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Post-2014 Afghanistan and India’s Options
India’s policy in Afghanistan must be Afghan-centric and not be concerned about Pakistani efforts to gain strategic depth. In fact, by getting involved in Afghanistan, Pakistan is likely to endanger its own security and stability.
Contours of a Possible Indian Riposte to Chinese Aggressiveness
After assessing the weaknesses and gaps in Chinese capabilities and highlighting the positions of advantage that India enjoys, this essay proposes a strategy for a strong riposte against any Chinese adventurism.
‘Heart as a Weapon’: A Fresh Approach to the Concept of Hearts and Minds
The recent 'heart as a weapon' initiative in Jammu and Kashmir has been received favourably both by critics of security forces and by the state government.
Elevate Human Rights as the Core Organising Principle in Counter Insurgency
The Indian Army’s Doctrine for Sub Conventional Operations does an admirable job in balancing human rights protection with operational demands. However, there is a degree of dissonance in the approach to human rights brought about by the perspective that protecting human rights is a means to an end.
Back to the Basics: Foot and Hoof Mobilty in the Mountains
This Brief argues that foot mobility is central to mountain warfare. It first uses historical evidence to show the advantageous use of this capacity by the victor. It then argues for preserving this ‘military biodiversity’ by including indigenous breeds of animals.
A Case for Increasing FDI up to 100 per cent in India’s Defence Industry
Given the sensitivity attached to defence-related FDI, each investment should be subject to wider review and impact analysis following which the FDI percentage could be determined varying between zero and 100 per cent.
Revision of the DSCO: Human Rights to the Fore
The Doctrine for Sub Conventional Operations (DSCO) is due for review this year. This Brief suggests directions in which the Doctrine can better address the Human Rights factor.
India-United States 2020
This report summarizes the conclusions of a study that was initiated earlier this year on the future of India United States relations in the coming decade.
The Civil Nuclear Liability Bill
This study attempts to put the Bill in some perspective in relation to the Indian energy security, the protection that needs to be afforded to the Indian public in case of a nuclear incident, the advancement of Indian nuclear industry in the global market, taking into account all national and international factors.
India, Buddhism and Geopolitics in Central Asia: Regaining Centrality
Proposal to Establish The Takshila University for the Study of Indo-Central Asia Culture to Promote World Peace in the 21st Century
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