Decoding China’s Military Strategy White Paper: Assessing the Maritime Implications China’s new military strategy as it applies to the Indian Ocean is not a matter of a minor shift in the balance of maritime power, but one that impacts India’s capacity and will to impose a deterrent cost. Abhijit Singh | June 02, 2015 | IDSA Comments
The Nepal Earthquake: Could SAARC have been Effective? In spite of the existence since October 2006 of a SAARC Disaster Management Centre, the Nepal earthquake brought to the fore the difficulties faced by this organization and its failure to rise to the occasion. Nihar R. Nayak | June 02, 2015 | IDSA Comments
US-Japan Security Alliance: Standing the Test of Time The revised defence guidelines have added value to the US-Japan partnership and the fundamental shift in Japanese security policy complements the US call upon Japan to shoulder greater security responsibility as a partner. Titli Basu | May 29, 2015 | Issue Brief
The Rohingyas: Security Implications for ASEAN and Beyond In the last two months, the large-scale exodus of Rohingyas towards the coastlines of Thailand, Indonesia and Malaysia has been a concern not only for the region but also for the international community. Sampa Kundu | May 29, 2015 | Issue Brief
Shangri La Dialogue: Is Indian Participation a Necessity? India’s ministerial presence at the Shangri La Dialogue could have helped India to articulate the new government’s strategic thought and expand from the realm of military diplomacy to defence diplomacy. So, is India’s defence establishment blind to probable benefits of participating in the Dialogue or are they thinking differently? Ajey Lele | May 29, 2015 | IDSA Comments
Agenda for Modi’s Visit to Bangladesh In the true spirit of a democracy, Modi should reach out to leaders of all major political parties in Bangladesh and convince them of India’s intention to work as a partner in progress and development. Smruti S. Pattanaik | May 29, 2015 | IDSA Comments
The Centre of Gravity of militancy shifts to Afghanistan Stakeholder regional countries threatened by Islamic militancy need to get together under the umbrella of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation and fight a joint war to end the menace. V. Mahalingam | May 27, 2015 | IDSA Comments
Foreign policy agenda for the new government India has unprecedented opportunity to follow a foreign policy to meet its developmental aspirations and security needs, both of which are complementary. Sustained economic growth is essential for India to follow a proactive foreign policy.
