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Space Code: A potential area for US-India cooperation
Dr. Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
19 January 2012
Space debris, traffic management and orbital frequency being issues that concern both India and the US, this ideally should be on the agenda in future US-India endeavours. It might be good for both the countries if they can engage in shaping this debate that would give them ownership of the issue.
 
Asia and a Space Code
Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
06 January 2012
Asian concerns regarding a Space Code are important because future challenges to space cooperation may well come from Asia, not least because so many of the new space powers are emerging from this region. The EU was late in bringing India into the process.
 
Moves to enhance response to CBR attacks
Astik Sinha
27 December 2011
The recent Indian government's decision to equip 800 police stations in 80 cities with radiation monitors is a clear indication of how serious the threats posed by chemical, biological and radioactive (CBR) weapons is being taken.
 
Why US needs India's Air Force
Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
29 November 2011
The Indian Air Force faces threats in its Northeastern sector similar to those facing the United States in the Western Pacific. So, it would benefit both to share data on a more regular basis and plan joint responses to any problems.
 
From MIC to NSIC
Deba Ranjan Mohanty
11 October 2011
Nomenclature notwithstanding, the evolution of an Indian National Security Industrial Complex (NSIC) must be watched with interest and caution.
 
China Walks the US-India Space Solar Power Dream
Dr. Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan & Rahul Prakash*
21 September 2011
If China wins the race in developing Space Based Solar Power as a feasible source of energy, which would meet the world's growing energy demand, it will result in huge economic and strategic gains for China.
 
Can India ignore signs of Chinese assertiveness?
Dr Probal Ghosh
03 September 2011
The list of China's signs of displaying its assertiveness in the South China Sea is numerous - like the incident with the Japanese coast guard and the USNS Impeccable. The Pentagon accused the Chinese vessels of "harassment" during the US ship's routine operations in international waters.
 
Winning the aerospace tech battle
Deba R Mohanty
29 August 2011
India had recently decided to partner Russia in a joint project known as Fifth Generation Fighter Aircraft (FGFA). A project like this is a rarity, like Brahmos, that India can ill afford to lose. Prudence would demand employment of a realist strategy of engagement by India in convincing the Russians to expand the scope of involvement.
 
China' s New Aircraft Carrier: How Does It Impact Upon India?
Dr. Rajeswari Pillai Rajagopalan
23 August 2011
China's ability for air and sea power projection in its neighbourhood is significant and growing, and its first aircraft carrier is another indicator. The carrier would provide China the ability to project its power even farther.
 
China Threat and the New Japanese Defence White Paper
Rahul Prakash
16 August 2011
Japan's recently approved Defence White Paper has pointed out discomforting Chinese maritime activities in the region, military modernisation and the opacity about China's goals as challenges to Japan's national security.
 
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