Unravelling Insurgent Groups’ Strategy: The Case of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim in India The overall strategy of the National Socialist Council of Nagalim led by Thuingaleng Muivah and Isak Chisi Swu-NSCN (IM) presents a mixed picture, viewed through the prism of seven dimensions of organization and leadership, mobilization strategy, time, support, terrain, technology, and the issue of legitimacy. Namrata Goswami May 2008 Strategic Analysis
India-Indonesia: Emerging Strategic Confluence in the Indian Ocean Region India and Indonesia, the two major regional powers, have in the recent past initiated intimate bilateral relations. With globalization as a key driver, the two countries have reconfigured their relationship particularly in the economic and defence spheres. The signing of the strategic partnership in 2005 has been critical to strengthening of the bilateral ties. Security relations are complimentary. While India needs to safeguard its interests in Southeast Asia, Indonesia needs a benign power like India for its security concerns. Pankaj K Jha May 2008 Strategic Analysis
Maoists in Nepal and India: Tactical Alliances and Ideological Differences Links between Nepalese Maoists and Indian Maoists started in 1995 and have grown subsequently. During the initial stages of their collaboration, the Nepalese Maoists sought strategic and material support from their Indian counterparts. Later, differences emerged over the introduction of 'prachandapath'. However, links continued at the ideological level, confined to debate and discussions on the nature of revolution and State. Nihar R. Nayak May 2008 Strategic Analysis
From Fragmentation to Coalition: End of General Musharraf’s Politics? Ashok K. Behuria May 2008 Strategic Analysis
Conflict and Diplomacy: US and the Birth of Bangladesh, Pakistan Divides Anand Kumar May 2008 Strategic Analysis
ISRO Delivers Ten Satellites at a Go India’s Space Programme has been contributing a lot towards bestowing ‘Soft Power’ status to the country over the last couple of years. The success of the PSLV-C9 mission on April 28, 2008 is the latest in this regard. In this mission, the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) succeeded in placing ten satellites in space by using a single booster. This is a record given that till date no other country has put a cumulative weight of approximately 825 kilograms spread over ten different satellites in a single attempt into space. Ajey Lele April 30, 2008 IDSA Comments
