Talk by Shri G.K. Pillai, Distinguished Fellow, IDSA on “Naga Peace Talks: What Next?

The Internal Security Centre, IDSA organized a talk on ‘Naga Peace Talks: What Next?’ on 04 June 2014 by G K Pillai, former Home Secretary of India and presently, Distinguished… Continue reading Talk by Shri G.K. Pillai, Distinguished Fellow, IDSA on “Naga Peace Talks: What Next?

Indian Maritime Strategy: Drivers and Imperatives

Chair: R Adm (Retd) K RajamenonExternal Discussants: R Adm SY Srikhande, Dr. Vijay Sakhuja and Cdr R MishraInternal Discussants: Commodore Ajay Chhabra The author argues that as the world looks… Continue reading Indian Maritime Strategy: Drivers and Imperatives

Visit of the Tanzanian National Defence College Delegation

A nineteen member delegation from the Tanzanian National Defence College visited the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA) on June 11, 2014. The Africa, Latin America & UN Centre… Continue reading Visit of the Tanzanian National Defence College Delegation

Talk by Lt Gen V K Ahluwalia (Retd.) on “Future of the Naxalite Movement”

Chair: Dr Arvind Gupta Lt Gen (Retd.)V K Ahluwalia gave a presentation on “Future of the Naxalite Movement”, at the Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses (IDSA), on June 5,… Continue reading Talk by Lt Gen V K Ahluwalia (Retd.) on “Future of the Naxalite Movement”

US Congress and the Iran Nuclear Issue

Chair: Amb. K.C. SinghDiscussants: Prof. Chintamani Mahapatra, Dr. G. Balachandran and Shebonti Ray Dadwal The paper examined the role of the US Congress vis-à-vis the Iran nuclear issue during the… Continue reading US Congress and the Iran Nuclear Issue

Enhancing Jointness in Indian Armed Forces: Case for Unified Commands

Chair: Vice Admiral Anup Singh (Retd)External Discussants: Brig Rahul Bhonsle (Retd) and Gp Capt Vivek KapurInternal Discussants: Col Vivek Chadha (Retd) and Gp Capt Naval Jagota The paper was an… Continue reading Enhancing Jointness in Indian Armed Forces: Case for Unified Commands

West Africa’s Energy Potential: Opportunities and Challenges for India

Chair: Amb Niranjan Desai (Retd)External Discussants: Amb H H S Vishwanathan (Retd), Prof Girijesh Pant, Amb V B Soni (Retd)Internal Discussants: Dr Shebonti Ray Dadwal, Mr Nachiket Khadkiwala Presentation: Africa… Continue reading West Africa’s Energy Potential: Opportunities and Challenges for India

The Indian Navy’s Growing Maritime Reach: An Unfinished Agenda

Chair: Vice Admiral (Retd) Anup SinghExternal Discussant: Cmde (Retd) Rajeev Sawhney and Cdr Gurpreet KhuranaInternal Discussant: Cmde Ajay Chhabra The paper argues that as the pre-eminent maritime force in the… Continue reading The Indian Navy’s Growing Maritime Reach: An Unfinished Agenda

IDSA Scholars Interactions with Congressional Staff

On July 1, 2014, a group of senior Congressional Staff visited IDSA for a briefing and interaction with scholars. The discussion covered a wide range of issues pertaining to India-US… Continue reading IDSA Scholars Interactions with Congressional Staff

Talk by Rakhee Kalita Moral on “The Woman Rebel and the State: From Combat to Community”

The Internal Security Centre at IDSA organized a talk by Dr. Rakhee Kalita Moral on “The Woman Rebel and the State: From Combat to Community” on September 15, 2014. Brig.… Continue reading Talk by Rakhee Kalita Moral on “The Woman Rebel and the State: From Combat to Community”