Strategic Analysis

The traditional Sino-Pakistan friendship of 55 years now has a new objective—to improve the economic content of their relationship, which comprises trade, investment and energy co-operation within a bilateral framework. The result of this determination to implement the new economic agenda is visible in the quantum of Chinese investment in Pakistan.

• Sumita Kumar
• September 2007 |
• Strategic Analysis
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India is uniquely placed in the international security and political environment as it neither falls within the NPT 'definition' of 'nuclear weapon states' nor is it a country that can be ignored in any international arrangement without taking into account the reality of its being a state with nuclear weapons capability. At a time when proliferation challenges are assuming disturbing levels, this article seeks to examine the policy options available for India to strengthen the international nuclear non-proliferation regime.

• Rajesh Kumar Mishra
• September 2007 |
• Strategic Analysis
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• Gurinder Singh
• September 2007 |
• Strategic Analysis
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• Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
• September 2007 |
• Strategic Analysis
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• S. Samuel C. Rajiv
• September 2007 |
• Strategic Analysis
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• Jason Miklian , Ingvill Håkås Tveite
• September 2007 |
• Strategic Analysis
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• Raviprasad Narayanan
• September 2007 |
• Strategic Analysis
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This paper explores the paradox of US policy on dual-use technology cooperation with China in the face of resistance from a strong section of the security establishment. The paper examines the factors contributing to the current level of dual-use technology business between the two countries. It finds that the US Cold War grand strategy of co-opting China by dividing the socialist bloc has resulted in embedded commercial interests that have been further bolstered by the strategic need for ties with China.

• Rajiv Nayan
• July 2007 |
• Strategic Analysis
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Energy security has become a major component of India's national security thinking and policy as its economy has begun to record high rates of growth. The criticality of ensuring access to foreign oil and gas resources will only increase with time as the gap between its demand and its domestic production widens. Furthermore, India's dependence on the seas is particularly overwhelming for its energy 'logistics' in terms of both its domestic supplies and overseas imports.

• Gurpreet S Khurana
• July 2007 |
• Strategic Analysis
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There is today an increasing acceptance of the concept of defence outsourcing of non-core logistic functions. Outsourcing frees commanders to focus on their primary task and saves resources. The paper attempts a holistic treatment of the subject from conceptual concerns to related practical issues. A brief scan of defence outsourcing the world over leads us to examine benefits that accrue and the precautions that should be taken. The paper goes on to analyse types of functions that can be safely outsourced and suggests a methodology for the entire process.

• Mrinal Suman
• July 2007 |
• Strategic Analysis
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