Cooperative Security Framework for South Asia | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Cooperative Security Framework for South Asia | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
This volume brings together views of some of the most eminent scholars and security analysts from South Asia on the challenges and prospects of a cooperative security framework (CSF) in the region. The objective of the volume is to generate debate on CSF and forge a consensus on the issue at the Track-II level. The contributions critically analyse such frameworks in different regions and explore whether it is possible and practicable in the South Asian region. Despite strong historical and cultural linkages the region has been suffering from underdevelopment due to lack of cooperation and cohesive policy. The region is also vulnerable to serious non-traditional security threats in future. There is an urgent need for countries to overcome mutual suspicion and mistrust, and work towards the evolution of a cooperative security framework which is both strong and binding. 

India's Neighbourhood: The Armies of South Asia | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

India's Neighbourhood: The Armies of South Asia | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses
This book is an attempt to examine the role, relevance and status of the armies in the ever dynamic socio-political milieu of the countries in India’s South Asian neighbourhood. It is part of an ongoing endeavour by the area/country specialists at the South Asia Centre of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) to further explore and understand the role of a key institution, the Army, in shaping the political destiny and defining the ideational evolution of the (nation-) states in India’s South Asian neighbourhood. The book deals with the national armies of seven South Asian countries bordering India, namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Various chapters in the book, focussing on the armies of individual countries, discuss the security environment in which each country is situated, its geo-political or the strategic significance, its threat perceptions, both domestic and external, the doctrinal orientation and strategic thought process of the armies, their origin, evolution, organisation, structuring, relationship with civil authorities and institutions, and the nature of bilateral/multilateral defence cooperation or security pacts. The contributors to the volume also trace out the likely trajectory of the future role and position of the armies in the given or evolving national and geo-political settings.

The Second India-China SED | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

The Second India-China SED | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Obama’s Visit to Myanmar | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Obama’s Visit to Myanmar | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Renewed American Engagement with Nepal’s Maoists | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Renewed American Engagement with Nepal’s Maoists | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

"Peace" for Gaza: Lessons from Israel’s “brutish” stand-off with Hamas | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

"Peace" for Gaza: Lessons from Israel’s “brutish” stand-off with Hamas | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Towards an Asia-Pacific Alliance | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Towards an Asia-Pacific Alliance | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Four Years Hence: A Review of the Coastal Security Mechanism | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Four Years Hence: A Review of the Coastal Security Mechanism | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Political Stalemate and Transitional Justice in Post-conflict Nepal | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Political Stalemate and Transitional Justice in Post-conflict Nepal | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

What did China Gain at the End of the Fighting in November 1962? | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

What did China Gain at the End of the Fighting in November 1962? | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

India-Japan Join Hands to Challenge China’s Rare Earth Monopoly | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

India-Japan Join Hands to Challenge China’s Rare Earth Monopoly | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

A New US Defense Strategy for a New Era: Military Superiority, Agility, and Efficiency

The changing global security landscape and worsening fiscal outlook demand significant adjustments to national security strategy and budgeting, according to an extensive, year-long study released today by Stimson: A New US Defense Strategy for a New Era.
The report is the work of an independent task force of experts - the "Defense Advisory Committee" - convened by Stimson to explore the question of US defense planning and spending in light of looming defense cuts that are part of the Fiscal Cliff.
The diverse committee, which draws on the expertise of 15 former military officers, defense strategists, and international affairs experts, including General James Cartwright, Leslie Gelb, and Anne-Marie Slaughter, came to a consensus on how best to approach today's military threats and priorities. In addition to setting out ten key operating principles that emphasize greater efficiency and effectiveness throughout the Defense Department, the report concludes that a successful defense strategy could be achieved at budget levels significantly lower than present.
http://www.stimson.org/images/uploads/research-pdfs/A_New_US_Defense_Strategy_for_a_New_Era.pdf 

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Contract Spending and the Supporting Industrial Base, 2004-2011 | Center for Strategic and International Studies

U.S. Department of Homeland Security Contract Spending and the Supporting Industrial Base, 2004-2011 | Center for Strategic and International Studies

This report examines trends in contracting by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the contractor base that supports it. It takes an in-depth look at contracts for products, services, and research and development (R&D) in DHS as a whole and in six of its key components: Customs and Border Protection (CBP), the U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), the Transportation Security Administration (TSA), the Office of Procurement Operations (OPO), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), and Immigrations and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
The report is divided into five sections, including the introduction (Section 1). Section 2 focuses on overall DHS contract obligations, including top line department obligations as well as obligations for products, services, and R&D. Section 3 provides an in-depth look into contract obligations by the key DHS components and their obligations for products, services, and R&D. Section 4 analyzes department-wide contracting trends by three key contract characteristics: level of competition, type of funding mechanism, and type of contract vehicle. Lastly, Section 5 examines the contractor base supporting DHS and provides data on the top 20 DHS contractors, both in the aggregate and by the categories of products, services, and R&D.

U.S.-Turkish Relations | Center for Strategic and International Studies

U.S.-Turkish Relations | Center for Strategic and International Studies

As the United States and Turkey enter the third decade following the end of the Cold War, they are enjoying a new era in their long partnership. Their cooperation has recently been enhanced by overlapping perspectives on the unprecedented transformation sweeping the Middle East as well as in a number of other regional and functional areas.
This report is the product of a year-long joint effort by the Center for Strategic Research (SAM) at the Ministry of the Foreign Affairs of Turkey and the Turkey Project at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS). In addition to examining the opportunities and challenges the two countries have confronted in the past six decades of their alliance, it also looks ahead to those the relationship is likely to face in the future.

Net Security Provider: India’s Out-of-Area Contingency Operations

India’s economic growth and prosperity are increasingly being shaped by circumstances outside its borders. Most prominently, trade and access to energy are now critical components of the Indian economy. In addition, the Indian diaspora, which is a source of significant remittances, also needs protection and evacuation. Thus, India’s economic and national interests are gradually spreading outwards from its borders. Also, at times, the Indian military has been deployed for security operations – for instance, in anti-piracy operations off the coast of Somalia and in overseas humanitarian and disaster relief operations. In light of its capabilities and possible overseas role, the Indian military has been called a ‘net security provider’ in the region. This report, therefore, focuses on examining the Indian military’s Out-of-Area Contingency (OOAC) operations.
In examining this topic, the report analyses previous deployments of the Indian military outside its borders, including in United Nations Peacekeeping Operations (UNPKO), evacuation of Indian citizens from conflict zones and in active operations like Sri Lanka from 1987–90 and the Maldives in 1988. It then examines the current capacity and trends for executing such operations. Finally, it makes recommendations not only for the Armed Forces but for other relevant agencies as well, such as the Ministries of Defence and External Affairs, the National Security Council and the Cabinet Secretariat.
http://www.idsa.in/system/files/book_NetSecurityProvider.pdf 

India's Neighbourhood: The Armies of South Asia Share on facebook Share on twitter Share on email More Sharing Services Vishal Chandra

This book is an attempt to examine the role, relevance and status of the armies in the ever dynamic socio-political milieu of the countries in India’s South Asian neighbourhood. It is part of an ongoing endeavour by the area/country specialists at the South Asia Centre of the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) to further explore and understand the role of a key institution, the Army, in shaping the political destiny and defining the ideational evolution of the (nation-) states in India’s South Asian neighbourhood. The book deals with the national armies of seven South Asian countries bordering India, namely Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Maldives, Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Various chapters in the book, focussing on the armies of individual countries, discuss the security environment in which each country is situated, its geo-political or the strategic significance, its threat perceptions, both domestic and external, the doctrinal orientation and strategic thought process of the armies, their origin, evolution, organisation, structuring, relationship with civil authorities and institutions, and the nature of bilateral/multilateral defence cooperation or security pacts. The contributors to the volume also trace out the likely trajectory of the future role and position of the armies in the given or evolving national and geo-political settings.
http://www.idsa.in/system/files/book_ArmiesofSA.pdf 

Cooperative Security Framework for South Asia Nihar Nayak

This volume brings together views of some of the most eminent scholars and security analysts from South Asia on the challenges and prospects of a cooperative security framework (CSF) in the region. The objective of the volume is to generate debate on CSF and forge a consensus on the issue at the Track-II level. The contributions critically analyse such frameworks in different regions and explore whether it is possible and practicable in the South Asian region. Despite strong historical and cultural linkages the region has been suffering from underdevelopment due to lack of cooperation and cohesive policy. The region is also vulnerable to serious non-traditional security threats in future. There is an urgent need for countries to overcome mutual suspicion and mistrust, and work towards the evolution of a cooperative security framework which is both strong and binding.
http://www.idsa.in/sites/default/files/book_CooperativeSecurity.pdf 

The Existing Biological Threat: Evaluating the Seventh Review Conference of the BTWC | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

The Existing Biological Threat: Evaluating the Seventh Review Conference of the BTWC | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Chinese Aircraft Industry’s New J-31 Stealth Fighter: Implications for India | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Chinese Aircraft Industry’s New J-31 Stealth Fighter: Implications for India | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant and Civil Nuclear Liability | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Kudankulam Nuclear Power Plant and Civil Nuclear Liability | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Iran’s Nuclear Enrichment Programme: Is it the only Threat? | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Iran’s Nuclear Enrichment Programme: Is it the only Threat? | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

A Siachen Resolution: Why Now? | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

A Siachen Resolution: Why Now? | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

The Naga Armed Conflict: Is a Resolution Finally Here? | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

The Naga Armed Conflict: Is a Resolution Finally Here? | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Rising Instability and Regional Naval Modernisation in East Asia | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Rising Instability and Regional Naval Modernisation in East Asia | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Is Turkey’s Foreign Policy of “Zero Problems with Neighbours” Coming Apart? A Critical Appraisal | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

Is Turkey’s Foreign Policy of “Zero Problems with Neighbours” Coming Apart? A Critical Appraisal | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

The Likely Composition of the Central Military Commission of the 18th Party Congress of China | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses

The Likely Composition of the Central Military Commission of the 18th Party Congress of China | Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses