Information on "Defense" and "South Asia"
January 2013
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29 Jan 2013
Modernization of the Indian Air Force
As the Indian Air Force (IAF) celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, Laxman Kumar Behera takes its measure. He examines its C4ISR capabilities and provides an overview of New Delhi’s attempts to modernize the IAF’s fighter aircraft and other platforms. More on «Modernization of the Indian Air Force»
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»
January 2010
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25 Jan 2010
India’s Controversial New War Doctrine
Indian Army Chief General Deepak Kapoor has attracted much attention with his suggestion at a training command seminar that India is preparing for a 'two-front' war with Pakistan and China, Harsh V Pant comments for ISN Security Watch. More on «India’s Controversial New War Doctrine»
November 2009
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27 Nov 2009
India’s Private Security Metamorphosis
India’s newest private security personnel are rapidly transforming from static security guards to anti-terrorism forces, Jody Ray Bennett writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «India’s Private Security Metamorphosis»
September 2009
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17 Sep 2009
Blackwater Forever
The most controversial private security company in history emerges in mainstream media yet again - this time with broader implications to its cultural impact, Jody Ray Bennett writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Blackwater Forever»
