The Islamic State in Iraq, Syria and its fallout on India
As published by Reuters on 7 October, 2014 The Islamic State has invigorated jihadi establishments in South and Southeast Asia. It has...
India's military preparedness: Crying out for modernisation and reforms
As published by oneindia.com on 15 June, 2014 There has been an erosion in the combat potential of the Indian military establishment over...
Afghan Stability: New Equations
With the NATO drawdown, Afghanistan’s neighbors will have a growing role to play in the country’s stability. As published by The Diplomat...
Bangladesh’s Bumpy Ride
The country needs to combine stability with economic growth. It won’t be easy. As published by The Diplomat on 14 February, 2014...
An Indian pivot in Afghanistan after troop drawdown
As published by the Reuters.com on 1 July, 2013 Notwithstanding Afghan President Hamid Karzai’s disinclination to participate in talks,...
India-Pakistan border flare-up a zero-sum game
As published by Reuters on 30 June, 2013 At places along the Line of Control (LoC), barely a wire separates the Indian soldier and his...
India’s defence needs more money, Mr PM
The PM's vision of a lean, agile, mobile and technology driven force requires more than 1.7 percent of GDP that it now gets. As published...
Incursion shows that Chinese think our leadership is weak
The effect of India being perceived as a nation with a weak leadership on countries like Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka...
Emerging priorities in the war against terrorism
As published by the Reuters on 29 October, 2012 There are different models that nations have adopted to fight insurgencies. Sri Lanka...
Opting for lean and mean armies
As published by Rediffnews on 25 July, 2012 The British army is being cut to size, or perhaps, being stripped to its bones. The British...
Myanmar: The milestones ahead
As published by Reuters on 9 May, 2012 The latest craze amongst destinations for the diplomatic community globally seems to be Myanmar....
U.S.-Afghan agreement: Issues to be addressed
As published by Reuters on 26 April, 2012 The draft strategic partnership agreement between the U.S. and Kabul to address their...