Information on "South Asia"
January 2013
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14 Jan 2013
Blood Line: Afghanistan and Pakistan's Unspoken Border Dispute
The Durand Line lies at the very heart of tensions between Afghanistan and Pakistan. Both states' political stability and security depends upon a thorough examination of the role this colonial relic plays in hindering prospects for peace, or so Amir Ramin and Nadia Siddiqui believe. More on «Blood Line: Afghanistan and Pakistan's Unspoken Border Dispute» -
11 Jan 2013
Public-Private Partnership Programs are Key in the Asia-Pacific
Although cyber security is moving up on most governments' defense agendas, Ria Baldevia argues that not enough is being done in certain countries. In the Asia-Pacific region, for instance, private-public partnerships based on US models would significantly improve local cyber-defenses. More on «Public-Private Partnership Programs are Key in the Asia-Pacific»
December 2012
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13 Dec 2012
The New Face of Al-Qaeda in Pakistan
Pakistan has recently experienced a dramatic upsurge in sectarian violence against its Shia Muslim minority. According to Gohar Abbas, many observers attribute this spike in violence to top-level personnel changes in the Pakistani wing of al Qaeda. More on «The New Face of Al-Qaeda in Pakistan» -
3 Dec 2012
Pakistan's Balochistan Problem: An Insurgency's Rebirth
Nationalists from Pakistan's largest province, Balochistan, have been fighting for a separate state for the past 60 years. According to Aurangzaib Alamgir, their cause recently gained an unexpected boost from an unexpected quarter – the United States. More on «Pakistan's Balochistan Problem: An Insurgency's Rebirth»
November 2012
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16 Nov 2012
US-India Cyber Diplomacy: A Waiting Game
Given India's diplomatic and economic ties with Russia and China, it is perhaps unsurprising that New Delhi is hesitant about developing a cyber-security alliance with the United States. Franz-Stefan Gady analyzes the internal and external factors that continue to hamper India's cyber-diplomatic relations with the West. More on «US-India Cyber Diplomacy: A Waiting Game» -
2 Nov 2012
Sri Lanka's Ongoing Struggle for Democracy
Sri Lanka's civil society and public sector institutions are under threat. Because their independence is being systematically eroded by repressive government policies, Saliya Pieris argues that the international community needs to help buttress them up and ensure their survival. More on «Sri Lanka's Ongoing Struggle for Democracy»
September 2012
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10 Sep 2012
A Critique of India's Defence Offset Guidelines 2012
Offset obligations are a significant feature of today’s defense contracts, particularly those involving the sale of military hardware to emerging powers. In the case of India, however, IDSA's Laxman K Behera argues that its offset strategies may not be enough to develop the defense industry it wants to create for itself. More on «A Critique of India's Defence Offset Guidelines 2012»
August 2012
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30 Aug 2012
Deterrence at Risk in South Asia
Because of the threats posed by non-state actors and third party interventions, traditional nuclear deterrence policies cannot work in South Asia’s complex security environment. A number of policy adjustments are required, argue Nicolas Blarel and Hannes Ebert, if India and Pakistan are going to manage their tense relations better. More on «Deterrence at Risk in South Asia» -
27 Aug 2012
Flaws in India's Strategy to Counter the Maoist Insurgency
Over time, India's 50 year struggle against Maoist insurgents has become a major security challenge. Yet while India's security forces have traditionally attempted to quell the insurgency by force, they are now increasingly resorting to soft power in order to weaken the influence of the Maoists. More on «Flaws in India's Strategy to Counter the Maoist Insurgency» -
13 Aug 2012
Threats in the Long Range
The EastWest Institute's Kanwal Sibal analyzes New Delhi's efforts to develop Ballistic Missile Defense systems, while also noting that unfavorable social and economic conditions may compromise India’s attempts to counter the local threats posed by China and Pakistan. More on «Threats in the Long Range»
