Information on "Warfare" and "Asia"
August 2012
-
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» -
17 Aug 2012
USCENTCOM: Syria Analysis Part I – The Israel Option
The wider threats posed by introducing chemical weapons into the Syrian conflict may prompt an Israeli preemptive strike on government stockpiles and other military targets. Such an assault, argues Eric Barros, may also provide an opportunity for Tel Aviv to weaken Iran’s support for Hezbollah. More on «USCENTCOM: Syria Analysis Part I – The Israel Option»
May 2010
-
6 May 2010
Justifying Targeted Killings
The Obama administration has attempted a complete legal justification for targeted killings in Afghanistan, Pakistan and Yemen. It isn’t quite hitting the mark, Peter A Buxbaum writes for ISN Security Watch. More on «Justifying Targeted Killings»
