a multi-pronged agenda to deal with the growing Chinese influence in PoK, to compel Pakistani acquiescence in the ongoing stabilisation efforts in Afghanistan and ensure its long term presence in the region. Priyanka Singh July 17, 2012 IDSA Comments
The Turnaround in China’s Tibet Policy: Will Tourism Boost Benefit Tibetans? The gestation period of 3-5 years to implement this tourism project gives China sufficient time to complete several projects linked to Tibet that improve connectivity, trade and commerce. Mandip Singh July 17, 2012 IDSA Comments
The Arms Trade Treaty While the Arms Trade Treaty initiative remains the most important initiative relating to conventional arms regulation within the United Nations, the lack of consensus on issues of scope, parameters and criteria and implementation and international assistance makes it likely that we could end up with a weak treaty. Nupur Brahma July 17, 2012 Backgrounder
The Rupee Crunch and India- Bhutan Economic Engagement* While loans, grants and lines of credit offer a solution to deal with immediate crises, it is important to gauge the long-term impact of such Indian policies on India-Bhutan relations. Medha Bisht July 16, 2012 Issue Brief
The Problem of Grand Strategy This paper interrogates the concept of grand strategy. Its proponents argue that the absence of a publicly articulated and coherent grand strategy leads to incoherence in practice: armed forces acquire technologies without a strategy, government departments pursue their specific interests without reference to overarching national goals, and diplomats have a hard time explaining India’s behaviour to foreign interlocutors. V. Krishnappa July 2012 Journal of Defence Studies
Armies, Wars and their Food by D. Vijaya Rao For anyone to talk and write about wars, the basic predicament is how to create novelty of information since subjects related to wars and heroism are so well covered both in text and folklore. This is precisely the aspect where the author, D. Vijaya Rao, has been able to achieve distinction. Virander Kumar July 2012 Journal of Defence Studies
India Russia Military Cooperation Which Way Forward? This article considers the relationship—in defence terms—between India and Russia. It looks at the level of military cooperation and the nexus the two countries have created in regard to arms transfers and their joint research into, and production of, weapons systems. This relationship is, of course, one that is constantly evolving as different strategic and political pressures come to bear. The analysis here concentrates on the current standing of the defence links between Delhi and Moscow. Rod Thornton July 2012 Journal of Defence Studies
Should India Conduct an ASAT Test Now? A decision to conduct an ASAT test has to be a nuanced one considering the strategic advantages such a test could offer and the diplomatic elbow room that it would give during negotiations on a space arms control mechanism. Ajey Lele July 11, 2012 IDSA Comments
