MH Rajesh writes: Central Asia is resource rich with very moderate security structures. Besides, their location away from sea makes access complicated. They also suffer from poor governance structures, which has causes radicalisation amongst their youth which in turn gets reported as a ‘concern’ by the very rulers who choose the ISIS theory.
China’s Foray into Ballistic Missile Defence: Implications for India
Roshan Writes: There have been reports that China has not only started developing Ballistic Missile Defence Systems but also has deployed a limited version of this. The question that arises is why China who in the past had vehemently criticized the American BMD program now wants to develop it
China Spreading Economic Tentacles Around the World
Sanjay Kumar Writes: Few days back China rolled out its first home-grown large passenger aircraft C919 out of assembly line in Shanghai. At the ceremony, C919 was towed beneath a banner with the phrase “a dream takes off”, truly the wings that are much needed by China to boost its economic growth and fly over the world.
Superannuating Army Jawans – Precious National Resource Being Wasted ?
Sanjay Kumar Writes:Every year about 40,000 JCOs /OR superannuate from service, of these 90 percent i.e. approx. 36,000 are Jawans in the age group of 35 to 39 years. These highly trained, physically fit and mentally robust, disciplined, dedicated, motivated youth with vast potential gets wasted every year.
IORA Council Meeting: Onwards from Padang
MH Rajesh Writes: This IORA council meet was unique, in that, there was a Maritime Cooperation Declaration, in addition to the usual Communique that the IORA releases after the meet. There was a clearer recognition of maritime security in this meeting as evident in the declaration.
What Next If ISIS Bombed Russian Airliner
Raj Kumar Sharma Writes: If ISIS indeed planted the bomb in the Russian plane, it has a number of important implications for Russia and the world.