Assertiveness in The People’s Liberation Army: Pressure on The Party? The talk of ‘nationalising’ the PLA seems to have been lost in the slew of sops that the Party has given the PLA in the recent past, but it is not clear for how long such a demand can be parried. Mandip Singh | October 01, 2012 | IDSA Comments
Brajesh Mishra’s Legacy to National Security and Diplomacy As the first national security adviser of India, Brajesh Mishra’s contribution towards building a viable national security management system will always be remembered. Arvind Gupta | September 30, 2012 | IDSA Comments
Swedish Investments in the Indian Defence Industry: Prospects and challenges This commentary looks at the characteristics of Saab’s recent investments as well as the prospect and challenges for current and future Swedish-Indian collaboration in the defence industrial sector. Rebecka S. Rydberg | September 28, 2012 | IDSA Comments
Japan’s “Nationalisation” of Senkaku: Internal and External Determinants Japan’s nationalisation of Senkaku Island has given China a chance to reassert its territorial claims, which has resulted in widespread anti-Japan protests as well as a diplomatic spat between Beijing and Tokyo. Shamshad A. Khan | September 25, 2012 | IDSA Comments
The Iranian Nuclear Imbroglio and the NAM Summit Though the NAM Summit was an important occasion for Iran to showcase its diplomatic acceptability, its impact on the future contours of the Iranian nuclear imbroglio will likely be minimal. S. Samuel C. Rajiv | September 19, 2012 | Issue Brief
“No-Cost, No-Commitment (NCNC)” Trials in Capital Procurements: Time for a Review NCNC trials in capital procurements have been found to restrain quality participation in the tender process and in turn defeat the purpose of quality acquisition of military hardware through competitive bidding. This calls for a review of the practice. Mahendra Prasad | September 18, 2012 | IDSA Comments
India and Tajikistan: Building a long-term Strategic Partnership President Rahmon’s visit reconfirms the commitment of India and Tajikistan to impart greater dynamism to their relationship through a long-term strategic partnership for cooperation in the political, security, economic, energy and cultural areas. Meena Singh Roy | September 18, 2012 | IDSA Comments
The Wages of Naivety It is hoped that regrettable as the murder of Ambassador Stevens is, those in authority in Washington might be persuaded to do their ‘sums’ once again and take a second look. R. S. Kalha | September 18, 2012 | IDSA Comments
India’s Defence Industry: Need for Urgent Decisions In the absence of a sustained and visible commitment to rapid indigenisation, India’s dependence on foreign suppliers for its defence needs will only increase and India will sadly remain a ‘knowledge colony’. Ramesh Phadke | September 18, 2012 | IDSA Comments
Are the Armed Forces Game for 3PL? 3PL support has not become integral to the defence forces’ administrative functions yet. Considering the funds that can be saved, manpower that can be freed to train for operational readiness, the adept, proficient and skilful resources that can be used to upgrade its standards and capabilities, the armed forces should not to drag their feet in this important issue. Venu Gopal | September 17, 2012 | Issue Brief
