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Issue. 39

China-Japan-Korea:Tangled Relationships
Sandeep Chakravorty
25 March 2013
Territorial disputes between China and Japan over the Senkaku/Diaoyu islands in the East China Sea and between Japan and South Korea over the Takeshima/Dokdo islands in the Sea of Japan have,particularly in the second half of 2012, given rise to concerns about peace and security in North East Asia.

Issue. 38

India's Security Interests and the Arms Trade Treaty
Rahul Prakash
01 March 2013
The international arms trade has thus far thrived without globally accepted rules or regulations. The lack of a regulated framework has contributed to the survival and steady growth of the arms industry, which is now witnessing the entry of new players.

Issue. 37

The Indian Navy's New Expeditionary Outlook
Abhijit Singh
20 October 2012
India's defence policies and strategic outlook have evolved over the years, but nowhere has this been more visibly perceptible than with its maritime policy. Having languished for long as the 'Cinderella'

Issue. 1

Recommendations on Arms Procurement Reforms in India
By Ravinder Pal Singh
08 October 2012
The Observer Research Foundation's programme on Defence Procurement Reforms, following a seminar organised in May, 2012, has now moved to the second stage of identifying initiatives that can be taken in the executive and legislative branches. This Paper presents practical recommendations to improve capacities and decision-making methodologies in India's arms procurement system.

Issue. 34

Wading out to Sea: The Evolution of India and Indonesia's Naval Mindset towards Multilateralism
Jennifer McArdle
11 July 2012
This Paper examines the evolution of India and Indonesia's military strategic mindset, from inward-looking powers to budding naval powers. It asserts that the two countries will have "no choice but to cast aside the antiquated aspects of non-alignment and move toward a more pragmatic approach to foreign policy, based on multilateralism."

Issue. 35

India's Shifting Governance Structure:From Charter of Promises to Service Guarantee
Niranjan Sahoo and Arjun Kapoor
09 July 2012
Once synonymous with inefficiency and slothfulness, India's public service delivery system is finally being overhauled and put on the path of reforms. Ironically, these reforms are being spearheaded by a set of state governments. This paper attempts to capture the key trends of this impressive development which has far reaching consequences for democracy and governance in the country.

Resolving the India-China Boundary Dispute: Incentivising Cooperation, Enlargiing Bargaining Space and Promoting Constructive Strategies
Leon Bai
18 May 2012
Pessimism towards a foreseeable settlement of the India-China border dispute is not unfounded. At the political level, there is a "trust deficit" which impedes cooperation. Despite the existence of multi-tiered mechanisms to facilitate resolution, there has hardly been any progress on the issue in recent years. This paper identifies the obstacles and explores how a peaceful settlement of the India-China border dispute could be arrived at in the future.

The EU-India FTA Negotiations: Leading to an Agreement or Disagreement?
Suman Modwel & Surendra Singh
07 March 2012
This Paper looks at the implications of the "deep" integration that the EU is seeking with India. It also examines the respective positions, interests and concerns of the partners in the long drawn out negotiations. The challenges for India in plunging into such "deep" territory, unprecedented in its history of bilateral or multilateral negotiations, are posed alongside the hoped for gains.

Issue. 30

South Africa, the Indian Ocean and the IBSA-BRICS equation Reflections on Geopolitical and Strategic Dimension
Francis A. Kornegay, Jr.
09 January 2012
This Paper analyses South Africa's position as a member of both BRICS and IBSA, especially the broader strategic implications arising out of its membership of the two organisations.

Issue. 29

The Economics of Peace: A Nepalese Perspective
Hari Bansh Jha
29 December 2011
Understanding the importance of peace has been accorded high priority in many religions, such as Hinduism, Jainism, Buddhism and Sikhism. In recent years, many economists have realized the monetary value of peace. Peace is a pre-requisite for the development of infrastructural facilities like education, health, roads, irrigation, power and communications.

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