Khamenei Strikes Back Khamenei may view this election as a means to restore his authority and reassure his followers that he is still firmly in control and will continue to safeguard the ideology of the Islamic Revolution. M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi April 13, 2012 IDSA Comments
Competing Exceptionalisms: US-India Defence Relationship This article analyses US-India strategic relations and the potential role of defence trade. First, it argues that cooperative relations between the two countries are hindered by “competing exceptionalisms” and the lack of a pre-existing model for the relationship. At the same time, bilateral relations are being strengthened by a convergence of interests and increasing societal linkages. Even on issues that have historically divided New Delhi and Washington-such as relations with third countries-there is a more nuanced understanding of differing perspectives in both capitals. Anit Mukherjee , Manohar Thyagraj April 2012 Journal of Defence Studies
Defence Acquisition Institute: A Viewpoint While delivering the keynote address at the International Seminar on Defence Acquisitions on July 12, 2011, Defence Minister A.K. Antony accepted the need to impart training to the defence acquisition functionaries. Further, he agreed that a dedicated institute needs to be set up for the purpose. It is the first time that the training of acquisition staff has received the attention that it deserves as reforms in India’s defence acquisition regime have so far been limited to procedures only. Mrinal Suman April 2012 Journal of Defence Studies
The Problems with the NTI Ranking on Nuclear Security Indexing will provide a further opportunity for countries to make allegations that the NGOs working on nuclear security are basically pushing the agenda of the US non-proliferation community as well as of the US government. Rajiv Nayan , Ch. Viyyanna Sastry April 09, 2012 Issue Brief
A Wake up Call for Sri Lanka at the UNHRC India’s vote at the UNHRC may is the first step to send a clear message to the Rajapakse government that it cannot continue to postpone a political resolution of the Tamil issue. Smruti S. Pattanaik April 09, 2012 IDSA Comments
Stephen P. Cohen and Others, The Future of Pakistan Post 9/11, the regional strategic discourse in and on south Asia has been overwhelmed by Pakistan and Afghanistan. The past 10 years witnessed Pakistan’s degeneration into a violent, terror-infested state with diminishing authority of the civilian set-up. Moreover, its role in abetting terrorism as an instrument of state policy became known and was acknowledged internationally. The prevailing situation in Pakistan is grave and the likely future scenarios dismaying. Priyanka Singh April 2012 Journal of Defence Studies
Tibetan Self Immolation: A Cry in the Wilderness? Millions all over the world who saw the self immolation of Jamphel Yeshi could not but have failed to be moved at the gruesome sight and at the plight of the hapless Tibetans. R. S. Kalha April 04, 2012 IDSA Comments
The Jordanian King’s Challenges The only way out for King Abdullah seems to be to commit himself to truly representative democracy and all-inclusive development. Jagdish N Singh April 04, 2012 IDSA Comments
Arvind Gupta, Amitav Mallik and Ajey Lele (eds), Space Security: Need for Global Convergence The book, Space Security: Need for Global Convergence, is about organizing the commons of Outer Space. The international legal framework for Outer Space, which has been in place for the last four decades, has, time and again, affirmed that Space must be used for peaceful purposes. S.K. Das April 2012 Journal of Defence Studies
Are Drone Strikes in Pakistan Legally Justified? Pakistan as the host state for non-state actors cannot escape responsibility towards the latter’s acts whether these are committed with or without its knowledge, and it must do everything in its capacity to rein them in these groups. Ashutosh Misra April 03, 2012 IDSA Comments
