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China Yearbook 2012		US-China Relations, India-China Relations, Foreign Policy, West Asia, Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), E-Book, China	Rukmani Gupta	East Asia	2013	BOOK	Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis (IDSA) 2013 An annual publication from the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), The China Yearbook 2012 is a round-up of events and issues of significance that occurred in China during the past year and covers important developments in the domestic and foreign policy spheres. ISBN 978-93-82512-03-5, Price: ₹. 695/- E-copy available	Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis (IDSA) ISBN: 978-93-82512-03-5 Price: Rs. 695/- [Download E-Copy] About the Book An annual publication from the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), The China Yearbook 2012 is a round-up of events and issues of significance that occurred in China during the past year and covers important developments in the domestic and foreign policy spheres. The second of the series, this Yearbook comprises twelve chapters and a chronology of important events through 2012. The first section reviews internal issues including the 18th Party Congress of the Communist Party of China, state-society relations, China’s economic growth, and developments in the military sphere. The second section examines China’s external relations including those with India and countries of South Asia, the United States, East Asia, Central Asia and important foreign policy developments across the globe. The third section explores China’s involvement in regions that may be considered global ‘hot spots’ – the South China Sea, Pakistan Occupied Kashmir and West Asia. The Yearbook seeks to promote a deeper understanding of contemporary issues affecting China and their impact on India, and will be useful for researchers, scholars and policy makers. Contents Introduction Section I: Internal Issues 1. Politics in China in 2012: Systemic Incrementalism and Beyond -- Avinash Godbole 2. State and Society in 2012 – Protesting for Responsive Governance Structures -- Rukmani Gupta 3. China’s Economy in 2012 – A Review -- G. Balachandran 4. The Chinese Military in 2012 -- Mandip Singh Section II: External Relations 5. Sino-Indian Jostling in South Asia -- Rup Narayan Das 6. China-United States’ Relations in 2012: Pivoting to Mistrust -- Rukmani Gupta 7. China’s Relations with East Asian Countries in 2012 -- Shamshad A. Khan 8. China’s Central Asia Reach in 2012: Beyond Continuity -- Jagannath P. Panda 9. China’s Foreign Relations across the Geographies -- Prashant Kumar Singh Section III: Global Hotspots and China 10. South China Sea in 2012: From Anniversaries to Anxieties -- Bijoy Das 11. China and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) in 2012: A Review -- Priyanka Singh 12. China and West Asia in 2012 -- Mandip Singh *Chronology of Important Events* About the Authors Order Hard Copy Please email us at adps.idsa [at] nic.in or call +91-11-2671 7983 (Ext. 7303)	Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analysis (IDSA) ISBN 978-93-82512-03-5 Price: ₹. 695/-
The Islamist Challenge in West Asia: Doctrinal and Political Competitions After the Arab Spring		Al Qaeda, Islamic Terrorism, Islamist, Lebanon, West Asia, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, E-Book, Syria, Jordan, Libya, Arab Spring	Talmiz Ahmad	Eurasia & West Asia	2013	BOOK	Publisher: Pentagon Press 2013 Following the Arab Spring, the West Asia-North Africa (WANA) region is witnessing interactions between the various strands of Islamism-Wahhabiya in Saudi Arabia; the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and its affiliates in other Arab countries, and the radical strand represented by Al Qaeda and its associated organisations - in an environment of robust competition and even conflict. This work examines these issues in some details. It provides an overview of the political aspects of Islamic law – the Sharia, as it evolved from early Islam and, over the last two hundred years, experienced the impact of Western colonialism. This book draws on a rich variety of source material which has been embellished by the author’s extensive diplomatic experience in the Arab world over three decades. ISBN 978-81-8274-737-1, Price: ₹. 695/- E-copy available	About the Book Following the Arab Spring, the West Asia-North Africa (WANA) region is witnessing interactions between the various strands of Islamism-Wahhabiya in Saudi Arabia; the Muslim Brotherhood in Egypt and its affiliates in other Arab countries, and the radical strand represented by Al Qaeda and its associated organisations - in an environment of robust competition and even conflict. After a long period in opposition, some Islamists are facing the challenge of democratic governance, with the principal protagonists attempting to define their vision, agenda and institutions in terms that would reconcile the aspirations of their citizens for a modern political and economic order that would also respect their religious traditions. In this endeavour, the Islamists are in competition not only amongst themselves but also with non-religious groups representing liberal-secular elements and the armed forces representing the anciens regimes and seeking to affirm the political status quo. This work examines these issues in some details. It provides an overview of the political aspects of Islamic law – the Sharia, as it evolved from early Islam and, over the last two hundred years, experienced the impact of Western colonialism. After looking at the development of political Islam in a historical context, it examines contemporary political competitions across WANA, particularly in Egypt and Syria, and offers prognoses pertaining to domestic and regional scenarios. Finally, it discusses some of the larger challenges the Arab Spring poses for Islamist discourse, particularly with regard to accommodating the Sharia and a democratic order in a reformed Arab polity. This book draws on a rich variety of source material which has been embellished by the author’s extensive diplomatic experience in the Arab world over three decades. About the Author Talmiz Ahmad joined the Indian Foreign Service in 1974. Early in his career, he was posted in a number of West Asian countries such as Kuwait, Iraq and Yemen, and later, between 1987-90, he was Consul General in Jeddah. He also held positions in the Indian missions in New York, London and Pretoria. He served as Indian Ambassador to Saudi Arabia (2000-03; 2010-11); Oman (2003-04), and the UAE (2007-10). He was Additional Secretary for International Cooperation in the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in 2004-06. In July 2011, the Saudi Government conferred on him the King Abdul Aziz Medal First Class for his contribution to the promotion of Indo – Saudi relations. After retirement from Foreign Service, he is working with an energy company and is based in Dubai. He has published two books earlier: Reform in the Arab World: External Influences and Regional Debates (2005) and Children of Abraham at War: The Clash of Messianic Militarisms (2010). He writes and lectures frequently on Political Islam, the politics of West Asia and energy security issues. Contents Preface Acknowledgements Islamism: A Textual and Historical Overview The Sharia The Ottoman Period Response to Colonialism Wahhabiya in Saudi Arabia Anti–Shia discourse in Wahhabiyya Muslim Brotherhood Political Theory and Practice Philosophical Moorings Brotherhood Ideology The Islamic State Political Practice Towards Political Participation Wahhabiya—Brotherhood Engagement and Estrangement The Sahwa Movement Sahwi Critique of the Saudi Order The Sahwa-Liberal Combine after 9/11 The Wahhabi–Brotherhood Estrangement The Arab Spring and its Aftermath Turkey as a “model” for the Arab Spring Countries Tunisia Egypt Libya Syria Jordan Lebanon Sinai Kuwait Saudi Arabia UAE Yemen Proliferation of Radical Islam Al-Qaeda Ideology After the Arab Spring Al-Qaeda in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP) Iraq Al Shabaab in Somalia Al-Qaeda in the Islamic Maghrib (AQIM) Islamist Politics: Competition, Conflict and Prognosis The Domestic Situation Islamist Parties Radical Islam Arab Monarchies Sectarianism Regional Islamist Confrontations The Saudi-Iran Competition The Saudi/UAE—Brotherhood Estrangement Egypt-Iran Ties Prognosis Military Takeover in Egypt Implications: Domestic Implications: Regional The Future of Islamist politics Institutionalising Sharia and Democracy Glossary Bibliography Index Order Hard Copy Please email us at adps.idsa [at] nic.in or call +91-11-2671 7983 (Ext. 7303)	Publisher: Pentagon Press ISBN 978-81-8274-737-1 Price: ₹. 695/-
Mission Mars: India's Quest for the Red Planet		Space Technology	Ajey Lele	Strategic Technologies	2013	BOOK	Publisher: Springer ISBN 978-81-322-1521-9 Price: 49,99 € The objective of the book is to find an answer to the rationale behind the human quest for the Mars exploration. As a comprehensive assessment for this query is undertaken, it is realized that the basic question ‘Why Mars?’ seeks various responses from technological, economic and geopolitical to strategic perspectives.	About the Book Significant amount of public interest on the subject which showcases demonstration of the scientific achievements After successful Moon mission, India's Mars mission has both scientific and geopolitical connotations Missions to same destination are expected from few other state too during the same time The objective of the book is to find an answer to the rationale behind the human quest for the Mars exploration. As a comprehensive assessment for this query is undertaken, it is realized that the basic question ‘Why Mars?’ seeks various responses from technological, economic and geopolitical to strategic perspectives. The book is essentially targeted to understand India’s desire to reach Mars. In the process, it also undertakes some implicit questioning of Mars programmes of various other states essentially to facilitate the setting up of the context for an assessment. Contents Part I Prelude Introduction References Why Mars? References Discerning Mars 3.1 Natural Features and Atmospheric Conduction 3.1.1 Moons of Mars 3.2 Mars Astronomy References Part II India and Mars Agenda Indian Multidimensional Space Plan References Mars Orbiter Mission 5.1 Mission Silhouette 5.1.1 India’s Mars Agenda 5.1.2 Mission Mars 5.1.3 The Mars Orbiter Mission 5.1.4 Launch Platform 5.1.5 Mars Orbiter 5.1.6 Mission Plan 5.1.7 Mission Sequence 5.1.8 Mission Life 5.2 Mission Payloads 5.2.1 Lyman Alpha Photometer 5.2.2 Methane Sensor for Mars 5.2.3 Mars Exospheric Neutral Composition Analyser 5.2.4 Mars Color Camera 5.2.5 Thermal Infrared Imaging Spectrometer (TIS)-Backup Payload 5.2.6 Processing and Distribution of Data 5.3 Undertaking Challenges 5.3.1 Power Systems 5.3.2 Communication Systems 5.3.3 Ground Segment 5.3.4 Propulsion Systems 5.3.5 On-board Autonomy 5.3.6 Weather 5.3.7 Comet Strike 5.3.8 Overall Mission Intricacies References Asia’s Investments in Mars 6.1 Japan’s Mars Agenda 6.2 China’s Interests in Mars 6.3 Chinese and Japanese Mission Payloads 6.4 Sum Total References Part III Depicting and Debating Mars Missions: Past, Present and Future 7.1 A Journey Through a Half Century 7.2 Future Programmes 7.2.1 Maven 7.2.2 ExoMars (Exobiology on Mars) 7.3 Human Mission 7.4 Outlook References Cost Contested: Perceptions Versus Reality References Wrapping Up Appendices About the Author	Publisher: Springer ISBN 978-81-322-1521-9 Price: 49,99 € [Buy Now]
Asian Strategic Review 2013		Afghanistan, Japan, India-China Relations, India-Afghanistan Relations, Defence Acquisition, E-Book, Military Modernisation, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa (BRICS), Arab Spring, South China Sea, China, Asian Strategic Review	S. D. Muni, Vivek Chadha	South Asia, East Asia, Nuclear and Arms Control, Eurasia & West Asia, North American, Europe and Eurasia	2013	BOOK	Publisher: Pentagon Press 2013 It would not be a cliche to describe the strategic contours of Asia as being at the crossroads of history. A number of significant events are influencing the likely course that the collective destiny of the region could possibly take in the future. Some of the key issues and trends have been analysed in this year’s Asian Strategic Review ISBN ISBN 978-81-8274-719-7, Price: ₹. 1295/- E-copy available	About the Book It would not be a cliche to describe the strategic contours of Asia as being at the crossroads of history. A number of significant events are influencing the likely course that the collective destiny of the region could possibly take in the future. Some of the key issues and trends have been analysed in this year’s Asian Strategic Review. The assessment of the authors collectively highlights certain overarching trends, which are likely to shape the future of Asia and the world. Some of these trends have been evident in the past, however, with time, their impact on the security of the region has become more pronounced. These include the emergence of China, upheaval in West Asia, instability in the AfPak region and the continuing threat of nuclear proliferation. This issue of Asian Strategic Review focuses on security and military modernization in the backdrop of these trends, with specific reference to military modernization, defence budgets, arms procurement in different Asian countries, the US pivot strategy and its implications for the Asian security environment. About the Editors Professor S.D. Muni, presently Visiting Research Professor with the Institute of South Asian Studies, National University of Singapore, was India's Special Envoy to Southeast Asian countries on UN Security Council Reforms (2005-06) and served as India's Ambassador to Lao PDR (1997-1999). In 2005, the Sri Lankan President bestowed on him 'Sri Lanka Ratna', the highest Sri Lankan civilian honour for a non-national. He taught and supervised research at the Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India for 33 years since 1974. In the University he held the prestigious Appadorai Chair of International Relations and Area Studies. He has been a member of India's University Grants Commission's Standing Committee on Area Studies, and an expert on the faculty selection boards of various Universities in India. He was the founder Editor of Indian Foreign Affairs Journal (2005-2008), (Cambridge University Press, India) and South Asia Journal (1990-94) (Sage India). He was also a honorary Fellow of the Monash Asia Institute, Melbourne and is the Honorary Distinguished Fellow of IDSA, New Delhi. He served Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi, as Director of Research- International Affairs (2006-2007). A founder Executive Member of the Regional Centre of Strategic Studies, Colombo, Prof. Muni was nominated to India's first National Security Advisory Board in 1990-91. He has been an Executive member of the Institute of Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi. Prof. Muni has had visiting assignments for teaching/research in the academic institutions/universities of US, UK, Sweden, Norway, Germany, Australia, Japan and Singapore. He addressed the UN Ad hoc Committee on Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace at Socci (then USSR) in 1985. Author and editor of nearly two dozen books, Professor Muni has published more than 150 research papers and articles in various academic journals of repute. His recent publications include China's Strategic Engagement with the New ASEAN (Singapore, 2002); Maoist Insurgency in Nepal (New Delhi, 2003); India's Energy Security (New Delhi 2005) Responding to Terrorism in South Asia (New Delhi 2005); IDSA Strategic Review 2007; 2008 (New Delhi, 2007, 2008); India and China: The Next Decade (New Delhi, 2009.); India's Foreign Policy: The Democracy Factor, (Cambridge, New Delhi, 2009), The Emerging Dimension of SAARC (Cambridge, New Delhi, 2010) and A Resurgent China: South Asian Perspectives (Edited in collaboration, 2011, Routledge, New Delhi). Colonel Vivek Chadha (Retd) is a Research Fellow at IDSA. He served in the army for over 22 years before joining IDSA in 2011. His current areas of research are defence studies, counter insurgency and terrorism finance. His published books include: Low Intensity Conflicts in India: An Analysis, Company Commander in Low Intensity Conflict and Indo-US Relations: Divergence to Convergence. He has also edited a book titled Armed Forces Special Powers Act: The Debate. Contents Foreword List of Contributors 1. Introduction -- S.D. Muni SOUTH ASIA 2. Defence Spending in India and its Neighbourhood -- Laxman Kumar Behera 3. Afghanistan Beyond 2014: The China Factor -- Vishal Chandra and Ashok K. Behuria CHINA 4. Domestic Developments in China: Issues of Stability -- Rukmani Gupta 5. China’s Military Modernisation and India’s Security -- Mandip Singh 6. Recent Developments in India-China Relations -- Rup Narayan Das 7. Emerging Powers: China and India in BRICS -- Jagannath P. Panda SOUTHEAST AND EAST ASIA 8. Developments in the South China Sea -- Sarabjeet Singh Parmar 9. Japan’s Defence and Security Policies -- Shamshad A. Khan 10. India-Thailand Relations in East Asian Security Dynamics -- Rahul Mishra WEST ASIA 11. Arab Spring: Redefining Regional Security in West Asia -- Prasanta Kumar Pradhan 12. Iran and the Emerging Gulf Security -- M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi UNITED STATES 13. US Rebalancing Strategy Towards Asia-Pacific: Understanding Reasons and Implications -- Sanjeev K. Shrivastav 14. Indo-US Defence Relationship -- Vivek Chadha RUSSIA 15. Russia’s Military Modernisation -- Rajorshi Roy NUCLEAR ISSUES 16. Nuclear Modernisation in India’s Neighbourhood -- Rajiv Nayan 17. Options on the Table: Iranian Nuclear Imbroglio and US Military Moves -- S. Samuel C. Rajiv 18. North Korean Nuclear Surge and East Asian Security -- Pranamita Baruah 19. A Method in Madness: North Korea’s Nuclear Weapons -- Nupur Brahma 20. Conclusion -- Vivek Chadha APPENDICES Appendix 1: Asia’s Inter-State Hotspots Appendix 2: China's Strategic Spread in Asia Appendix 3: Nuclear Weapon States in Asia Appendix 4: Defence Spending of Major Asian Countries (2008-11) Appendix 5: Selected Arms Procurements and Deliveries: Asia Index List of Contributors Ashok K. Behuria is a Research Fellow and Coordinator of the South Asia Centre at IDSA, New Delhi. Jagannath P. Panda is a Research Fellow at IDSA, New Delhi. His research areas are: China & Multilateralism, Sino-Indian relations and BRICS. Laxman Kumar Behera is a Research Fellow at Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses. He specializes on issues of military spending, defence industry and arms procurement. M. Mahtab Alam Rizvi is an Associate Fellow at IDSA. He focuses on politicaldevelopments and energy security issues in Iran and the Gulf Region. His current Project is on Iran-China Relations. Mandeep Singh is an army officer and a Senior Fellow at IDSA. He specialises on issues pertaining to China in general and PLA and Tibet in particular. Nupur Brahma is a researcher with IDSA. She mainly works on nuclear proliferation and disarmament with a special focus on North Korea’s nuclear weapons development. Pranamita Baruah is a researcher at the Institute for Defense Studies and Analyses (IDSA). Her area of focus is Japan and the Korean Peninsula. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan is an Associate Fellow at IDSA. His areas of interest include conflict and human rights, politics and foreign policy of Saudi Arabia. R.N. Das is a Senior Fellow at the IDSA. His areas of research include China-Hong Kong relations, India-China relations, Chinese foreign policy. Rajiv Nayan is a Senior Research Associate at the IDSA. He specializes on nuclear issues and arms control at the Institute. Rahul Mishra is a researcher at Southeast Asia and Oceania Centre, IDSA. He specialises on issues related to Asia-Pacific security, Southeast Asia and Southwest Pacific region. Rajorshi Roy is a researcher with the Eurasia-West Asia Centre at the IDSA. He is focusing on Russia’s military modernisation programme and Russia’s Arctic strategy. Rukmani Gupta is an Associate Fellow at IDSA. Her research focuses on China, specifically issues of power, hegemony and social stability. S. Samuel C. Rajiv is an Associate Fellow, Nuclear and Arms Control Centre, IDSA. His research interests include the Iran nuclear issue, India-Israel relations, among others. Sarabjeet Singh Parmar is a naval officer presently working as a Research Fellow in IDSA. He looks at maritime security issues. Sanjeev Kumar Shrivastav is a researcher at the IDSA. He specialises in India-U.S. strategic partnership, foreign policy as well as domestic politics in the United States. Shamshad A. Khan is a researcher at the IDSA’s East Asia Centre and focuses on various aspects of Japanese security and defence policies. Vishal Chandra is an Associate Fellow specialising on Afghan Affairs at IDSA. Vivek Chadha is a Research Fellow at IDSA. His areas of interest include defence studies, counter insurgency, counter terrorist finance and Indo-US relations. Order Hard Copy Please email us at adps.idsa [at] nic.in or call +91-11-2671 7983 (Ext. 7303) Other books in Asian Strategic Review Series	Publisher: Pentagon Press ISBN ISBN 978-81-8274-719-7 Price: ₹. 1295/-
Defence Acquisition: International Best Practices		Defence Offsets, Defence Industry, India, Defence Acquisition, Defence Procurement, E-Book, United States of America (USA)	Laxman Kumar Behera, Vinay Kaushal	Defence Economics & Industry	2013	BOOK	Publisher: Pentagon Press 2013 This book is a compendium of papers presented and circulated in the International Seminar on Defence acquisition organised by the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses on July 12-14, 2011. Written by the practitioners, industry leaders and subject experts, the book brings out the best international practices in defence acquisition. ISBN ISBN 978-81-8274-711-1, Price: ₹. 1295/- E-copy available	About the Book This book is a compendium of papers presented and circulated in the International Seminar on Defence acquisition organised by the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses on July 12-14, 2011. It contains 29 chapters organised in nine key themes: technical requirement and capability definition; technical and commercial evaluation challenges; optimal procedural framework; contract implementation and project management; logistics management; offsets; defence industrial and R&D base; oversight, organisational structure; and human resource in defence acquisition. Written by the practitioners, industry leaders and subject experts, the book brings out the best international practices in defence acquisition. About the Editors Dr Laxman Kumar Behera Dr Laxman Kumar Behera is Research Fellow at Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA). As a member of IDSA’s Defence Economics and Industry Centre, Dr. Behera undertakes policy-relevant research pertaining to various economic aspects of Indian defence. He was closely associated with two high-level committees set up by the Indian Ministry of Defence on Defence Acquisition Reforms and Defence Expenditure Review. He was also the consultant to the Task Force on Self-Reliance and Defence Modernisation constituted by the National Security Council Secretariat, Government of India. Group Captain (Retd) Vinay Kaushal Group Captain (Retd) Vinay Kaushal was commissioned in the Accounts Branch of IAF in July 1975 and superannuated in May 2010. He held varied appointments in field formations, staff appointments at Air HQs and instructional appointment in training formation during his service career where he made substantial contributions in enhancing the level of services provided and changing the procedures through innovative methods to bring about efficiency and cost savings. He was commended by AOC-in-C Eastern Air Command in 1991 and by the Chief of Air Staff in 1998. For his distinguished services of very high order, he was conferred the Presidential award of Vishisht Seva Medal in 2006. He refined the costing of major activities of IAF and piloted the use of “Cost of Ownership’ model and “Life Cycle Cost” for acquisition. Presently he is Consultant with IDSA. Contents Foreword Keynote Address Acknowledgements List of Contributors Introduction 1. Categorisation Options: User’s Dilemma -- A.K. Nagalia 2. Challenges of Commercial Evaluation 12 -- Harish Masand 3. Cost Estimation for Determining Reasonable Price in Capital Acquisitions: MoD Experience -- Rajnish Kumar 4. Towards an Optimal Procedural Framework: The Indian Experience -- R.K. Ghose 5. Fine Tuning Procedural Framework to Achieve Balance in Defence Acquisitions -- Alina Arora and Yohan J. Balan 6. Defence Acquisition: Indian Army’s Perspective -- Viney Handa 7. Challenges of Defence Procurement: A User Perspective -- Aftab Khan and HS Jhajj 8. Perspective of the Indian Air Force on Key Issues of Defence Acquisition and the Reform Measures: Needed to Expedite Defence Procurements -- S.K. Jha 9. A Critique of the US Defense Acquisition Process -- Terrence Elemendorf 10. Complex Programme Management in Defence -- Michael Christie 11. Indian Experience in Contracting/Post Contract Implementation and Project Management Challenges -- R.K. Arora 12. Logistics Management: The French Experience -- Alain Costes 13. Harnessing the ‘PPP’ Model in Defence Acquisition and Construction Works to be a Catalyst for Participation of the Private Sector -- Vinay Kaushal 14. Perspectives on Performance Based Logistics -- Shobhana Joshi 15. Review of International Offset Experience -- Thomas Mathew 16. International Offset Experiences and Policy Prescription -- Kogila Balakrishnan 17. Impact of India’s Offset Policy on Military Industrial Capability and Self-Reliance -- S.N. Misra 18. Explaining China’s Improving Defence Industrial and Innovation Capabilities -- Tai Ming Cheung 19. Self-Reliance Through Smart Acquisition -- Prahlada 20. Indian Ordnance Factories: An Agenda for Change -- Anuradha Prasad 21. Defence Acquisition: A Shipyard Perspective -- PR Raghunath 22. FDI in Indian Defence Industry -- Laxman Kumar Behera 23. Transparency and Oversight in UK Defence Acquisition -- Tim Banfield 24. The Indian Defence Acquisition System: Improving Oversight and the System -- K Subramaniam 25. Defence Acquisition Systems: A Look at Selected Nations -- Mrinal Suman 26. Organisational Structure and Procedural Framework for Defence Acquisition in Brazil: The Challenge of Technology Transfer -- William de Sousa Moreira 27. Capacity Building for Defence Technology Acquisition and Oversight -- Ravinder Pal Singh 28. Defense Acquisition Workforce Management in the United States -- Greg Beckham 29. Best Practices in U.S. Defence Procurement -- Richard P. Rector and Dionis M. Gauvin Index Order Hard Copy Please email us at publication [at] idsa.in or call +91-11-2671 7983 (Ext. 7303)	Publisher: Pentagon Press ISBN 978-81-8274-711-1 Price: ₹. 1295/-
Deliberations of a Working Group on Military and Diplomacy		Defence Offsets, Defence Industry, India, Defence Cooperation, E-Book, Military Diplomacy, Armed Forces	Report of the IDSA Working Group	Military Affairs	2013	BOOK	Publisher: Magnum Books Pvt Ltd 2013 The Indian defence establishment is confronted today with what is probably its greatest challenge since Independence. Besides being prepared to wage conventional war on possibly two fronts simultaneously, our Armed Forces need to be geared to undertake this under a nuclear overhang and within a technological environment that encompasses cyber- and space-based threats. There is therefore an imperative requirement for change that would enable us to adapt to the emerging situation. The archaic organisations and processes put in place on achieving Independence must undergo radical overhaul. ISBN ISBN 978-93-82512-01-1, Price: ₹. 195/- E-copy available	About the Report The Indian defence establishment is confronted today with what is probably its greatest challenge since Independence. Besides being prepared to wage conventional war on possibly two fronts simultaneously, our Armed Forces need to be geared to undertake this under a nuclear overhang and within a technological environment that encompasses cyber- and space-based threats. At the same time, our forces will continue to be committed in dealing with the proxy war imposed on us, insurgencies and separatist movements, and possibly in due course, with the growing phenomenon of left wing extremism. There is therefore an imperative requirement for change that would enable us to adapt to the emerging situation. The archaic organisations and processes put in place on achieving Independence must undergo radical overhaul. Contents Introduction Section I: Restructuring the Ministry of Defence Section II: Deputation of Armed Forces Officers to MEA Section III: Pursuance of a Sound Defence Industrial Policy Section IV: Defence Cooperation Recommendations Annexure I The Military and Diplomacy Composition of the Working Group Chairman Lt Gen Satish Nambiar (Retd) Ambassador Satish Chandra Vice Admiral P S Das (Retd) Dr Arvind Gupta, DG IDSA Air Marshal Satish Inamdar (Retd) Lt Gen Prakash Menon (Retd) Dr C Raja Mohan Shri G K Pillai Ambassador Leela Ponappa Ambassador Ronen Sen Ambassador Rajiv Sikri Lt Gen Aditya Singh (Retd) Shri Ajay Vikram Singh Air Chief Marshal S P Tyagi (Retd) Brig Rumel Dahiya (Retd) Col Vivek Chadha (Retd) Dr Anit Mukherjee Dr S Kalyanaraman Order Hard Copy Please email us at publication [at] idsa.in or call +91-11-2671 7983 (Ext. 7303)	Publisher: Magnum Books Pvt Ltd ISBN 978-93-82512-01-1 Price: ₹. 195/-
Pakistan on the Edge		E-Book, Pakistan	Pakistan Project Report	South Asia	2013	BOOK	Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) 2013 The Pakistan Project of IDSA has come up with a second report titled Pakistan on the Edge. This Report takes into account various political developments in Pakistan focusing more on the events of the last two years and analyses its impact on the nation’s nascent democracy. The Report takes a broad view of the politics, emerging political alliances, economy, foreign policy, India-Pakistan relations and civil-military relations. Two chapters of this report focus on Pakistan’s English and Urdu language print media and how it looks at the critical issues of domestic and foreign policy. Price: ₹. 399/- E-copy available	Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) Price: Rs 399/- [Download E-Copy] [Buy Now] About the Report The Pakistan Project of IDSA has come up with a second report titled Pakistan on the Edge. This Report takes into account various political developments in Pakistan focusing more on the events of the last two years and analyses its impact on the nation’s nascent democracy. The Report takes a broad view of the politics, emerging political alliances, economy, foreign policy, India-Pakistan relations and civil-military relations. Two chapters of this report focus on Pakistan’s English and Urdu language print media and how it looks at the critical issues of domestic and foreign policy. Contents Foreword Abbreviations Introduction Chapter I - Political Scenario: The Emerging Trends -- Amit Julka, Ashok Behuria and Sushant Sareen Chapter II - Provinces: A Strained Federation -- Sushant Sareen and Ashok K Behuria Chapter III - Militant Groups in Pakistan: New Coalition Old Politics -- Amit Julka and Shamshad Ahmad Khan Chapter IV - Continuing Religious Radicalism and Widening Sectarian Divide -- P.K.Upadhaya Chapter V - The Economy: Crisis Continues -- Sumita Kumar Chapter VI - Pakistan’s Foreign Policy -- Sumita Kumar Chapter VII - India-Pakistan Relations: Sign of Recovery or False Restart? -- Ashok K Behuria Chapter VIII - Civil-Military Relations -- Smruti S Pattanaik Chapter IX - Counter Insurgency Operations: An Assessment -- Smruti S Pattanaik, Sushant Sareen and Ashok K Behuria Chapter-X - Reflections from the English Language Press -- Babjee Pothuraju and Medha Bisht Chapter-XI - Reflections from the Urdu Language Press -- Shamshad Ahmed Khan Conclusion Appendices Appendix I: English Langauges Press Appendix II: Urdu Dailies Appendix III: Pakistan Economic Outlook Appendix IV: Economic Data Contributors Smruti S Pattanaik is a Research Fellow and Coordinator of Pakistan Project of IDSA Ashok K Behuria is a Research Fellow and Coordinator, South Asia Centre of IDSA Sumita Kumar is a Senior Research Associate at IDSA Sushant Sareen is a Consultant with the Pakistan Project P.K. Upadhayay is a Consultant with the Pakistan Project Medha Bisht is currently Assistant Professor at the South Asian University Shamshad Ahmed Khan is a Researcher at IDSA Babjee Pothuraju is a Researcher at IDSA Amit Julka is an Intern at IDSA Ms Anwesha Ray Choudhury is a Researcher at IDSA Other report of Pakistan Project Pakistan Occupied Kashmir : Changing the Discourse Order Hard Copy Please email us at publication [at] idsa.in or call +91-11-2671 7983 (Ext. 7303)	Publisher: Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) Price: ₹. 399/-
India's Neighbourhood: The Armies of South Asia		E-Book, Armed Forces, South Asia	Vishal Chandra	South Asia	2013	BOOK	Publisher: Pentagon Press 2013 This book is an attempt to examine the role, relevance and status of the armies in the ever dynamic socio-political milieu of the countries in India’s South Asian neighbourhood. The book deals with the national armies of seven South Asian countries bordering India, namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. The contributors to the volume also trace out the likely trajectory of the future role and position of the armies in the given or evolving national and geo-political settings. ISBN 978-81-8274-706-0, Price: ₹. 795/- E-copy available	About the Book This book is an attempt to examine the role, relevance and status of the armies in the ever dynamic socio-political milieu of the countries in India’s South Asian neighbourhood. It is part of an ongoing endeavour by the area/country specialists at the South Asia Centre of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) to further explore and understand the role of a key institution, the Army, in shaping the political destiny and defining the ideational evolution of the (nation-) states in India’s South Asian neighbourhood. The book deals with the national armies of seven South Asian countries bordering India, namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Various chapters in the book, focussing on the armies of individual countries, discuss the security environment in which each country is situated, its geo-political or the strategic significance, its threat perceptions, both domestic and external, the doctrinal orientation and strategic thought process of the armies, their origin, evolution, organisation, structuring, relationship with civil authorities and institutions, and the nature of bilateral/multilateral defence cooperation or security pacts. The contributors to the volume also trace out the likely trajectory of the future role and position of the armies in the given or evolving national and geo-political settings. Contents Foreword About the Contributors Acknowledgements Abbreviations Introduction Chapter One: Afghanistan’s National Army: Expectations and Scepticism -- Vishal Chandra Chapter Two: Bangladesh Army: Evolution, Structure, Threat Perception and its Role -- Smruti S. Pattanaik Chapter Three: The Royal Bhutan Army -- Anand Kumar Chapter Four: Maldives’ Security Dilemma and Its National Defence Force -- Alok Bansal Chapter Five: Nepal Army at the Crossroads -- Nihar Nayak Chapter Six: The Army of Pakistan: Dominant by Default -- Ashok K. Behuria & Sumita Kumar Chapter Seven: ‘Defenders of the Nation’: Evolution & Role of the Sri Lankan Army -- M. Mayilvaganan Index Order Hard Copy Please email us at publication [at] idsa.in or call +91-11-2671 7983 (Ext. 7303)	Publisher: Pentagon Press ISBN 978-81-8274-706-0 Price: ₹. 795/-
Cooperative Security Framework for South Asia		E-Book, Cooperative Security Framework (CSF), South Asia, South Asia Conference Publications	Nihar R. Nayak	South Asia	2013	BOOK	Publisher: Pentagon Press 2013 This volume brings together views of some of the most eminent scholars and security analysts from South Asia on the challenges and prospects of a cooperative security framework (CSF) in the region. The objective of the volume is to generate debate on CSF and forge a consensus on the issue at the Track-II level. The contributions critically analyse such frameworks in different regions and explore whether it is possible and practicable in the South Asian region. ISBN 978-81-8274-705-0, Price: ₹. 995/- E-copy available	About the Book This volume brings together views of some of the most eminent scholars and security analysts from South Asia on the challenges and prospects of a cooperative security framework (CSF) in the region. The objective of the volume is to generate debate on CSF and forge a consensus on the issue at the Track-II level. The contributions critically analyse such frameworks in different regions and explore whether it is possible and practicable in the South Asian region. Despite strong historical and cultural linkages the region has been suffering from underdevelopment due to lack of cooperation and cohesive policy. The region is also vulnerable to serious non-traditional security threats in future. There is an urgent need for countries to overcome mutual suspicion and mistrust, and work towards the evolution of a cooperative security framework which is both strong and binding. Contents List of Abbreviations List of Tables and Figures Foreword Introduction Part-I Towards A Cooperative Security Framework for South Asia: Conceptual Issues Strategic Architecture in South Asia: Some Conceptual Parameters -- S. D. Muni New Opportunities for Populous Asia -- Shahid Javed Burki Cooperative Security Framework in South Asia: A Bangladeshi Perspective -- Farooq Sobhan Does South Asia Need a Regional Security Architecture? -- Smruti S. Pattanaik and Nihar Nayak Cooperative Security in South Asia: An Elusive Dream Need of the Hour? -- Mahwish Hafeez Part-II Security Challenges for South Asia: Country Perspectives Prospects of Cooperative Security Framework for Afghanistan -- Mohammad Daoud Sultanzoy Cooperative Security Framework for South Asia: A Sri Lankan Perspective -- W. I. Siriweera and Sanath de Silva Maritime Security Cooperation in South Asia: A Maldivian Perspective -- Ahmed Shaheed Cooperative Security in South Asia and Nepal’s Security Concerns -- Rajan Bhattarai Part-III Cooperation in Non-traditional Security Economic Development and Regional Integration in South Asia -- Dushni Weerakoon Should India and Pakistan Look Beyond IWT: Why and How? -- Shaista Tabassum Climate Change as a Security Issue: A Case Study of Bhutan -- Chhimi Dorji Non-Traditional Security Issues in Afghanistan -- Saifullah Ahmadzai A Cooperative Security Framework: Environment and Climate Change -- P. K. Gautam Water Issues in South Asia: Is Cooperative Security Plausible? -- Medha Bisht Part-IV The Way Ahead A Consensus Document Notes on Contributors Index Order Hard Copy Please email us at publication [at] idsa.in or call +91-11-2671 7983 (Ext. 7303)	Publisher: Pentagon Press ISBN 978-81-8274-705-0 Price: ₹. 995/-
Net Security Provider: India’s Out-of-Area Contingency Operations		India, Maldives, E-Book, Peacekeeping, Armed Forces, UN Peacekeeping, Sri Lanka	IDSA Task Force	Military Affairs	2012	BOOK	Publisher: Magnum Books Pvt Ltd 2013 The report analyses previous deployments of the Indian military outside its borders, including in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO), evacuation of Indian citizens from conflict zones and in active operations like Sri Lanka from 1987–90 and the Maldives in 1988. It then examines the current capacity and trends for executing such operations. Finally, it makes recommendations not only for the Armed Forces but for other relevant agencies as well, such as the Ministries of Defence and External Affairs, the National Security Council and the Cabinet Secretariat. ISBN 978-93-82512-00-4, Price: ₹. 395/- E-copy available	Related Pages Book review in USI Journal Book review in Aakrosh Book review by Defence Watch Book review by Defence and Technology Journal Event report of book release by Lt. Gen. N.C. Marwah PVSM, AVSM, CISC PM's speech at the foundation stone laying ceremony for the Indian National Defence University at Gurgaon Key Speech by Chief of the Naval Staff (CNS), Admiral D K Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM, ADC About the Book India’s economic growth and prosperity are increasingly being shaped by circumstances outside its borders. Most prominently, trade and access to energy are now critical components of the Indian economy. In addition, the Indian diaspora, which is a source of significant remittances, also needs protection and evacuation. Thus, India’s economic and national interests are gradually spreading outwards from its borders. Also, at times, the Indian military has been deployed for security operations – for instance, in anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia and in overseas humanitarian and disaster relief operations. In light of its capabilities and possible overseas role, the Indian military has been called a ‘net security provider’ in the region. This report, therefore, focuses on examining the Indian military’s Out-of-Area Contingency (OOAC) operations. In examining this topic, the report analyses previous deployments of the Indian military outside its borders, including in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO), evacuation of Indian citizens from conflict zones and in active operations like Sri Lanka from 1987–90 and the Maldives in 1988. It then examines the current capacity and trends for executing such operations. Finally, it makes recommendations not only for the Armed Forces but for other relevant agencies as well, such as the Ministries of Defence and External Affairs, the National Security Council and the Cabinet Secretariat. A summary of the discussion that took place on the occasion of the release of this report is available here Contents Preface Executive Summary Chapter 1: The Case for Out-of-Area Contingency Operations Section I: Conduct of Previous Out-of-Area Contingency Operations Chapter 2: UN Peacekeeping Operations: Leveraging India’s Forte Chapter 3: Non-Combatant Evacuation Operations Chapter 4: Overseas Humanitarian and Disaster Relief Operations Chapter 5: Major Lessons from Operation Pawan (Sri Lanka, 1987–90) and Operation Cactus (Maldives, 1988) Section II: Current Issues in Planning for Out-of-Area Contingencies Chapter 6: Existing Capacity and Future Planning for Out-of-Area Contingencies Chapter 7: Role of Ministry of External Affairs in Out-of-Area Contingency Operations Chapter 8: Strategic Communication and Perception Management for Out-of-Area-Contingency Operations Chapter 9: Conclusions Appendices Seminar Participants and Discussants Project Contributors Col. (retd.) Ali Ahmed was formerly Research Fellow at IDSA. He is currently Assistant Professor at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Dr. Laxman Behera is Research Fellow at IDSA, New Delhi. Col. (retd.) Vivek Chadha is Research Fellow at IDSA, New Delhi. Brig. (retd.) Rumel Dahiya, SM is Deputy Director at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. Col. (retd.) P.K. Gautam is Research Fellow at IDSA, New Delhi. Col. Venu Gopal is Research Fellow at IDSA, New Delhi. Shivananda H. was formerly a Research Assistant at IDSA. He is now with the National Security Council Secretariat. Dr. S. Kalyanaraman is Research Fellow at IDSA, New Delhi. Gp. Capt. Vivek Kapur is Research Fellow at IDSA, New Delhi. Mr. Amit Kumar is Research Assistant at IDSA, New Delhi. Col. Virender Kumar was Research Fellow at IDSA, New Delhi. Ms. Shruti Pandalai is Officer on Special Duty (Outreach) and Research Analyst at IDSA, New Delhi. Cdr. S.S. Parmar is Research Fellow at IDSA, New Delhi. Lt. Col. Mahendra Prasad is Research Fellow at IDSA, New Delhi. Dr. Anit Mukherjee was the Coordinator of this project. A Research Fellow at IDSA till recently, he is now a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the Center for Advanced Study of India, University of Pennsylvania. Order Hard Copy Please email us at publication [at] idsa.in or call +91-11-2671 7983 (Ext. 7303)	Publisher: Magnum Books Pvt Ltd ISBN 978-93-82512-00-4 Price: ₹. 395/-

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