RESEARCH CLUSTERS
Private Sector Participation in Defence Production: Industrial Licensing and FDI Issues
Notwithstanding positive developments over the last decade, certain grey areas in industrial licensing and FDI policy need further improvement to facilitate the private sector’s more meaningful participation in the Indian defence industry.
How Accurate is the NTI Nuclear Materials Security Index?
While the project that produced the Report engaged some credible scholars from western universities and elsewhere, but the control and leadership exercised on the project by known non-proliferation activists may have sent a wrong signal to the non-western world.
The New Year Saga: China Dampens Tibetan’s Celebration
The Chinese New Year celebrations formally began on Monday, January 23. China has become 4710 years old as per its lunar calendar.
Popular Demonstrations in Russia and Putin’s Return to the Presidency
Putin is likely to overcome ongoing protests and return as President in the March elections, although his popularity could fall further if he fails to respond to the growing signs of discontent on significant issues relating to transparency and accountability.
Analysing the failed Coup in Bangladesh
The failed coup indicates the penetration of Islamists and more specifically that of the Hizb ut-Tahrir whose main support base is among the educated youth, who are highly motivated and belong to affluent families in urban areas.
Bangladesh survives yet another Military coup attempt
Ever since the India-friendly Sheikh Hasina government came into office after sweeping the December 2008 general elections, her domestic opponents and their foreign patrons have been plotting the ouster of her government through undemocratic means.
China's White Papers on Space: An Analysis
China's space programme is not only an attempt to demonstrate technological or military superiority, but is aimed at achieving great power status.
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Round TableJanuary 30, 20121100 hrs
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Fellows' SeminarFebruary 3, 20121030 to 1300 hrs
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Fellows' SeminarFebruary 24, 20121030 to 1300 hrs
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Fellows' SeminarFebruary 24, 20121030 to 1300 hrs
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Fellows' SeminarMarch 2, 20121030 to 1300 hrs
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Fellows' SeminarJanuary 6, 2012
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Fellows' SeminarJanuary 13, 2012
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Fellows' SeminarJanuary 6, 2012
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Round TableDecember 2, 2011
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National Strategy LectureDecember 14, 2011