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The Modi factor in Central Asia

The Modi factor in Central Asia

Modi’s activism is welcomed in Central Asian countries, though they know that India has already missed the bus and it has a lot of catching up to do.

June 24, 2015

Indonesian Military’s Role Enlargement in Counter-Terrorism

Indonesian Military’s Role Enlargement in Counter-Terrorism

While the Indonesian military played a crucial role in counter-terrorism since the late 1940s, the fall of Suharto in 1998 and democratisation led to the Police dominating this task, especially after the first Bali bombings in 2002. Lately, however, the Indonesian military has reclaimed part of this role, mainly due to the rising threat from the Islamic State.

June 24, 2015

Adequate Empowerment of the Services and Financial Oversight Yet to be Achieved

Adequate Empowerment of the Services and Financial Oversight Yet to be Achieved

Converting the Services` HQs as departments of the government within the scope of Allocation of Business Rules, with responsibility to Parliament for obtaining defence appropriations, may be in the long-term interests of the country.

June 23, 2015

Yemen’s Endless Agony

Yemen’s Endless Agony

Iran has lent some support to the Houthis, but its support is not a decisive factor. The Saudis have for exaggerated Iran’s role and have in the process made it difficult for themselves to see the reality.

June 23, 2015

21st Century Proliferation and Tracking: Tackling Arms Proliferation in the Modern Conflict Landscape

21st Century Proliferation and Tracking: Tackling Arms Proliferation in the Modern Conflict Landscape

Time and again, civilian masses the world over have been at the receiving end of legions of conventional weapons systems leaving destructive direct and indirect consequences in their wake. The copious arms -and their ammunition- currently in circulation range from assault rifles, rocket launchers, anti-aircraft weapons to pistols, machine guns as well as missiles, grenades and other explosive ordnances.

June 23, 2015

BBIN-MVA: Pushing Regional Integration through Sub-regional Cooperation

BBIN-MVA: Pushing Regional Integration through Sub-regional Cooperation

The BBIN-MVA would enable seamless sub-regional connectivity, deeper integration on economic issues and people-to-people contact between the four counties.

June 19, 2015

John Kerry’s visit to Sochi: The new dynamics of Russia-U.S. engagement

John Kerry’s visit to Sochi: The new dynamics of Russia-U.S. engagement

The new contours of a Russia-U.S. engagement appear to be shaping up. There is a growing realization in the U.S. that treating Russia as an adversary can be counter-productive.

June 11, 2015

Notun Projonmo-Nayi Disha in India-Bangladesh Relations

Notun Projonmo-Nayi Disha in India-Bangladesh Relations

While heralding a new era in building regional connectivity, the Modi government has taken what was a warm relationship with Bangladesh to a new high.

June 11, 2015

Ensuring Peace in the Northeast

Ensuring Peace in the Northeast

The internal security situation in the North-eastern states is complex. It requires people with in-depth knowledge of the terrain, society, politics and culture and history of insurgency in the region to be placed in positions entrusted with the handling of affairs.

June 11, 2015

The Ambush in Manipur: New Dimensions to Militant Violence in the Northeast

The Ambush in Manipur: New Dimensions to Militant Violence in the Northeast

Obtaining Myanmar’s help to counter covert Chinese connections with insurgent groups like the UWSA and by extension with anti-India militant groups such as the NSCN (K) is important for long term stability in the Northeast.

June 11, 2015

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