IAF Equipment and Force Structure Requirements to Meet External Threats, 2032 In keeping with the theme ‘IAF Deep Multidimensional Change 2032: Imperatives and a Roadmap’, this article focuses on the responses to the external threat challenges that are likely to be face by IAF in 2032. The seexternal challenges have been identified to be the individual Chinese and Pakistani threats as well as a combined Sino-Pak threat. The article confines itself to developing a possible force structure only in terms of numbers of combat and support aircraft of various types for 2032. Vivek Kapur | January 2014 | Journal of Defence Studies
Peace is Everybody’s Business by Arjun Ray The state of Jammu and Kashmir has been ravaged by terror for over two decades. The scourge of terror, which was largely limited to the Kashmir valley and Jammu region, cast a shadow on Ladakh, the largest district of the state. In 1999, Ladakh, and in particular the area of Kargil, earned fame for the bloody battle that was fought between India and Pakistan. The inhabitants of Ladakh, largely Muslims of the Shia faith and Buddhists, were alienated, victims of apathy and neglect, living in abject poverty and denied governance. Mandip Singh | January 2013 | Journal of Defence Studies
New Egypt’s Democracy Woes – Challenges for President Morsi It is only when and if the three authorities – legislature, executive and the judiciary – interact and work in tandem with one another can effective and inclusive governance begin and Egypt’s flailing economy sputter back to life. Melissa M. Cyrill | January 10, 2013 | Backgrounder
The Aggressor Will Always Get Away Instant, hard and yet calibrated military, diplomatic and political response is needed since mere warnings and protestations have proved grossly inadequate to change Pakistan’s behaviour. Ramesh Phadke | January 10, 2013 | IDSA Comments
The UN Internal Review Panel Report and Sri Lanka’s Urgent Need for Accountability With the release of the United Nations Internal Review Panel Report in November 2012, the deteriorating human rights situation in Sri Lanka has once again captured the attention of the world. Thiruni Kelegama | January 09, 2013 | Issue Brief
India’s New Science Policy is about Innovation STI 2013 envisages the creation of a word-class infrastructure for R&D and skill development as well as encouraging the scientific community by providing adequate opportunities and better career options. Ajey Lele | January 09, 2013 | IDSA Comments
Contribution of the Indian Armed Forces to the Second World War: Book Release and Panel Discussion The contribution of the Indian Army to the victory of the allied forces in the Second World War is immense. Unfortunately, this has not been sufficiently highlighted. The younger generation needs to be reminded of the sacrifices made by their forefathers. Untitled | January 08, 2013 | Special Feature
Is the Return of Shinzo Abe Good News for India? With Abe taking a nationalistic stance and confronting China over the Senkakus, India-Japan cooperation could suffer since it does not seem to be in India’s interest to confront China. Adrien Frossard | January 08, 2013 | Issue Brief
The Delhi Incident and China’s Information vs Security Paradox The CCP is so concerned about stability and peace that the only way it thinks it can continue in power is by controlling what the Chinese people read and listen to. Gunjan Singh | January 08, 2013 | IDSA Comments
India, to the South China Sea and Beyond This commentary attempts to map out some of the salient options for India in the region east of the Indian Ocean, that is, from the South China Sea (SCS) extending to the South Pacific. A maritime debate, the role and function of the Indian Navy is thus central. Saloni Salil | January 2013 | Journal of Defence Studies
