Institute for Defence Studies & Analysis: IDSA Updates - 19 August 2014

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BOOKS
Unending Violence in Pakistan Analysing the Trends This report examines political violence, sectarianism, insurgency, militancy and terrorism in Pakistan, approaches of political parties and government and its implications for the society and polity of Pakistan. The report focuses on a one-year period after the May 2013 general elections, which saw the PML-N assuming power in Islamabad with the Provinces being led by other national and regional parties.
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Sifting Through the Himalayas P. Stobdan Prime Minister Modi has to think beyond the immediate circle and leverage the Himalayas as a bridge for India reaching out to wider Eurasian space the access to which has blocked by Pakistan. A way out could be to promote a regional market across the border, woven by a web of spiritual and commercial interests. Indo-US Cooperation in Defence Production: Hagel's visit to India Amit Cowshish There now seems to be greater recognition of India's concerns on transfer of technology and not just about co-production but also co-development of next generation weapons. The larger objective for India, however, must be to reduce its dependence on import of foreign equipment and modernize its armed forces in the quickest possible timeframe. Ebola virus: Public health a big challenge Ajey Lele The death toll from the Ebola virus in West Africa is a serious health concern for the world. There are around 45,000 Indians staying in the region infected by the virus and the real 'test' will be whether the government will allow infected Indians back into the country.
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NEWS DIGESTS
Pakistan News Digest - July 2014 The digest seeks to keep its focus on all round strategic developments taking place in Pakistan on a monthly basis. It culls out information and analyses from the Pakistani media— both English and vernacular— and provides a ready reference material for the wider strategic community. Given the strategic importance of Pakistan for India and the wider world, it is hoped that the digest will be received well by the readers.
ASK AN EXPERT
The Ask an Expert feature is aimed at promoting awareness and discussion on contemporary security issues. Visitors are welcome to pose short and precise questions, which will be answered by experts. Deepak asked: What is the difference between the Indian and the Chinese approach on issues of global environmental concern? Sunny Tomar asked: What is the difference between cyber-crime and cyber-terrorism? What is India's position on both the issues?
EVENT REPORT
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FORTHCOMING EVENTS
FELLOWS' SEMINAR - Sino-Indian Trade and Economic Relations: Challenges and Opportunities Speaker: R.N. Das August 22, 2014 | 1030 to 1300 hrs   FELLOWS' SEMINAR - The Case of NSG Exemption for Pakistan Speaker: R.N. Das August 22, 2014 | 1030 to 1300 hrs   FELLOWS SEMINAR - Cross-Strait Dialogue: Can Taiwan Talk 'Political' with the Mainland? Speaker: Prashant Kumar Singh August 29, 2014 | 1030 to 1300 hrs   FELLOWS SEMINAR - Women in Maoist Ranks Speaker: P V Ramana August 29, 2014 | 1030 to 1300 hrs   West Asia Conference on "Geopolitical Shifts in West Asia: Trends and Implications" September 10-11, 2014
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