Keynote Address at the Eleventh Asian Security Conference All-out wars are no longer the norm for settling disputes among states. Rapid globalisation has led to profound changes by creating interdependence amongst states and people making inter-state wars an era of bygone years. Liberal policies are increasingly connecting Asia to the world economy and building high stakes for peace and world order. India is committed to building a strong, non-discriminatory international norms and institutes to strengthen world peace and stability. A. K. Antony July 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
Joint Logistics: The Way Forward Joint logistics is an emerging imperative in the Indian operational context. The author argues that there is a tremendous scope for integration of logistics amongst the three services. A number of areas such as automation of common logistic processes, modes of transportation, certain provisioning and procurement policies and medical services have been identified. There is an urgent need to identify the commonality in processes and practices to initiate the process of jointmanship in the field of military logistics. S. Bhalla July 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
Chinese Naval Strategy in the Twenty First Century: The Turn to Mahan In order to gauge the likely direction of Chinese foreign and security policy, it is important to follow Chinese commentary on how Beijing should manage its ascent to 'peaceful rise' which is claimed to be replete with references to 'history' and 'strategic theory'. The past does not predetermine the future, but by no means is it inconsequential. S. Rajasimman July 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
China’s Emerging Cyber War Doctrine China will develop much greater depth and sophistication in its understanding and handling of information warfare techniques and operations. With Indian security becoming increasingly dependent on date processing and network centricity, it will become extremely vulnerable to such information warfare campaigns. India needs to adopt a multidisciplinary approach towards dealing with the emerging cyber warfare threats and develop appropriate response. Gurmeet Kanwal July 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
Deterring Threat from Weapons of Mass Destruction A relaxed security situation has the potential to provide space for non-state actors to launch an attack with Weapons of Mass Destruction. While it may be difficult to deter WMD threats, there are ways and means to minimise the possibility of WMD attacks. The author argues that the solution lies in adopting an integrated approach by simultaneously addressing the 'demand' and 'supply' side of the WMD threat. This would imply maintaining pressure on nuclear capable states to heighten security of nuclear assets and also, severing the drug mafia-terrorist linkages in the longer run. Dushyant Singh July 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
India’s Defence Cooperation Defence cooperation is an ideal tool to advance the national foreign policy objectives by building bridges of friendship, preventing conflicts, building mutual trust and capacities on a global basis. The process signals the political commitment to develop cooperative relations and dispel mistrust and misperception on issues of common military interest. The evolving geostrategic realities necessitates that policy guidelines be formulated for integrated inter-ministerial planning on issues concerning the external security of the country. Arvind Dutta July 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
Furthering ‘No First Use’ in India-Pakistan Context Pakistan has not subscribed to No First Use. That it could do so has been expressed informally by its President Zardari. India could take up the issue with Pakistan at a forum discussing Confidence Building Measures as and when the composite dialogue resumes. The Lahore Memorandum of Understanding posits such consultations. To get Pakistan on board, India may require initiating a strategic dialogue with Pakistan, outside of the existing composite dialogue framework. This would build trust that could impact other areas of the peace process positively. Ali Ahmed July 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
F-22 Raptor : Economics versus Technology The US Department of Defence has been contemplating whether to lift the ban on F-22 exports, the fifth generation stealth aircraft. This would mean that many of the US allies namely Japan, Israel and others might become interested in procuring the aircraft. For Japan it would provide much needed air superiority to the Japanese Air Force concerned at North Korean long range missiles and nuclear capabilities (even though the US has stationed a dozen F-22s at Kadena air base in Japan since May 2009). Israel would like to get the aircraft to launch any pre-emptive strike on Iran. Pankaj K Jha July 13, 2009 IDSA Comments
Emerging East Asian Security Architecture Security in the traditional sense of the term constitutes only a partial facet of its overarching depiction. A comprehensive concept, a holistic view of security must include social cohesion, emotional integration, well being of the people, inclusive development and not the least any more, collective progress in the world and a more humane, pluralistic, equitable and just international order. It is argued that East Asian security architecture would be more sustainable if the lead nations of the region work collectively towards attainment these objectives. V. P. Dutta July 2009 Journal of Defence Studies
Counter Bio-Terror Modern Nation States are complex systems that today suffer from the affliction of terrorism, which can attack its vital centers and connective tissue. Even as nation’s try to counter, terrorists… Continue reading Counter Bio-Terror Peter Garretson July-September 2009 CBW Magazine
