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Previous Issue
Winter 2017
Contents
Nuclear Brinkmanship: Lessons for South Asia,
By Lt Gen Balraj Singh Nagal, PVSM,AVSM,SM
Revisionism and History Revisited: China and the Doklam Saga,
By Dr Monika Chansoria
Reimagining the Future of War with ‘Optimal Warfare’,
By Lt Gen Philip Campose
China’s Approach Towards India: Recent Trends,
By Lt Gen Rameshwar Roy
Enunciating a Grand Strategy for India: The Emerging Global Power
Hypersonic Technology and Weapons: A New Arms Race,
By Puneet Bhalla
Article 35A and the Future of Stability in Kashmir,
By Maj Gen Dhruv C Katoch
India’s Defence Preparedness: Creation vs Sustenance of Military Capability,
By Vikram Taneja
Relevance of ‘Red Teaming’ in Strategic Military Decision-Making,
By Subhasis Das
New Threat Vector and the South Asian Milieu,
By Debashish Bose
Summer 2017
Harmonising Military–Bureaucracy Relations in Defence Ministry: Some Thoughts,
By Rajneesh Singh
Social Media and Indian Army’s New-Age Soldier,
By Sameer Sharan Kartikeya
Nature and Scope of Disruptive Technologies in Contemporary Conflict,
By Col Sandeep Tyagi
Sub-surface Turmoil in the Indian Ocean: India’s Submarine Travails,
By Dinakar Peri
Book Review: Dragon on Our Doorstep: Managing China Through Military Power Pravin Sawhney and Ghazala Wahab Aleph Book Company, Rupa Publications, 2017,
By Lt Gen Rameshwar Roy
Bool Review:It IS about Islam: Exposing the Truth about ISIS, Al-Qaeda, Iran, and the Caliphate Glenn Beck,
By Dr Jaikhlong Basumatary
Notes for Contributors
Winter 2016
Title Page
Note from the Editor
India's National Security Policy-Making Prism
India's National Security Strategy: Imperative of Integrating Defence Policy,
By Lt Gen Philip Campose
Securing India's Future with a Bolstered Conventional and Nuclear Deterrent,
By Lt Gen Balraj Singh Nagal, PVSM,AVSM,SM
Investments in the Space and Cyber Realm for India's National Security,
By Puneet Bhalla
China's Current Kashmir Policy: Steady Crystallisation,
By Dr Monika Chansoria
Integrating Risks and Impact of Climate Change in India's Military Strategy,
By Kapil Narula
Unexploded Ordnance is a Myth: It Actually Explodes,
By Vijay Singh
India, Chabahar, and the Changing Regional Dynamics,
By Brig NK Bhatia
Book Reviews,
By Sanjay Barshilia, Ghanshyam Katoch, Jaikhlong Basumatary, Bhhavya Gahlaut
Summer 2016
Table of Contents
Where From, Where To? The Inveterate India-China Talks on the 'Boundary Question',
By Dr Monika Chansoria
Can Modi Eventually Rescript India's Pakistan Policy?,
By Rana Banerji
Hot Military Pursuit by Means of a 'Cold Start': India's Response to Pakistan's Policy of Sponsoring and Supporting Terrorism,
By Lt Gen Philip Campose
Escalation Control and the Case of Pakistan's TNWs for Battlefield Use: Futility of Thinking and Judgement,
By Lt Gen Balraj Singh Nagal, PVSM,AVSM,SM
Economic Trends in Pakistan: Implications for India,
By Preety Bhogal
India's Afghanistan Policy,
By V Mahalingam
Systems Approach to Defence Capital Acquisitions in India,
By Vikram Taneja
Special Forces: Recent Operations Globally and India's Own Experience,
By Maj Gen Dhruv C Katoch
India's Internal Security: Lessons from the Pathankot Operation,
By Lt Gen Rameshwar Roy
Nuclear Security: Obama's Sole Achievement in an Uninspiring Nuclear Record,
By A. Vinod kumar
Chinese Anti-Satellite Means: Criticality and Vulnerability of Indian Satellites,
By Vaydeesh Mahajan
Book Reviews
Winter 2015
Table of Contents
India's Nuclear Strategy to Deter: Massive Retaliation to Cause Unacceptable Damage,
By Lt Gen Balraj Singh Nagal, PVSM,AVSM,SM
Arbitrating Conflict in the South China Sea: The Case of China and The Philippines,
By Dr Monika Chansoria, Mary Ann Palma-Robles
The Paralysis Over Syria and the Refugee Crisis,
By Sarosh Bana
Critical Realism for India's Defence Procurement,
By Amarjit Singh
Militarisation of India's Maoist Movement: Arms Production, Procurement and Proliferation,
By Shashank Ranjan
India-Bangladesh Land Boundary Agreement: Ramifications for India's Security,
By Sanjay Bhardwaj
Naga Peace Accord: A glass Half Full,
By Brig. Narender Kumar, SM, VSM
Big Data Applications for Earthquake Predictions,
By Haridas M
Mining Asteroids and Exploring Resources in Space,
By Puneet Bhalla
Commentaries: Expanding Anti-UAVs Market to Counter Drone Technology,
By Dinakar Peri
Commentaries: Maritime Developments in the Asia-Pacific: Emerging Trends,
By Darshana Baruah
Commentaries: Bitcoin Digital Currency: A Portend for India's National Security,
By T S Bains
Book Reviews
Summer 2015
Table of Contents
Note from the Editor
Strategic Stability � Conundrum, Challenge and Dilemma: The Case of India, China and Pakistan,
By Lt Gen Balraj Singh Nagal, PVSM,AVSM,SM
Narendra Modi�s Foreign Policy: Rebuild South Asian Neighbourhood,
By S D Muni
Pakistan�s Afghanistan Relations: A �Strategic� Shift?,
By Savita Pande
Joint Military Exercises and Confidence-Building: Theoretical and Applied Features,
By Dr Monika Chansoria
Act East Policy: Northeast India as a Strategic Catalyst,
By Namrata Goswami
Cyber Security: Avoiding a 2020 Pearl Harbour,
By Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
Combatting Left Wing Extremism: Need for a Realistic Approach,
By Maj Gen Dhruv C Katoch
Programme Management in Defence Capital Acquisition,
By Vikram Taneja
Asia�s Lunar Endeavours,
By Puneet Bhalla
Commentary: India�s Mars and Moon Missions: Implications for National Security,
By R S Thakur
Commentary: India, Kashmir, and the Muslim Identity,
By Ritu Sharma
Book Reviews,
By Ganapathy Vanchinathan, Gunjan Singh, Manpreet Sethi, Dr Monika Chansoria
Winter 2014
Table of Contents
Note from the Editor
India�s Defence and Security in the 21st Century: Hard Choices,
By Dipankar Banerjee
Pakistan: Crisis of Legitimacy,
By Maj Gen Dhruv C Katoch
Can China Achieve Urban-Rural Integration Through the Urbanisation Campaign?,
By Dr Monika Chansoria
Nepal�s New Tryst with Democracy and the �India Factor�,
By Hari Bansh Jha
Illegal Bangladeshi Migration: Evaluating India-Bangladesh Approaches,
By Sanjay Bhardwaj
Hotline Communication: A Strategic Necessity,
By Davinder Singh
Robotics and the Changing Characteristics of Warfare,
By Harjeet Singh
Army Requires Business Process Reengineering,
By Sanjay Sethi
Commentary: Role of Domestic Politics in India-Sri Lanka Relations,
By Nitin Gokhale
Commentary: Rise of Islamic Caliphate Impacting West Asia�s Stability,
By Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
Commentary: Chinese President Xi Jinping�s Visit to India: An Assessment,
By Avinash Godbole
Book Reviews,
By Puneet Bhalla, Rakesh Datta
Summer 2014
Table of Contents
Note from the Editor
A Soldier for all Seasons: Field Marshal Sam Hormusji Framji Jamshedji Manekshaw, MC,
By CLAWS Research Team
Kashmir: What Awaits in 2014,
By Syed Ata Hasnain
Tackling Left Wing Extremism: Current Trends and Road Map for Conflict Resolution,
By Maj Gen Dhruv C Katoch
The Road to Nuclear Zero: Rhetoric or Reality?,
By Arundhati Ghose
Chemical and Biological Weapons: Multilateral Regimes and China�s Compliance,
By Dr Monika Chansoria
Systemic Crisis in Governance: A Way Forward,
By Shakti Sinha
Border Management with Myanmar: A Strategic Imperative,
By Brig. Narender Kumar, SM, VSM
Indigenous Cryogenic Technology: Implications for India�s Space Programme,
By R S Thakur
Regulating Satellite Remote Sensing,
By Puneet Bhalla
Realism in Russian Foreign Policy: The Crimean Case,
By Sumantra Maitra
Arctic: Regionalism Perspective,
By Niranjan Chandrashekhar Oak
Counter-Terrorism Approaches Post-9/11: Challenges and Responses,
By V Balasubramaniyan
Book Reviews
Winter 2013
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Note from the Editor
Combatting Cross-Border Terrorism: Need for a Doctrinal Approach,
By Maj Gen Dhruv C Katoch
Nepal: On the Edge,
By R S N Singh
Evolving Political Equations in Pakistan: Can the Civilian Leadership Deliver?,
By Savita Pande
Japan-India Military Partnership: India is the New Hope for Asia,
By Satoru Nagao
The Political History of China�s Nuclear Bomb,
By Dr Monika Chansoria
Strategic Options Against State-Sponsored Terrorism,
By Prakash Katoch
Changing Face of Conflict: Need to Reshape Military Philosophy,
By Brig. Narender Kumar, SM, VSM
Post-2014 Transition in Afghanistan: Options for India,
By Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
Endgame in Afghanistan: Debating the Kashmir Connection,
By Amit Singh Dabas
Violent Non-State Actors: Contours, Challenges and Consequences,
By Rajeev Chaudhry
Weaponisation and Militarisation of Space,
By P N Tripathi
Geographic Information Systems: Enabling Knowledge-Based Operations,
By Puneet Bhalla
Recent Trends in India-China Ties: Policy Imperatives for India,
By Dipankar Banerjee
Afghanistan: It is Time the World Woke Up,
By V Mahalingam
Shooting for a Century: The India-Pakistan Conundrum� A Review
Defence Indigenisation: Made in India, by India, for India,
By Bikramdeep Singh
Book Reviews
Notes for Contributors
Summer 2013
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Note from the Editor
Higher Defence Management: Principles and Practice in India,
By Jasjit Singh
Higher Defence Management in India: Need for Urgent Reappraisal,
By Nitin Gokhale
Higher Defence Management: Lessons from the 1962 Conflict,
By Kapil Kak
Need for Integrated Theatre Commands,
By Deepak Kapoor
Nature of Modern War and Theatre Command,
By Sumit Mukherji
Defence Reforms: Managing Threats and Challenges to National Security,
By Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
Financial Management in Defence: Macro Issues,
By Amit Cowshish
Defence Procurement: A Conundrum,
By Vinay Sharma
Defence Production and Acquisitions: Enhancing Capability Through Integrated Approach,
By Mrinal Suman
Technology in the Military: The Triple-Trap, Dual-Use and Single Reform,
By V Siddhartha
Decision-Making and the Leadership Conundrum,
By Maj Gen Dhruv C Katoch
North Korea: Regime Succession, Nuclear Brinkmanship and Regional Calculations,
By Dr Monika Chansoria
Enhancing Training Through Use of Simulations,
By Sameer Chauhan
The Diversified Employment of China�s Armed Forces: An Indian Perspective,
By Brig Arun Sahgal (Retd)
Defence Budgeting in India: Need for Urgent Reforms,
By Amar Ramdasani
Strategic Implications of Internet Governance,
By Jaijit Bhattacharya
Reviewing Internal Armed Conflict in India: Forging a Joint Civil-Military Approach
Twenty-First Century Terrorism in Pakistan,
By Srinivas Gopal and Jayashree G
Book Reviews
Winter 2012
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Note from the Editor
Contemporary Security Dynamics in J&K: An Assessment,
By Radha Kumar
Naxalism in India: Prognosis and Cure,
By Maj Gen Dhruv C Katoch
The Naga Imbroglio: A Grassroots Perspe,
By N George
Contours of Conflict in Manipur: A Prognosis,
By Brig. Narender Kumar, SM, VSM
Assessing China�s Preparedness for High Altitude War,
By Dr Monika Chansoria
Partners in Crime: Support Structures and Exchanges Between Terrorist Groups,
By SV Raghavan and Balasubramaniyan Viswanathan
India�s Rise as a Global Space Power in 2020,
By RS Thakur
Siachen: The Non-Issue,
By Prakash Katoch
Demilitarisation of the Siachen Conflict Zone: An Idea whose Time has Come,
By Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
Towards an Asia-Pacific Alliance,
By Sarosh Bana
Book Reviews,
By Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
Summer 2012
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Note from the Editor
Pakistan as an Islamic State,
By Kalim Bahadur
Pakistan: Struggle for Democratic Consolidation,
By Rana Banerji
Pakistan Army: A State Within a State,
By Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
Indus Waters and Pakistan: Seeds of Future Conflict?,
By Maj Gen Dhruv C Katoch
Pakistan�s Economic Crisis: On the Road to Perdition,
By Mohan Guruswamy
Pakistan�s Nationalism and Ethnic Pulls,
By Alok Bansal
Placing China in America�s Strategic �Pivot� to the Asia- Pacific: The Centrality of Halford Mackinder�s Theory,
By Dr Monika Chansoria, Paul Benjamin Richardson
India�s Grand Strategy for the 1971 War,
By Kapil Kak
Between Ambiguity and Brinkmanship: A Study of Pakistan�s Nuclear Policy,
By Dr Mohammed Badrul Alam
The US-Pakistan-China Conundrum,
By Rohan Joshi
Taking Stock of Pakistan�s Artillery,
By Debalina Ghoshal
Chinese Rise Impacting Human Rights Situation in Gilgit-Baltistan,
By Senge Sering
Review Article Counter-Insurgency Warfare as Military Malpractice,
By Raj Shukla
Future of Nuclear Power in India,
By Manpreet Sethi
Contemporary Security Dynamics in Afghanistan: A Report
Book Reviews
Winter 2011
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Note from the Editor
China�s March to Geo-political Ascendancy: Time for a Reality Check,
By Shyam Saran
Restructuring the Indian Army: Need for a �Whole of the Government Approach�,
By Maj Gen G D Bakshi (Retd)
Transforming for an Uncertain Future,
By Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
Indian Special Forces: 2030,
By Prakash Katoch
Army Aviation 2030: Bright Future,
By B S Pawar
Transformation of India's Infantry,
By Maj Gen Dhruv C Katoch
Firepower 2030: Arm of Decision,
By Maj Gen (Dr) P K Chakravorty
Space as a Future Force Multiplier,
By RS Thakur
Transforming for Future Sub-conventional Conflict,
By Shantanu Dayal
Positioning Vietnam in India�s �Look East� Policy,
By Dr Monika Chansoria
Forging India�s Hard Power in the New Century,
By Harinder Singh
Armies Do Not Fight Wars, Nations Do,
By Harjeet Singh
Report on Hi-Tech Defence Innovation: India�s Need for a National Vision and Roadmap,
By Smita Purushottam
Air Threat Domain: A Paradigm Shift,
By VK Saxena
Transformation: A Human Resource Challenge,
By Ashwani Gupta
Book Reviews
Summer 2011
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Note from the Editor
Complexities of National Security Decision-Making Process,
By Gen V P Malik (Retd)
Is Asia Becoming a Militarised Region?,
By Shyam Saran
Indian Foreign Policy vis-�-vis Pakistan: Dialogue and Prospects,
By Satish Chandra
The Bane of Pseudo Specialisation,
By Prakash Katoch
Managing National Security: Threats, Challenges and Conflict Resolution,
By Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
Maoist Insurgency: Dealing with a Major Threat,
By Ashok Joshi
Future Conflict, Information Overload and the Rise of Generation C,
By Maj Gen Dhruv C Katoch
Disarmament in Distress: Time for Ground Action,
By Swadesh M Rana
Obama�s China Policy: Arranging for Engagement,
By Dr Monika Chansoria
Creating a Successful Intelligence and Counter- Terrorism Matrix: Lessons from 26/11,
By Saikat Datta
Afghanisation of the Security Sector: An Assessment,
By Bibhu Prasad Routray , Shanthie Mariet D'Souza
Indian Army�s Contribution to Internal Security,
By Sushil Pradhan
Threat from China�s River Diversion Project,
By Yogesh Nair
Enhancing Intelligence Assessment and Coordination at National Level,
By Manoj Shrivastava
Militancy in Manipur: A Conflicting Dilemma,
By Shivananda H
Securing the Cyberspace,
By Lt Gen Kamal Davar
Behind the Network Paradise: Speculations on Armed Conflict in a Time of Interactive Emergencies,
By Manabrata Guha
Book Reviews
Winter 2010
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Note from the Editor
Modernisation Thrusts of the Indian Army,
By Interview with Deputy Chief of Army Staff
Informationising of the Indian Army: Need for Internal Reform,
By Prakash Katoch
The Artillery as a Determinant of the Army�s Combat Power,
By Lt Gen Vinay Shankar (Retd)
Modernisation Plans Need A Major Boost,
By Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
Modernisation of Army Aviation,
By B S Pawar
Surveillance in Counter-Terrorism, Counter-Insurgency and Warfare,
By Jayadeva Ranade
Modernising the Military Mind,
By Maj Gen Dhruv C Katoch
Issues and Steps in Force Modernisation,
By P K Gautam
Army-Air Force Synergy: Emerging Issues and Imperatives,
By Vinod Anand
Empowering the Infantry: An Obligation and Challenge,
By Brig. Narender Kumar, SM, VSM
Philosophy of Modernisation: Indian Mechanised Forces,
By Yogesh Kapoor
Emerging Trends in Battlefield Air Strikes,
By Manish Girdhar
Civil War,
By Naresh Chand
Future Perspectives on the Nepal Army,
By Shokin Chauhan
Redefining the Role of Military Power in India,
By Ravi Tuteja
Modernisation and Future Equipment: Profile of Regiment of Artillery,
By Maj Gen (Dr) P K Chakravorty
Indian Military in the Space Realm,
By RS Thakur
The Invisible Dimension of Modernisation,
By Ali Ahmed
Anti-Tank Guided Missiles: A Technology Perspective,
By Jagmohan Singh
India�s Urgent Defence and Security Requirements,
By Col Anil Bhat (Retd)
Book Reviews
Summer 2010
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Note from the Editor
China�s Air Power: Implications for India,
By Gen Shankar RoyChowdhury (Retd)
A Perspective on India-China Relations,
By Lt Gen S R R Aiyengar (Retd)
China�s Grand Strategy,
By Ashley Tellis
China�s Response to the Deadly Triangle: Arms Race, Territorial Disputes and Energy Security,
By You Ji
The Chinese Threat in Perspective,
By Maj Gen G D Bakshi (Retd)
The Evolving US-China-India Triangular Relationship,
By Sumit Ganguly, Manjeet S Pardesi
China: A Threat or Challenge?,
By Prakash Katoch
Pakistan-China Relations: Higher than the Mountains, Deeper than the Oceans,
By Mohan Guruswamy
Re-plumbing China: Leading to the World�s First Water War?,
By Raj Mehta
India-China Strategic Relations: Further Improvement is Contingent on Resolution of the Territorial Dispute,
By Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
Bam-i-Duniah (Roof of the World): A Future Conflict Scenario,
By Maj Gen Dhruv C Katoch
China and South Asia: A Historical Review,
By Harjeet Singh
Trendlines in China�s Infrastructure Development in Tibet,
By Dr Monika Chansoria
Xinjiang: China�s Fourth Frontier,
By Shailendra Arya
Sino-Indian Border Impasse: Strategy for Resolution,
By Sheru Thapliyal
Is China Waging a Proxy War Through the Maoists?,
By R S N Singh
Army Air Defence in India,
By Naresh Chand
Unstable Nuclear Deterrence in South Asia,
By Amarjit Singh
India-Israel Relations: Politico-Military Dimensions,
By Bidanda M Chengappa
Review of the Indian Army Doctrine: Dealing with Two Fronts,
By Vinod Anand
Trends in Global Arms Sale, Transfer and Trade,
By Nilendra Kumar, Mahima Bharadwaj
Changlang: An Overview,
By Sujata Kanungo
Book Reviews
Winter 2009
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Note from the Editor
Homeland Security: India�s Internal Security Reforms,
By V K Kapoor
Adapting the Military to Net-Centricity,
By Prakash Katoch
Is China Encircling India?,
By Maj Gen Dhruv C Katoch
Pakistan: A Geo-Political Analysis,
By Harjeet Singh
The Myth of Nuclear Deterrence,
By Amarjit Singh
Pakistan�s Long Tradition of Military Rule�II: Musharraf�s Follies and the Present Scenario,
By Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
Military Power Projection in the Indian Context,
By Walter Ladwig
China�s Military Doctrine and Strategy: Continuity with Change,
By Dr Monika Chansoria
Security of India�s International Borders,
By Jaspal Singh
Aerospace Power and India�s National Security,
By Sanjeev Bedi
Ban on Cluster Bombs: An Idea Whose Time has Come,
By Dr. G. S. Sachdeva
Evolution of War into the Fourth Generation: A Historical Perspective,
By C J Jayachandran
India Rising: From Regional to Global Power?,
By Swapna Kona Nayudu
On Matters of Principles,
By V K Shrivastava
Principles of War: Need for a Rethink,
By Col RC Patial
A Perspective on Land Warfare Strategy,
By Ali Ahmed
Indo-Bangladesh Relations: Act Now or Never,
By Arobindo Mitra
Bangladesh: A Sanctuary for Terrorists Operating Against India,
By Dr. Mansi Mehrotra
Book Reviews
Summer 2009
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Note from the Editor
The Kargil War: Some Reflections,
By Gen V P Malik (Retd)
Report of the Kargil Review Committee: An Appraisal
Kargil War: The Final Battle,
By Mohinder Puri
Kargil: Dynamics of a Limited War Against a Nuclear Backdrop,
By Maj Gen G D Bakshi (Retd)
Pakistan�s Strategic Blunder at Kargil,
By Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
Kargil 1999: Limited War, Unlimited Consequences,
By Rahul Bhonsle
Debating Defence Reforms Since Kargil,
By Vinod Anand
Role of the Pakistan Air Force during the Kargil Conflict,
By M Kaiser Tufail
India-Pakistan: The Pangs of Peace,
By Lt Gen Asad Durrani (Retd)
Terrorism in India: External Ramifications,
By Vikram Sood
Army-Media Relations in Sub-conventional Conflict,
By Rostum K Nanavatty
The Utility of Military Expenditures in South Asia,
By Mohan Guruswamy
Sun Tzu at the Computer: Informationising the �Art of War�,
By Timothy Thomas
Tigers Tamed, but What Next?,
By Dr. N Manoharan
Morals and Ethics in the Armed Forces: A De Novo Look,
By Samarth Nagar
Defence Research and Development: Global Trends and Indian Perspective,
By Pankaj Jha
Emerging Trends in Supply Chain Management,
By Gopal Purdhani
Ground Truths about the US War on Terror in Afghanistan,
By Brig Dinesh Mathur (Retd)
US Influence in the Indian Ocean Region,
By Bidanda M Chengappa
Why a Nation Needs A Young Military,
By P K Gautam
The Evolution of US Policy Towards Kashmir,
By Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
Book Reviews
Winter 2008
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Note from the Editor
Indian Defence Forces: Preparedness to Counter 21st Century Challenges,
By Gen V P Malik (Retd)
Defence Cooperation with India�s Neighbours,
By Lt Gen Vijay Oberoi
Integration of Maoist PLA with the Nepalese Army,
By Ashok Mehta
Militarisation of Space: Security Implications,
By Amitav Malik
Emerging Situation in Pakistan: Implications for India,
By Lt Gen Kamal Davar
Resurgent Radicalism in Pakistan: A Case Study of Jamaat-ud-Dawa,
By Wilson John
Pakistan�s Long Tradition of Military Rule: Ayub Khan to Zia-ul-Haq,
By Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
Pakistan's Offensive-Defence Strategy,
By R S N Singh
Pakistan�s Strategy of Covert War,
By Shalini Chawla
Development of Pakistan�s Ballistic Missiles: Implications for India,
By Vinod Anand and Neha Kumar
Russia Rising,
By Mohan Guruswamy
Future of Punitive Operations in Cold Peace,
By Brig Dinesh Mathur (Retd)
A Predictive Analysis of the J&K Militancy,
By Prem Mahadevan
South Asia's Water Woes: Are Rivers the Next Frontier?,
By Ravi Tuteja
India and the Indian Ocean Region: An Appraisal,
By Ajey Lele
Training the Army�s Senior Leadership,
By Kamal Khanna
Violence in Northeast and Central India: Extremism or Terrorism?,
By S K Saini
India's Integrated Guided Missile Development Programme: The BrahMos Way,
By Dr Monika Chansoria
Engagement with China: Need for a Proactive Strategy,
By Sheru Thapliyal
Civil-Military Relations in India: Difficult Times,
By Harsh V Pant
�Done Deal� Dangerous Precedent: Dare to Follow?,
By Naem Salik
Baramulla Revisited,
By Raunaq Rathore
Book Reviews
Summer 2008
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Note from the Editor
Counter-Terrorism: A Regional and National Perspective,
By Gen V P Malik (Retd)
Asymmetric Warfare: A Strategy of Choice,
By Lt Gen P S Joshi (Retd)
Asymmetric Conflicts and the South Asian Region,
By Maj Gen Ashok Joshi (Retd)
Sub-Conventional or Low Intensity Conflict? Phraseology and Key Characteristics,
By Brig Gurmeet Kanwal
Ideology and Insight into the Psyche of a Terrorist,
By Maj Gen A J B Jaini (Retd)
Asymmetric Warfare: A Conceptual Understanding,
By Col M R Sudhir
Effects of Globalisation on Asymmetrical Warfare,
By Lt Col R M Pandey (Retd)
Command Stress: An Analysis,
By Harjeet Singh
Military Frontiers of the Global War On Terror: Some Lessons,
By Raj Shukla
Visiting Retribution Upon the State: Is There Another Way?,
By Mohan Guruswamy
Cold Start: New Doctrinal Thinking in the Army,
By Brig Arun Sahgal (Retd)
Operation Iraqi Freedom: Lessons Learnt,
By Naresh Chand
Chinese Perceptions of Various Territorial Disputes,
By Brig Dinesh Mathur (Retd)
Defining Elements of Comprehensive National Power,
By Lt Gen J S Bajwa (Retd)
Armed Forces in Disaster Response: Role Reappraisal,
By Col Alok Raj
Kargil Revisited: Air Operations in a High Altitude Conflict,
By Air Cmde A Subramanian
Countering Pakistan�s Internal Threats,
By Brian Cloughley
Tibet: The Last Sigh or a New Dawn?,
By Shailender S Arya
�Soft Deterrence� and the Future of Nuclear Disarmament,
By Dhruva Jaishankar
The US Presidential Elections 2008: Impact on the Indo-US Nuclear Deal,
By Rudra Chaudhuri
Anti-Personnel Landmines: Balancing Military Utility and the Humanitarian Cost,
By Christopher Harland
Winter 2007
Cover Page
Table of Contents
Note from the Editor
Counter-Terrorism: Need for a Collaborative Strategy,
By Lt Gen V R Raghavan (Retd)
Deconstructing Asymmetric Warfare and Asymmetry in Warfare,
By Jasjit Singh
Counter-Terrorism: Critical Concepts,
By Lt Gen Chandra Shekhar, PVSM, AVSM (Retd)
Counter-Terrorism Responses: A Military Perspective,
By Lt Gen VK Kapoor, PVSM (Retd)
Fragging and Suicides - Not Merely Stress: Systemic Changes are Essential,
By Lt Gen Vijay Oberoi
Counter-Terrorism: Background and Mechanisms,
By Maj Bhupinder Singh
Countering Terrorism: Some Key Issues,
By Harjeet Singh
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