Raj Kumar Sharma writes: Dangers of Syria’s internationalised conflict have become manifest with the recent tensions between Russia and Turkey. Russia has decided to resort to economic warfare against Turkey after Ankara shot down a Russian SU-24 warplane operating in Syria over allegations of violating Turkish airspace.
India Cruises a Step Ahead In Its BMD Programme
Roshan Writes: On 22 November, India successfully test fired its indigenously developed supersonic interceptor missile, capable of destroying any incoming missile at an endo –atmospheric altitude.
Linkages Between Boko Haram and ISIS
Sandeep Jain Writes: The links between the two organisations may well be ideological rather than a manifestation of physical support, funding or training. While both are driven by Wahabi Sunni ideology, the big difference between the two is geography.
Is India’s Neighborhood Policy in Decline?
Raj Kumar Sharma writes: PM Modi made it a point to reassure Indian neighbors by inviting all the heads of SAARC nations to his swearing-in ceremony. He soon followed it with visits to Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, and Bangladesh. However, the recent developments have gone on to show that India’s relations with some of its neighbors are not on the right track.
36th USI National Seminar on “Indo-Pacific Region: Security Dynamics & Challenges”
36th National Seminar on Indo-Pacific Region: Security Dynamics & Challenges” was organised by USI from 19 to 20 November 2015.The seminar was attended by participants from Bangladesh, China, Malaysia, Russia, South Korea, Taiwan, Vietnam, US and India.
China – Taiwan Summit : A Possible Explanation
Sandeep Jain Writes: What is it that the summit brings to the table for Xi Jinping or for PRC? The Chinese President was able to emphasize the fact again that the two political systems are supported by a single set of people and that deep cultural and family ties exist.