Pakistan-Afghanistan Relations: Stablizing Politics Through Economics The discourse on Pakistan-Afghanistan relations has usually centred on the political strategic dimensions of their relationship. This is not surprising given the acrimonious association between the two countries. Yet it is interesting to note that even against the backdrop of mounting tensions due to the deepening insurgency in Afghanistan, there has been unprecedented growth in economic activity between the two countries. This article explores the magnitude of economic relations between Pakistan and Afghanistan, and the potential that has for impacting political relations. Sumita Kumar March 2008 Strategic Analysis
Changing Geographical Factors in Planning and Conduct of Indian Military Operations The changing nature of geography plays a critical role in the planning and execution of military missions. Geography as a subject combines both the physical and human elements and the rapid transformation of the landscape owing to climate change, and the corresponding cultural impact has to be seriously considered in the environment-security link. Lessons from military history point to the fact that 'geographical ignorance' can be perilous. P. K. Gautam March 2008 Strategic Analysis
Capacity-Building in Defense Science and Technology: A Perspective from the DRDO Suranjan Pal , William Selvamurthy March 2008 Strategic Analysis
Illegal Migration, Insurgency, and the Political Economy of Assam Gurinder Singh March 2008 Strategic Analysis
Dyadic Relationship Between Conflict Dynamics and Negotiations: Exploring the Linkages Medha Bisht March 2008 Strategic Analysis
Naxalite Mayhem in Nayagarh In a meticulously planned offensive, reminiscent of the February 2004 attack at Koraput in Orissa, around 360 highly trained armed cadres belonging to the outlawed Communist Party of India-Maoist (CPI-Maoist) also known as Naxalites, including women cadres, carried out simultaneous attack on district armory, police training school armory, and the police stations of Nayagarh town, Nuagoan, Dasapalla and the Mahipur police outpost in Nayagarh district in Orissa. Nearly 15 police personnel including a civilian were killed and 5 others injured in the attack. Nihar R. Nayak February 28, 2008 IDSA Comments
Satellite Interception: US BMD Survives the Acid Test Rarely would a defence R&D agency get an actual operational scenario to test the capability of a military system before attaining total technological maturity. The much-maligned U.S. Missile Defence Agency (MDA) silenced its long-time critics by utilising such an opportunity through a successful interception of a dysfunctional military reconnaissance satellite which threatened to hit the Earth with hazardous fuel. A. Vinod Kumar February 26, 2008 IDSA Comments
Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS): Where from…Whither-Bound? The 2-day Indian Ocean Naval Symposium (IONS) in New Delhi (February 14-15, 2008) may well turn out to be a historic event for the countries of the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). As an arrangement for multilateral naval and maritime security cooperation among regional countries, IONS not only offered a forum for exchange of views but also showcased its importance and reach. Gurpreet S Khurana February 22, 2008 IDSA Comments
