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China Year Book 2015 - China’s Transition under Xi Jinping	https://www.idsa.in/system/files/book_china-transition-under-xi-jinping.jpg	China, E-Book	Jagannath P. Panda	East Asia	2016	BOOK	Publisher: Pentagon Press 2016 This volume is an outcome of the annual exercise of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi (IDSA) to understand and track China and its developmental course. As a flagship publication of the East Asia Centre in IDSA, the China Year Book (CYB) 2015 is an undertaking to comperehensively analyse China's state transformation internally and externally. To what extent China will smoothly transit to its power quest is still an open query. This volume is an exercise to bring this debate to the fore. ISBN 978-81-8274-907-8, Price: ₹. 1995 E-copy available	About the Book This volume is an outcome of the annual exercise of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi (IDSA) to understand and track China and its developmental course. As a flagship publication of the East Asia Centre in IDSA, the China Year Book (CYB) 2015 is an undertaking to comperehensively analyse China's state transformation internally and externally. To what extent China will smoothly transit to its power quest is still an open query. This volume is an exercise to bring this debate to the fore. CONTENTS Foreword by Shri Jayant Prasad, Director General, IDSA Acknowledgement List of Contributors 1. China in 2015: A Primer - Jagannath P. Panda I. POLITICS AND SECURITY 2. China’s Domestic Politics: Promises and Pitfalls - Avinash Godbole 3. Chinese Society: The ‘Story’ Continues - Gunjan Singh 4. China’s Approach to Terrorism, Separatism and Extremism - Neha Kohli 5. Reform and Restructuring: Chinese Military in Transition - M.S. Prathibha 6. China’s Space Footprint: Tracking the Progress - Ajey Lele 7. Tibet: Perplexing Paradoxes and Shifting Paradigms - Antara Ghosal Singh 8. China and the Infrastructure of the Tibetan Plateau - Claude Arpi II. ECONOMY AND REFORMS 9. Chinese Economy: Measuring the Progress - Sumita Dawra 10. China’s Exports: Declining Foreign Trade in the New Normal? - Sriparna Pathak 11. Labour and Industrial Slowdown in Pearl River Delta - Suresh T. Gopalan 12. Towards ‘Rule of Law’: Tracing the Legal Reforms - Ritu Agarwal III. FOREIGN POLICY AND STRATEGY 13. Chinese Foreign Policy: New Developments under Xi Jinping - Panu Pazu 14. China’s One Belt One Road (OBOR) Initiative: Tracking the Progress - Teshu Singh 15. China in Global Economic Governance: Cautious Debut,Confident Journey - Arpita Anant IV. ENGAGING THE MAJOR PLAYER 16. China-U.S. Relations: Sharing Power is Not an Option - Namrata Goswami 17. China-India Relations: Calibrated Bonhomie or Real Harmony? - Netajee Abhinandan 18. China-Russia Relations: Convergence and Divergence in Partnership - Amit Kumar 19. China-Japan Relations: Deciphering the 70th Anniversary Course - Titli Basu V. REGIONAL OUTREACH 20. China and South Asia: Deepening of Engagement - Prashant Kumar Singh 21. Beijing: Kabul’s ‘Reliable’ Strategic Partner - Vishal Chandra 22. China and Southeast Asia: Tracking the Developments - Sampa Kundu 23. China’s Silk Road Economic Belt Strategy in Central Asia - Rajorshi Roy 24. China and Korean Peninsula: Evolving Dynamics - Sandip Kumar Mishra 25. China and Iran Nuclear Deal: Primed to Benefit - S. Samuel C. Rajiv 26. China-EU Relations: Marco Polo Arrives from the East? - Nachiket Khadkiwala 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 978-81-8274-907-8 Price: ₹. 1995
India-Taiwan Relations in Asia and Beyond: The Future	https://www.idsa.in/system/files/book-ind-taiwan-relations-j.jpg	India-Taiwan Relations	Jagannath P. Panda	East Asia	2016	BOOK	Publisher: Pentagon Press This volume is an outcome of the conference that the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) in collaboration with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) held in New Delhi on 8 December 2015 at IDSA. The conference was organised in New Delhi to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of their respective Representative Offices in Taipei and New Delhi by India and Taiwan. ISBN 978-81-8274-904-7, Price: ₹. 995 E-copy available	About the Book This volume is an outcome of the conference that the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) in collaboration with the Taipei Economic and Cultural Center (TECC) held in New Delhi on 8 December 2015 at IDSA. The conference was organised in New Delhi to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the establishment of their respective Representative Offices in Taipei and New Delhi by India and Taiwan. The volume is a progressive addition to the newly arrived literature on the subject and covers a wider spectrum of India-Taiwan relations in the bilateral and regional contexts and beyond. The book promotes a possible strategic deliberation that the importance of India-Taiwan relation may not necessarily be confined to the bilateral context. It contextualises the vitality of Asia and beyond in India-Taiwan relations and deliberates on the potential areas of strength where they can possibly cooperate in the future. CONTENTS Foreword: Shri Jayant Prasad, Director General, IDSA Special Note: H.E. Chung-Kwang Tien, Representative, TECC Acknowledgements List of Contributors Introduction Jagannath P. Panda The Ma-Xi Summit and Cross-Taiwan Strait Relations:Implications for Taiwan-India Cooperation Francis Yi-hua Kan Taiwan: A Forgotten Frontier of India’s ‘Act East’? Prashant Kumar Singh India-Taiwan Relations: Constrained or Self-Constraining? Jabin T. Jacob India and Taiwan: Two Democracies and Two GoverningSystems—A View from India Ritu Agarwal India and Taiwan: Potential Regional Partners? Jagannath P. Panda India-Taiwan Economic Partnership in the Asian Era Kristy Hsu India and Taiwan: Emergence of an Economic Convergence Suresh T. Gopalan India-Taiwan Economic Relations and the China Factor:Prospects of Synergies and Challenges for Regional Economic Integration Aravind Yelery Maritime Security and the Indo-Pacific Security Link:The Strategic Reorientation of India and Taiwan Fu-Kuo Liu India and Taiwan: Partnering in Cyber Security Cherian Samuel Index List of Contributors Dr. Jagannath P. Panda is Research Fellow and Centre Coordinator for East Asia at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), NewDelhi. Dr. Francis Yi-hua Kan is a Fellow at the Institute of International Relations (IIR), National Chengchi University, Taiwan. Dr. Prashant Kumar Singh is Associate Fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. Dr. Jabin T. Jacob is Assistant Director and Fellow at the Institute of Chinese Studies (ICS), New Delhi. Dr. Ritu Agarwal is Associate Professor at the School of InternationalStudies (SIS), Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Ms. Kristy Tsun-Tzu Hsu is the Director of Taiwan-ASEAN study centre,Chung Hua Institution for Economic Research (CIER), Taiwan. Dr. Suresh T. Gopalan is Associate Professor at the School of Social Science, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Dr. Arvind B. Yelery is Associate Fellow at the Institute of Chinese Studies, New Delhi. Dr. Fu-Kuo Liu is a Fellow at the Institute of International Relations (IIR), National Chengchi University, Taiwan. Dr. Cherian Samuel is Associate Fellow at the Institute for Defence Studiesand Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. Order Hard Copy Please email us at adps.idsa [at] nic.in or call +91-11-2671 7983 (Ext. 7303)	Publisher: Pentagon Press ISBN 978-81-8274-904-7 Price: ₹. 995
Indian Defence Industry: An Agenda for Making in India	https://www.idsa.in/system/files/indian-defence-industry_lkbehera_0.jpg	Defence Industry, Defence Offsets, Ordnance Factories, E-Book, Defence Procurement, India	Laxman Kumar Behera	Defence Economics & Industry	2016	BOOK	Publisher: Pentagon Press This book thoroughly probes the Indian Defence industry and the policies pertaining to it. Based on hard core evidence, it identifies the key shortcomings of this vital sector and provides a detailed roadmap for the Modi government’s ambitious ‘Make in India’ programme to succeed in defence production sector. Though written with a clear focus on influencing policy making, the book is presented in an accessible format to be easily understood by the wider strategic community. ISBN 978-81-8274-905-4, Price: ₹. 995 E-copy available	About the Book This book thoroughly probes the Indian Defence industry and the policies pertaining to it. Based on hard core evidence, it identifies the key shortcomings of this vital sector and provides a detailed roadmap for the Modi government’s ambitious ‘Make in India’ programme to succeed in defence production sector. Though written with a clear focus on influencing policy making, the book is presented in an accessible format to be easily understood by the wider strategic community. About the Author Dr Laxman Kumar Behera is Research Fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. As a member of the IDSA’s Centre of Defence Economics and Industry, he specialises on issues related to arms procurement, offsets, defence industry, military spending, defence cooperation and arms export control. He was closely associated with two high-level Committees set up by the Ministry of Defence on Defence Acquisition and Defence Expenditure. He was a Consultant to the Task Force on Self-Reliance and Defence Modernisation, constituted by the National Security Council Secretariat (NSCS). In 2013, Dr Behera held the prestigious ICCR Chair, India Studies, at FundacaoGetulio Vargas (FGV), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. CONTENTS Preface Acknowledgements List of Abbreviations List of Tables List of Figures Indian Defence Industry: The Journey to Make in India Defence Industrialisation Phases Can the Indian Defence Industry Make in India? Ordnance Factories Origin and Growth Management Employees, Production, Sales and Accounting R&D and Technology Absorption Execution of Orders Pricing of OFB Products Quality of Products Exports Capacity Utilisation and Impact of Modernisation Poor Inventory Management Outsourcing and Vendor Development Corporatisation Challenges from the Private Sector Conclusion Defence Public Sector Undertakings An Overview From Nomination to Competition Defence Procurement: Share of DPSUs Indirect Import Vendor Development and Outsourcing R&D and Technology Assimilation Value Addition Labour Productivity Analysis of Profit Margin Exports Disinvestment and Listing on Stock Exchanges Conclusion The Private Sector Why Private Sector in Defence Production Defence Production: The Role and Scope of the Private Sector Private Sector’s Contribution to Capital Acquisition What has Hindered Private Sector’s Participation Can the Make in India Initiative Save the Private Sector? Conclusion Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) DRDO: Origin and Growth DRDO’s Performance: An Overview DRDO’s Performance: A Critique Defence R&D: The Problem Areas Conclusion Offsets Evolution of Defence Offset Policy Part I Impact Analysis Part II Lessons from International Practices Conclusion1 Review of Policy Recommendations Group of Ministers Kelkar Committee Sisodia Committee Rama Rao Committee V.K. Misra Committee Dhirendra Singh Committee An Agenda for Make in India Set up a Make in India Council within MoD Articulate an R&D and Manufacturing Plan Appoint an Additional Secretary within the DDP for thePrivate Sector Reform the OFs and DPSUs Revitalise DRDO Provide Conducive Financial and Procurement Framework tothe Private Sector Streamline Defence Offset Policy Curb Indirect Import Involve the Industry in the Formulation of QualitativeRequirements (QRs) ANNEXURES Annexure A - DPP-2016: An Overview173 Annexure B - Strategic Partnership: An Overview of the Aatre Task ForceReport183 Annexure C - Foreign Investment Proposals Approved in Defence Sector (As on July 2015)187 Annexure D - Details and Status of Major Ongoing Projects(Cost above Rs. 100 crore) of DRDO 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 978-81-8274-905-4 Price: ₹. 995
Multi-party Democracy in the Maldives and the Emerging Security Environment in the Indian Ocean Region	https://www.idsa.in/system/files/book_multi-party-democracy-akumar.jpg	India-Maldives Relations, Maldives, Indian Ocean Region	Anand Kumar	South Asia	2016	BOOK	Publisher: Pentagon Press Maldives is the smallest country of South Asia. But its significance is no less because of its crucial geo-strategic location in the Indian Ocean. It sits astride on major sea lanes of communications (SLOCs). However, the crucial geo-strategic location of the Maldives has also caused problems for the country as it has aroused interests of major world powers. ISBN 978-81-8274-895-8, Price: ₹. 795 E-copy available	About the Book Maldives is the smallest country of South Asia. But its significance is no less because of its crucial geo-strategic location in the Indian Ocean. It sits astride on major sea lanes of communications (SLOCs). However, the crucial geo-strategic location of the Maldives has also caused problems for the country as it has aroused interests of major world powers. They have tried to meddle into the domestic politics of the Maldives so that a favourable dispensation can come to power, which in turn would promote their interests in the Maldives and in the Indian Ocean region (IOR). Maldives became a multi-party democracy in October 2008 when a new constitution was implemented. This was a positive development in a hundred percent Sunni Muslim country, as a number of other Muslim countries were moving on the path of extremism. Ironically, the multiparty democracy also allowed rise in extremism as radicals used the available democratic space to their advantage. Unfortunately, the first democratic government in the Maldives could not complete its term and the ensuing political instability in the Maldives led to greater meddling by external powers in its domestic politics. This book is an attempt to understand the fledgling multiparty democracy in the Maldives, its foreign policy and the evolving security scenario in the Indian Ocean region. About the Author Dr. Anand Kumar is an Associate Fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. After completing his PhD from School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru Univesity (JNU), he joined the IDSA in 2007. His area of specialization is Maldives, Bangladesh, South Asian politics, Counter-terrorism, Proliferation of Small Arms and Low intensity conflicts. Before joining IDSA he worked at South Asia Analysis Group on similar themes. He has also been with the Institute for Conflict Management which specializes on Counter-terrorism. His first book Return from the Precipice: Bangladesh’s Fight Against Terrorism was published in year 2012. His edited volume The Terror Challenge in South Asia and Prospect of Regional Cooperation was published in 2011. He has published around 20 articles in reputed journals, contributed around 10 chapters in edited books and delivered lectures on security issues both in India and abroad. He has published hundreds of articles in leading newspapers and magazines. Some of the select publications are “Insurgency in South Asia muted by war on terror,” The Washington Times, January 16, 2004 and The Jihadi Next Door, The Washington Times, 20 May 2010 CONTENTS Acknowledgements Map of Maldives Introduction Methodology Organisation The Road to Multi-party Democracy Maldives and the British Suzerainty The First Written Constitution of the Maldives The Second Constitution Establishment of First Republican Government with theThird Constitution The Fourth Constitution Brings Elected Monarchy Establishment of Second Republic with the Fifth Constitution Establishment of Constitutional Assembly by Gayoom The 2008 Constitution Multi-party Democracy in the Maldives Presidential Election 2008 Onset of Multi-party Democracy The 2009 Parliamentary Elections Emergence of the Political Rivalry Nasheed Gives up ‘Forgive and Forget’ Policy Power Struggle between the President and the Parliament Other Challenges before Nasheed’s Government A Legacy of Financial Crisis Economic Crisis Alienated People Rise of Islamic Fundamentalism Emergence of Religious Extremism in the Maldives Gayoom and the Islamic Extremists Emergence of Extremist Organisations Involvement of Maldivians in Terror Attacks Islamists in Post-Gayoom Era Nasheed’s Government Admits Rising Extremism Extremism Hampered Promotion of Tourism The Unholy Alliance of Islamists and ‘Democrats’ Nasheed’s Lack of Political Abilities Mishandling of the Political Crisis by Nasheed Political Transition or Coup Fumbling of Indian Diplomacy Setback to Multi-party Democracy Maldives under Waheed The GMR Controversy Indian Approach to Political Crisis in Maldives The Controversial Second Multi-party Elections The 2013 Presidential Elections Use of Institutions to Further Political and Electoral Interests Breaking-up of the Progressive Alliance and Change of Political Scenario Islamists under Abdulla Yameen Yameen’s Suppression of the Opposition and Re-alignment of Political Forces Future of Multi-party Democracy in the Maldives Changing Regimes and Maldivian Foreign Policy Maldives and Indian Interests Foreign Policy of the Maldives after Independence (Since 1965) Foreign Policy under Gayoom Foreign Policy under Nasheed Foreign Policy under Waheed Foreign Policy under Abdulla Yameen Implications for India Strategic Importance of the Indian Ocean and the Maldives Maritime Challenges in the IOR Protection of SLOCs Piracy Maritime Terrorism Security against Mining Natural Disasters and Oil-related Environmental Disasters Absence of a Unified Trans-Oceanic Community in the IOR Strategic Interests of the Major Indian Ocean Players Indian Interests in the Indian Ocean India’s Sea Power The US Interests in the Indian Ocean Strategic Interests of Australia in the IOR Japan’s Interests in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR) China’s Interests and Activities in the Indian Ocean Emergence of Chinese Maritime Security Interests China and the Maritime Silk Route China’s Seabed Mining Forays in the IOR India’s Attempt to Reinvigorate Policy towards the IOR Tri-Nation Maritime Agreement India’s five-fold Framework for Maritime Engagement in the IOR Maldives and Major Powers Changing Dynamics of the Indian Ocean Region Maldives and the Great Game in the Indian Ocean Region Maldives and Chinese Strategic Considerations Chinese Quest for Military Bases Maldives Amends Constitution to Enable Foreign Ownership of Land Chinese Military Diplomacy with the Maldives Negotiation of the US-Maldives SOFA Agreement India Striving to Maintain Security Environment of Indian Ocean The Emerging Security Scenario in the IOR The Future of Democracy in Maldives and Its Impact on the Security Environment in the Indian Ocean Region APPENDICES Appendix 1: Statement by His Excellency Mohamed Nasheed, President of the Republic of Maldives to the General Debate of the General Assembly Appendix 2: Proposed Agreement between The United States of America and The Republic of Maldives Regarding Status of Forces and Access to and use of Facilities in the Maldives Appendix 3: Outcome Document of the Second NSA-Level Meeting on Trilateral Cooperation on Maritime Security between India, the Maldives and Sri Lanka Appendix 4: Maldives 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 978-81-8274-895-8 Price: ₹. 795
Indigenisation: Key to Self-Sufficiency and Strategic Capability	https://www.idsa.in/system/files/book-india-defence_0_0.jpg	Defence Industry	Ranjit Ghosh	Defence Economics & Industry	2016	BOOK	Publisher: Pentagon Press The book attempts to study the defence industrialisation process that has been adopted by the militarily developed and developing nations to analyse, orient and adapt their best practices to the Indian defence industry and technological base. The analysis reveals that there is a requirement to re-assess, re-align & re-model the Indian defence industry apparatus in line with the vision of accelerating indigenisation, self-sufficiency and strategic capability, as pertaining to military systems. ISBN 978-81-8274-892-7, Price: ₹. 1295 E-copy available	About the Book The book attempts to study the defence industrialisation process that has been adopted by the militarily developed and developing nations to analyse, orient and adapt their best practices to the Indian defence industry and technological base. The analysis reveals that there is a requirement to re-assess, re-align & re-model the Indian defence industry apparatus in line with the vision of accelerating indigenisation, self-sufficiency and strategic capability, as pertaining to military systems. The book in its introductory chapter reviews the evolution and current realities of the Indian Defence Industry to arrive at the objective and scope of the research work. In the second chapter it reviews the journey of defence industrialisation in India up to 2015. Next, it reviews two fast-upcoming defence industries of Israel and South Korea to draw important takeaway’s for India. This is followed by analysing the international practices that have been adopted by the defence industry of two leading military nations i.e. the US and China. Such an analysis further brings out valuable defence industry experiences and vital lessons for the defence planners. The book in its concluding chapter suggests three plausible options for remodeling the Indian programme, discusses the most pragmatic option and the resultant feasible model in detail, recommends the way ahead for India before finally suggesting an action plan for MAKE IN INDIA in the Defence Sector. About the Author Brig Ranjit Ghosh is a Senior Fellow at the Defence Economics and Industry Centre of IDSA. He has had varied operational and staff experience of 32 years in the Indian Army. As Commandant and Managing Director of an Army Base Workshop he was responsible for planning and executing the re-capitalisation programme of Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICV) and Armoured Recovery Vehicles (ARVs) of the Indian Army. As Deputy Director General at the Integrated Headquarters of MOD (Army), he was associated with the ongoing defence procurements and handled the Ordnance Factories (OFs), Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSU’s), Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Private Sector, on issues relating to the induction and sustenance engineering activities of military equipment and weapon systems. He is an alumni of the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Madras, the College of Defence Management (CDM), Secunderabad and the National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla. During his M Tech programme he stood first in the order of merit while specialising in Maintenance Engineering and Management from IIT Madras. He also has a degree of Masters in Management Studies (MMS) from the Osmania University in Defence Management. CONTENTS Introduction Military Capability Development and Sustenance1 Evolution of Indian Defence Industry Current Realities of Indian Defence Industry Objective and Scope of the Research Work Defence Industrialisation in India: The Journey Upto 2015 Comprehensive National Power National Security and Military Capability Development Defence Planning in India Defence Research and Development (R&D) Ordnance Factories (OF’s) Defence Public Sector Undertakings (DPSU’s) Private Sector Participation Defence Offsets Sustenance Engineering and Maintenance Management Aspects:Drivers for Self Sufficiency and Strategic Capability of Importedand Indigenous Systems Israeli Defence Industry and Takeaways for India Evolution and Growth verview—Trends in Defence Industry Activities Government Support Procurements R&D Exports Privatisation Private Sector Lessons for India South Korean Defence Industry’s Lessons for India Evolution and Growth verview-Trends in Defence Industry and Defence Reform -2020 Plan544.3Government Support554.4Defence Acquisition Programme Administration (DAPA) Procurements R&D Korea Institute for Defence Analyses (KIDA) Exports Private Sector Lessons for India Chinese Defence Industry’s Transformational Aspects for India Evolution and Growth Overview and Trends Government Strategic Objective Budgetary Support andProcurement Indigenous Innovation and Technology Development Strategy R&D Exports Private Sector Major Reforms Programmes Foreign Investments Lessons for India US Defence Industrialisation and Reforms: Lessons for India Evolution and Growth Overview and Trends Defence Industrial Base Sequestration Procurements and Acquisition Process Indigenous Innovation and Technology Development Strategy R&D Exports and Markets Privatisation Major Reforms Programmes Foreign Investments Lessons for India Re-modeling Indian Defence Industry Apparatus forAccelerating Indigenisation, Self-Sufficiency andStrategic Capability Introduction Options Available For Re-modeling the Indian DITB Remodeling Indian Defence Industry Apparatus Way Ahead for India Suggested Action Plan For MAKE IN INDIA in Defence Sector 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 978-81-8274-892-7 Price: ₹. 1295
Geopolitical Shifts in West Asia: Trends and Implications	https://www.idsa.in/system/files/book_geopolitical-shifts-we_0_0.jpg	West Asia, E-Book, Arab Spring, Energy Security, Gas, West Asia Conference Publications	Prasanta Kumar Pradhan	Eurasia & West Asia	2016	BOOK	Publisher: Pentagon Press 2016 The West Asian region is undergoing a phase of massive turbulence since the outbreak of the Arab Spring. This period has been marked by popular protests, internal conflicts, civil wars, military interventions and involvement of external players. The regional security situation remains fragile with a new terrorist entity, the Islamic State, emerging to challenge the existing geographical boundaries of the region. There has been an enormous increase in terrorism and extremism, and the non-state actors have gained significant influence in regional politics. ISBN 978-81-8274-877-4, Price: ₹ 995.00 E-copy available	About the Book The West Asian region is undergoing a phase of massive turbulence since the outbreak of the Arab Spring. This period has been marked by popular protests, internal conflicts, civil wars, military interventions and involvement of external players. The regional security situation remains fragile with a new terrorist entity, the Islamic State, emerging to challenge the existing geographical boundaries of the region. There has been an enormous increase in terrorism and extremism, and the non-state actors have gained significant influence in regional politics. Sectarian conflicts in the region have manifested in places such as Iraq, Yemen and Syria. As the region is a major oil supplier for the Asian economies, continuing unrest has created concern among the major Asian oil importers over the possibility of disruption of oil supply to them. This book contains in-depth analyses of the shifting geopolitical trends unfolding in West Asia. Critical issues such as geopolitics, regional security, sectarianism, extremism, energy security and India's relationship with the region have been discussed by the scholars in this edited volume. In light of the evolving geopolitical and security situation in the region, this book presents opinions and analyses of scholars from different parts of the world on the evolving political, security and strategic dimensions of the turmoil in West Asia. About the Editor Dr. Prasanta Kumar Pradhan is an Associate Fellow at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. He holds a doctorate degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Since joining IDSA, he has been researching on foreign policy, security and strategic issues in West Asia, and India's relationship with West Asia and the wider Arab world. He is also working on the implications of the Arab Spring for the region and India. He is the author of the monograph India's Relationship with the Gulf Cooperation Council: Need to Look beyond Business. He has also published articles in reputed journals and contributed articles to several edited volumes on West Asia. At IDSA, he is presently working on the 'Sectarian Faultlines in West Asia'. Contents Foreword Abbreviations About the Contributors List of Maps, Tables and Figures Inaugural Address by Hon’ble Minister of State for External Affairs -- General Vijay Kumar Singh (Retd.) Introduction -- Prasanta Kumar Pradhan PART I GEOPOLITICAL TRENDS IN WEST ASIA The Arab Uprisings: The More Things Changed, the MoreThey Stayed the Same -- Gencer Özcan Arab Uprising and Changing Geopolitical Trends in the Gulf -- N. Janardhan A New Paradigm in Understanding the Current Evolutions in the Middle Eas -- Mostafa Zahrani Geopolitics in West Asia: An Egyptian Perspective -- Mohamed Fathy Abdel Hamid El Shazly Geopolitical Situation in the Middle East: A View from Yemen -- Ahmed Salem Saleh Al Wahishi PART II TERRORISM, SECTARIANISM AND REGIONAL SECURITY Sectarianism and Security Implications for West Asia -- Talmiz Ahmad The Dynamics of Regional Security in the Middle East: A GCC Perspective -- Muhammad Abdul Ghaffar The Present State of Affairs in Iraq: Islamic State and Prevailing Political Disorder -- Abdulwahab Al Qassab Gulf Security Architecture and the GCC: Time to Shed Past Baggage and Start Anew -- Rajeev Agarwal PART III EXTERNAL INTERVENTIONS IN WEST ASIA A Love-Hate Relationship: External Interventions and the Middle East -- P.R. Kumaraswamy External Intervention in West Asia: Regional and Global Implications -- Waiel Awwad US and ‘The Other Side of the World’ -- Jon B. Alterman How to Deal with West Asia? Commonalities and Differences in the European and German Approaches -- Henner Fürtig PART IVREGIONAL INSTABILITY AND ENERGY SECURITY Changing Text of Energy Geopolitics and West Asia -- Girijesh Pant Safeguarding the SLOCs from West Asia as an Energy Security Policy: A Japanese Perspective -- Toshitaka Takeuchi The Impact of Regional Instability on Energy Security: A Perspectivefrom South Korea -- Jeongmin Seo West Asian Turmoil and the Future of the Regional Gas Sector: Implications for India -- Shebonti Ray Dadwal PART VI NDIA AND WEST ASIA India’s Relationship with West Asia: Facing the Challenges of Arab Spring -- Prasanta Kumar Pradhan 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 978-81-8274-877-4
Role of Technology in International Affairs	https://www.idsa.in/system/files/book_role-of-technology_a-m_1_0.jpg	Science and Technology, Space Technology, Cyber Security, Climate Change, E-Book	Amitav Mallik	Strategic Technologies	2016	BOOK	Publisher: Pentagon Press 2016 Recent advances in technology have opened up vast new areas of communication, cooperation and even friction among nations in their pursuit of security, development and progress. Science and technology today transcend almost all areas of international affairs. The role of science and technology in international affairs is so intrinsic that it is rarely recognised as a separate entity and often taken for granted. The impact of modern dual-use technology on human society and national security has become so large that it would be necessary for foreign policy professionals to understand the finer nuances of technology to successfully negotiate international affairs in future. The book Role of Technology in International Affairs is aimed at bringing a clear appreciation of the various interconnections and interdependencies between technology, security, foreign policy and diplomacy that future diplomats must have for navigating towards international peace. ISBN 978-81-8274-881-1, Price: ₹. 995.00 E-copy available	About the Book Recent advances in technology have opened up vast new areas of communication, cooperation and even friction among nations in their pursuit of security, development and progress. Science and technology today transcend almost all areas of international affairs. The role of science and technology in international affairs is so intrinsic that it is rarely recognised as a separate entity and often taken for granted. The impact of modern dual-use technology on human society and national security has become so large that it would be necessary for foreign policy professionals to understand the finer nuances of technology to successfully negotiate international affairs in future. The book Role of Technology in International Affairs is aimed at bringing a clear appreciation of the various interconnections and interdependencies between technology, security, foreign policy and diplomacy that future diplomats must have for navigating towards international peace. Part-I introduces the reader to the changing dimensions of international relations and diplomacy and highlights the interplay between technology and international affairs. An India-specific perspective is also discussed to bring focus on future challenges for India in the changing globalised world. Part-II takes the reader through four technology areas of major impact on international affairs. New dimensions of outer space and cyber space have emerged as most decisive area for international peace. Climate change is going to be the most challenging area for international negotiation for the future. The four chapters endeavour to provide a keen insight on important technology areas. Part-III is about how best India can integrate science and technology and foreign policy to build its comprehensive national power which will be vital to India positioning itself as a major power for protecting and furthering its national interest in international affairs. The book should serve as a valuable references to foreign policy professionals and students, and also provide a new perspective for technologists to appreciate the need for an integrated approach. About the Author Professor Amitav Mallik has been a research scientist in the Ministry of Defence since 1966 and he was among the first in India to develop indigenous gas lasers. After ten years of teaching at DIAT, Pune, as Professor of Electronics, he continued his work on high power lasers and founded the laser laboratory – Laser Science & Technology Centre (LASTEC) in Delhi. As Director, LASTEC his pioneering work in high power lasers put India on the world map of directed energy weapons capability for satellite defence applications. He was awarded the Padmashri in 2002 for his outstanding contribution to defence research and development. He served as the first Adviser, Defence Technology at the Indian Embassy in Washington D.C., during 1988-1994 where he laid the foundation for Indo-US cooperation in critical defence technologies. This led to opening-up of the high-tech US-India cooperation of today. He served as Adviser on the National Security Advisory Board (NSAB) for three successive year from 2003, contributing to strategic security planning and also bringing a new focus on energy and environment security at the NSC. He has authored 5 books, starting with the firs on Technology and Security in 21st Century: A Demand Side Perspective for SIPRI, Sweden. He continues to write and speak on national security, strategic technologies and energy and environment issues to help spread public awareness on these subjects. Contents Preface Acknowledgements PART I ROLE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY IN INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Technology, Diplomacy and International Affairs Introduction Changing Dimensions of International Relations and Diplomacy Interplay of Science and Technology with Foreign Policy Technology Controls and Foreign Policy: Indian Perspective Technology and Security: Challenges for Diplomacy Introduction: Technology, Security and Diplomacy Interplay Technology and Security: Challenges for India Indian Science and Technology Potential for Influencing International Relations International Relations and Diplomacy in a Globalised World PART II TECHNOLOGIES OF HIGH IMPACT ON INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS Defence Technologies: Game Changers for International Affairs Introduction: Game Changing Defence Technologies Evolution of Defence Technologies and Impact on International Affairs Politics of Nuclear Weapons and International Affairs: Indian Perspective Future Technology Trends and Impact on Balance of Power Equations Outer Space and International Affairs Space Security and International Relations: An Introduction Space Security: International Dimension and Indian Perspective Space Sustainability, Space Laws and Space Code of Conduct Policy Options for India and Foreign Policy Challenges Cyber Space and International Affairs Introduction: Cyber Space—the New Dimension Expanding Cyber Space: Impact on International Affairs Cyber Security: Threat Perceptions and Policy Dimensions Challenges for Indian Foreign Policy and Diplomacy Climate Change and International Relations Global Warming and Climate Change: An Introduction Energy and Environment Dilemma: Indian Priorities Climate Change and National Security: Indian Perspective Climate Negotiations: Challenges for Indian Diplomacy PART III TECHNOLOGY AND FOREIGN POLICY: INDIAN PRIORITIES Summary and Recommendations Technology and Foreign Policy Interplay: A Summary India’s National Interests and Foreign Policy Priorities Comprehensive National Power: Role of Science and Technology Recommendations 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 978-81-8274-881-1 Price: ₹. 995.00
Asian Strategic Review 2016 -Terrorism: Emerging Trends	https://www.idsa.in/system/files/ASR-2016.jpg	Asian Strategic Review, E-Book, Terrorism, Islamic State (IS), Chemical Weapons (CW)	S. D. Muni, Vivek Chadha	Terrorism & Internal Security	2016	BOOK	Publisher: Pentagon Press 2016 Under the US leadership, the international community has been fighting the war on global terrorism for the past decade and a half. Strategies and targets have undergone several changes in this war, but terrorism continues to show no signs of decline. It continues to pose a major security challenge to world order and stability. Concrete and chilling evidence for this was provided by the recent attacks in Paris, Egypt, Indonesia, Nigeria, Kunduz, Kabul, Peshawar and Pathankot. The list is indeed long and extensive to be fully recorded here. During the first 15 days of 2016, one website records 17 terrorist attacks in different parts of the world. E-Copy available ISBN 978-81-8274-885-9, Price: ₹. 1295.00 E-copy available	About the Book Under the US leadership, the international community has been fighting the war on global terrorism for the past decade and a half. Strategies and targets have undergone several changes in this war, but terrorism continues to show no signs of decline. It continues to pose a major security challenge to world order and stability. Concrete and chilling evidence for this was provided by the recent attacks in Paris, Egypt, Indonesia, Nigeria, Kunduz, Kabul, Peshawar and Pathankot. The list is indeed long and extensive to be fully recorded here. During the first 15 days of 2016, one website records 17 terrorist attacks in different parts of the world. the Editors For nearly forty years, Prof. S.D Muni taught, conducted and supervised research, in international relations and South Asian Studies at Jawaharlal Nehru University (1974-2006), National University Of Singapore (2008-2013), Banaras Hindu University (1985-86), and University of Rajasthan (1972-73). At Jawaharlal Nehru University he held the prestigious Appadorai Chair of International Politics and Area Studies. Prof. Muni also served as India's Special Envoy on UNSC Reforms (2005) and Ambassador in Lao People's Democratic Republic (1997-99). In 2005 he was bestowed with 'Sri Lanka Ratna', Sri Lanka's highest national honor for a foreign national. He was invited to address the UN Special Committee on Indian Ocean as a Zone of Peace in 1985. Author and editor of twenty five books and monographs and more than 150 research papers, Prof. Muni has travelled extensively. He has been sitting on the selection committees for vice-chancellors and faculty members for different Indian universities. Presently he is based at the Institute for Defence Studies & Analyses as Distinguished Fellow. Colonel Vivek Chadha (Retd) served in the army for over 22 years before joining IDSA in 2011, as a Research Fellow, His areas of research include defence studies, counter insurgency and terrorism finance. His published books include, Lifeblood of Terrorism: Countering Terrorism Finance, Low Intensity conflicts in India: An Analysis and Indo-US Relations: Divergence to Convergence. He has also edited, Armed Forces Special Powers Act: the Debate. He is on the editorial board of the Journal of Defence Studies Contents Foreword List of Contributors Introduction -- S.D. Muni IDEOLOGY, FINANCE, TECHNOLOGY AND WMDS 1. The Rise of the Islamic State: A New Chapter in Militant Islam -- Yaqoobul Hassan 2. Triggers to Tabs: ISIS and the Information Age -- Munish Sharma 3. Armed with a Tweet: The Islamic State’s Virtual Propaganda Wars, Its Appeal and Looming Threat to India -- Shruti Pandalai 4. Islamic State and the Threat of Chemical Weapons -- Reshmi Kazi 5. Financing of Terrorism in Asia: Emerging Trends -- Vivek Chadha WEST AND CENTRAL ASIA 6. Islamic State and the Changing West Asian Geopolitics -- Prasanta Kumar Pradhan 7. Iran and the Islamic State: Implications for India -- M Mahtab Alam Rizvi 8. Present Danger: Terrorism and the Israeli Experience -- S. Samuel C. Rajiv 9. The Syrian Uprising and the Rise of ISIS -- Tsupokyemla and Neha Kohli 10. Managing Threats and Challenges of Terrorism in the Eurasian Region -- Meena Singh Roy and Rajorshi Roy SOUTH ASIA 11. Reaping Whirlwind: The Defiant Genies and their Masters in Pakistan -- Ashok K Behuria and Smruti S Pattanaik 12. Radicalisation in Pakistan: Youth Bulge as a Factor -- Priyanka Singh 13. Growing Radicalism in Bangladesh: Assessing the Response of the State -- Smruti S Pattanaik 14. The Maldives’ Approach to Islamic Radicalism, Terrorism and Terrorist Financing -- Gulbin Sultana 15. Islamist Terrorism in India: Is the State Prepared to Combat Terror? -- Amit Kumar 16. The Obama Administration’s Approach to Terrorism in South and West Asia: Implications for India and India-US Relations -- Saroj Bishoyi CHINA AND SOUTHEAST ASIA 17. Terrorism and Unrest in Xinjiang: Drivers, Policies and External Linkages -- Avinash Godbole and Gunjan Singh 18. Buddhist versus Islamic Extremism: A Case Study of Myanmar -- Sampa Kundu 19. The ISIS Conundrum in Southeast Asia: The Case of Indonesia -- Titli Basu 20. Terrorism in Malaysia -- Udai Bhanu Singh Conclusion -- Vivek Chadha Index 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 978-81-8274-885-9 Price: ₹. 1295.00
The Role of Media in Promoting Regional Understanding in South Asia		Media, South Asia, E-Book, South Asia Conference Publications	Priyanka Singh	South Asia	2016	BOOK	Publisher: Pentagon Press 2016 This book collates a wide spectrum of views across South Asia, including Myanmar, and debates the role of media in forging regional understanding and goodwill. The media's role in South Asia is essentially conceived as state-centric, adhering to the standard templates of nationalism. This inherent tendency has, at times, cost neutral and balanced coverage of events and issues. The contributors to this volume acknowledge the potential of the media as an institution which could/should, in addition to its routine reportage, focus on regional issues of common interest and promote regional understanding. ISBN 978-81-8274-868-2, Price: ₹. 995.00 E-copy available	Publisher: Pentagon Press ISBN: 978-81-8274-868-2 [Download E-Copy] [Buy Now] About the Book This book collates a wide spectrum of views across South Asia, including Myanmar, and debates the role of media in forging regional understanding and goodwill. The media's role in South Asia is essentially conceived as state-centric, adhering to the standard templates of nationalism. This inherent tendency has, at times, cost neutral and balanced coverage of events and issues. The contributors to this volume acknowledge the potential of the media as an institution which could/should, in addition to its routine reportage, focus on regional issues of common interest and promote regional understanding. The book consists of 16 chapters attempted by scholars from all SAARC countries including Myanmar. They focus on a range of issues relating to media—ownership, impact of social media, media narrative, nationalist bias, state control, envelope-journalism, threat from non-state actors, and a host of other such issues. There is a consensus that the media has vastly enhanced its capability to mould and shape public perception and opinion with the revolution in communication technology in recent decades. They strongly endorse the view that the media should play its due role in promoting regional understanding and cooperation. Contents Foreword Acknowledgements Abbreviations About the Contributors Map of South Asia Opening Remarks by Brigadier Rumel Dahiya (Retd.) Inaugural Address by Shri Prakash Javadekar Introduction Priyanka Singh PART I - THE ROLE OF MEDIA IN SHAPING PUBLIC DISCOURSE IN SOUTH ASIA Media-scape in South Asia and the Issue of Regional Cooperation - Smruti S. Pattanaik and Ashok K. Behuria The Media and Foreign Policy Discourses in Pakistan - Rasul Bakhsh Rais Impact of Media Ownership on Reporting: When Journalismis Prey to Predatory Instincts - Syed Badrul Ahsan Media in Post 9/11 Afghanistan - Amrullah Saleh Media in the Age of Intolerance and Terrorism - Kunda Dixit PART II - THE STATE OF MEDIA IN SOUTH ASIA: COUNTRY PERSPECTIVES Promotion of Jingoism in the Region by the Media: The Case of Sri Lanka - Dilrukshi Handunnetti Maldivian Media: Ownership, Orientation and Trends - Ibrahim Waheed Regional Understanding: Does Media Ownership Really Matter? - Kaberi Gayen The Role of the Bhutanese Media in Bhutan’s Democratic Evolution and Governance - Tenzing Lamsang The Role of Media in Myanmar - Myo Lwin Evolution of Afghan Media: Role in Promoting Regional Understanding - Danish Karokhel Truth vs Hype: Media, Hyper-nationalism and Impact on Perceptions in India-South Asia Relations - Shruti Pandalai PART III - INFLUENCE OF MEDIA ON FOREIGN AND SECURITY POLICIES OF STATES News Media Re-Presentation and Agenda-Setting in Public Discourse on Foreign Relations: The Case of Sri Lankan Popular Attitudes Towards India - Lakshman F.B. Gunasekara The Role of Media in Shaping Foreign Policy Discourse in Myanmar - Khin Maung Soe The Role of Bhutanese Media in Amalgamating South Asia:Quest for a Happy South Asian Society - Dawa Penjor The Role of Media in Shaping Foreign Policy Discourse in Nepal - Deepak Adhikari ANNEXURE Can Media Play a Role in Promoting Regional Understanding? 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 978-81-8274-868-2 Price: ₹. 995.00
Indigenous Historical Knowledge: Kautilya and His Vocabulary (Volume II)		E-Book, Kautilya-Arthashastra, Strategic Thinking, Indigenous Historical Knowledge	P. K. Gautam, Saurabh Mishra, Arvind Gupta	Military Affairs	2016	BOOK	Publisher: Pentagon Press 2016 This book is the second in a series of three volumes on “Kautilya and His Vocabulary” as a part of the “Indigenous Historical Knowledge” project undertaken by the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. These volumes aim at initiating the study, internalisation, spread and consolidation of Kautilya's Arthashastra in the strategic domain. The four focus themes in the three volumes are foreign policy, intelligence, war and internal security as they relate to contemporary times. ISBN 978-81-8274-866-8, Price: ₹. 695.00 E-copy available	Publisher: Pentagon Press ISBN: 978-81-8274-866-8 [Download E-Copy] [Buy Now] About the Book This book is the second in a series of three volumes on “Kautilya and His Vocabulary” as a part of the “Indigenous Historical Knowledge” project undertaken by the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), New Delhi. The edited volumes contain select papers presented in a series of workshops, national and international seminars organised by the Institute. The project is an attempt to trace, look into, analyse and relate with the indigenous strategic thinking in India. These volumes aim at initiating the study, internalisation, spread and consolidation of Kautilya's Arthashastra in the strategic domain. The four focus themes in the three volumes are foreign policy, intelligence, war and internal security as they relate to contemporary times. Contents About the Contributors Introduction Welcome Remarks by Dr. Arvind Gupta, DG IDSA Keynote Address by Shri Shivshankar Menon, National Security Adviser PART I: DISCOURSE ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND STRATEGIC CULTURE The Text as Tradition: Interpreting India’s Strategic History Jayashree Vivekanandan Revisiting the Arthasastra: Back to Understanding IR Medha Bisht Exploring the Concepts of Grand Strategy and Strategic Planning in Kautilya’s ArthaàÈstra through a Hermeneutical Lens G. Adityakiran PART II: ISSUES OF STRATEGY, ART AND LAWS OF WAR Kautilya’s Arthasastra: An Approach to Counter-Insurgency Strategy Vinay Vittal Methods and Means of Warfare: Kautilya and Contemporary Laws of Armed Conflict U.C. Jha Military Adages and Stratagems in Kautilya’s ArthaàÈstra Harjeet Singh One Year of Arthasastra: Response, Pedagogy and Research P.K. Gautam Index Order Hard Copy Please email us at adps.idsa [at] nic.in or call +91-11-2671 7983 (Ext. 7303) Other books in Indigenous Historical Knowledge Series	Publisher: Pentagon Press ISBN 978-81-8274-866-8 Price: ₹. 695.00

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