Saloni Singh writes that the Northeast region of India has been grappling with insurgency for a considerable period of time, which has resulted in major obstacles to the growth and […]
Non-Conventional Threats
Soldiers, Militants, and Small Drones
Brig Narender writes, drones are emerging as new weapon for use at tactical level having operational and strategic implications. Use of drones by state and non-state actors will increase in the future since it gives leverage to cause collateral damage, act as target designator for smart bombs, carryout surveillance and act as a platform for electronic warfare.
Kashmir & Peace: Diagnosis & Prognosis of Unfolding Folds
Manmeet writes, prognosis of the evolving socio-political landscape and the prevailing scenario, points towards a pertinent need to arrive at a framework for conflict resolution and measures to improve security, governance and sustainable development. The measures should take into account all the voices which define J & K.
French Institute for Higher Defence Studies (IHEDN) Delegation Visit to USI on 29 May 2018
A 32-member delegation led by Vice Admiral (Retd) Gerard Valin, Head of the Delegation from French Institute for Higher Defence Studies (IHEDN) visited USI on 29 May 2018.
Joint USI-CIPRI (YCAR, York University), Canada Discussion on Non-Traditional Concerns
A joint USI-CIPRI (YCAR, York University), Canada discussion on “Non-Traditional Concerns” was organised on 07 March 2018 at USI. Maj Gen Rajiv Narayanan, AVSM, VSM,(Retd), Distinguished Fellow , USI commenced the […]
Belt And Road Initiative: Casting The Net Wider
Anurag writes, A Chess Tournament called “Belt and Road 2017” is about to conclude. A school team tournament called the First Chongqing Belt and Road Chess International was played in the month of September 2017. The Belt and Road Haikou Youth Football Tournament was played out in November. China is clearly investing in soft power and also extending the scope of its Belt and Road initiative to sports and cultural realms, particularly involving the youth. A firm resolve to execute President Xi Jinping’s ideology is also evident