Stephen P. Cohen and Sunil Dasgupta, Arming without Aiming: India’s Military Modernisation Stephen Cohen has been a long-time South Asia watcher. His books on the region’s two protagonist militaries (The Pakistan Army and The Indian Army: Its Contribution to the Development of the Nation) have established him as an influential military analyst. His other two books, India: Emerging Power and The Idea of Pakistan, have further enhanced his reputation as a leading interpreter of the region not only for the Americans but for the South Asians themselves. The present book has been co-authored by Sunil Dasgupta from the University of Maryland. Ali Ahmed | January 2012 | Journal of Defence Studies
The Poor Prospects of the CTBT Entering Into Force While Indonesia’s ratification has given a boost to the CTBT, the positions of the other hold-out countries do not show any promise of forward movement. Ch. Viyyanna Sastry | January 09, 2012 | IDSA Comments
The Political Future of Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf In a nation beleaguered by a multitude of problems ranging from a deteriorating law and order situation to massive power cuts and a sliding economy, Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf has become a beacon for change. Sumita Kumar | January 06, 2012 | IDSA Comments
India’s Nuclear Security Policy Though India has supported and adopted the international legal framework for nuclear security, it has adopted a somewhat unique approach reflecting its policy of cautious activism. Rajiv Nayan | January 05, 2012 | IDSA Comments
2011: A Strategic Survey The year 2011 will stand out in history as the year of the Arab Spring, when people in Northern Africa and West Asia rose up against tyranny and revolted for political emancipation. A. Vinod Kumar | January 04, 2012 | Issue Brief
Check the Downslide in India-Bangladesh Relations India should implement its agreements with Bangladesh in a time bound manner, fast track trans-border infrastructural developmental schemes and address the interests of the common people of Bangladesh. Pushpita Das | January 04, 2012 | IDSA Comments
2012: The Changing Geopolitical Environment and Tasks before Indian foreign policy While India’s ability to handle the challenges may be constrained by a slowing economy, it would need to manage them through requisite diplomatic skill and finesse. Arvind Gupta | January 03, 2012 | IDSA Comments
North Korea after Kim Jong-Il: Implications for East Asian Security The demise of the North Korean leader Kim Jong-Il on December 17, 2011 has introduced a new dimension to the security situation in Northeast Asia. The future of East Asian security would largely be shaped by developments that unfold in the Korean peninsula. Rajaram Panda , Victoria Tuke | January 02, 2012 | Issue Brief
The Delicate Balance: Israel and India’s Foreign Policy Practice India's foreign policy interactions with Israel are marked by a political discreetness which is in contrast to its prominent political engagement with the Palestinians and countries of the Arab world. India plays down its robust defence engagement with Israel, censures Israeli policies regarding the Palestinians, supports Palestinian-related resolutions at multi-lateral forums like the UN, differs strongly from Israeli policy on issues such as Iran's nuclear programme while being opposed to the possibility of Iran acquiring nuclear weapons capability. S. Samuel C. Rajiv | January 2012 | Strategic Analysis
India’s Overseas Assets: Do They Contribute to Energy Security? When a resource-deficient country becomes industrialised lifestyles become increasingly energy intensive, compelling it to seek resources overseas. Shebonti Ray Dadwal | January 2012 | Strategic Analysis
