Publication

While the steps stipulated in draft DAP-2020 to enable smooth acquisition of systems indigenously designed by DRDO and other public sector entities are a right move, they need to be strengthened further to make procedures more robust and conducive for timely completion of projects.

• Laxman Kumar Behera |
• August 10, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

The changes proposed in the offset guidelines require a fresh look, both on conceptual and empirical grounds, as the new regime is likely to yield diminishing returns.

• Amit Cowshish |
• August 07, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

India needs to have a public version of defence manpower database as part of its annual budgetary document. This would facilitate greater understanding and analysis of any possible manpower-related reforms in the future.

• Laxman Kumar Behera , Vinay Kaushal |
• August 04, 2020 |
• Issue Brief

The internal and external situation on the first anniversary of the historic revocation of the special status of Jammu and Kashmir appears assuring, even as the need for safeguarding the initial gains calls for sustained efforts.

• Adil Rasheed |
• August 04, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

India has taken a cautious and balanced approach in dealing with Iran. However, the growing US-Iran confrontation continues to cast a shadow on the Chabahar project and overall bilateral ties.

• Meena Singh Roy |
• July 31, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

While India’s decision to ban Chinese apps is legally tenable under both domestic IT laws and international trade rules, it is important that any ambiguity in the ban order that can be challenged at WTO is effectively addressed.

• Rajeesh Kumar |
• July 29, 2020 |
• Issue Brief

Abstract: Relations between India and Pakistan have remained hostile, since partition, owing to varied geopolitical reasons. They both compete against each other in conventional and nuclear arms. While the threat… Continue reading Nuclear, Chemical and Biological Weapons (NCBW) in India & Pakistan Equation: Past & Present

• Ankit Kumar |
• July-December 2020 |
• CBW Magazine

Abstract: Syria acquired the capability to produce chemical weapons in order to counter Israel’s chemical weapons program. It imported chemical weapon precursor and dual-use production equipment from other countries including Russia,… Continue reading Use of Chemical Weapons in Syria

• Lakshmi Priya |
• July-December 2020 |
• CBW Magazine

Japan’s quest for pre-emptive strike capability indicates a major shift in its defence doctrine. It is only a matter of time before Japan takes up such an offensive defence doctrine carrying a high possibility of conflict initiation/escalation with it.

• Atul Pant |
• July 24, 2020 |
• IDSA Comments

The ruling DPP Government in Taiwan is likely to further build on the gains made in domestic politics and in ‘pragmatic diplomacy’ internationally, occasioned by COVID-19, without indulging in any geopolitical exuberance.

• Prashant Kumar Singh |
• July 20, 2020 |
• Issue Brief