Report prepared by Naireen Khan and Aastha Gupta, Research Interns, USI. Report of the Web Discussion held on 20th May 2020 The Indo-Pacific, specifically the Western Pacific is presently the primary […]
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Dr. Roshan Khanijo's academic qualification includes BSc, MA and PhD. Her topic for the doctoral thesis was "Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty and Developing Countries – A Critical Appraisal" She is the author of a book "Complexities and Challenges of Nuclear India" She was the member of the study team which did the Net Assessment on China and South Asia. She has been a panelist in Panel Discussions on nuclear issues. She presented a paper in the seminar organized by CIISS (China Institute for International and strategic Studies) in Beijing .She also took part in the discussions held by CICIR (China Institute of Contemporary International Relations) in Beijing. She has taken guest lectures for Jindal International University .Currently she is working as a Research Fellow at USI.
REDESIGNING THE SUPPLY CHAIN FOR NORTHEAST INDIA
Lt Gen Balbir Singh Sandhu, AVSM, VSM (Retd) Writes: North East Region (NER) of India is known for her natural beauty, energetic people, and abundance of natural resources. The region […]
KALAPANI, LIPU LEKH ROW: RIFT BETWEEN INDIA AND CHINA SERVES NEPAL
Dr Geeta Kochhar Writes : The Kalapani issue has been raised as ‘India’s encroachment of Nepal’s territory’ and infringing upon its sovereignty. Although India states the road is on Indian territory, Nepal has demanded foreign secretary level talks immediately. I
COVID-19 AND INTER-SERVICE COOPERATION
Lt Gen (Dr) Prakash Menon, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd) Writes :The fragile defence industrial base has been unable to deliver and for ever the two sides, supply and demand, have been blaming each other for the existing reality that India, on the global stage has been for several decades, the second largest arms importer.
IS THE TOUR OF DUTY A VIABLE OPTION?
Lt Gen Shakti Gurung, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd), Writes: The Army has revealed that it intends to start a three year “Tour of Duty” (TOD) scheme for graduates from colleges and universities to enable them to gain an experience of Army life. This was announced by the Army Chief recently who clarified that it would not be the same as conscription and was not meant to be a career option either.
TOWARDS AN ATMA NIRBHAR DEFENCE INDUSTRY: AN ANALYSIS
Maj Gen (Dr) Pawan Anand, AVSM (Retd) Writes :The Make in India initiative in 2014 saw defence industry as one of its major pillars, aiming for self-reliance. The buzz around it raised the hopes of many industry players ranging from existing giants to start ups and MSMEs. However, while some achievements may undoubtedly be made much of, the overall picture has been disappointing, with governmental agencies driving themselves into a flurry of activity with seminars and conferences, and private players pointing out there has been no real progress on ground.