http://rusi.org/ web@rusi.org en-us Copyright 2012 http://rusi.org/news/ref:N4F16A2AD3421F/ Both India and the UK will likely make long-term funding commitments in Afghanistan beyond 2014, with the UK alone contributing some US$150 million annually for development and a further US$100 million for supporting the Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) after the NATO drawdown, according to a new report published by the Royal United Services Institute (RUSI). 2012-01-18 10:46:41 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4F1437ECDEF28/ India is setting its sights on a new medium range combat aircraft from Europe. The competition to sell new aircraft to India is part of an increased engagement by European defence manufacturers in Asia, set against the backdrop of an economic downturn and shifting regional geopolitics. 2012-01-16 15:02:22 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4EEA41041E169/ If this year brought us an earthquake, then 2012 will be a year of aftershocks and transitions. Speculate as we might, we must still prepare for the predictable but watch for the surprises. 2011-12-15 18:56:54 http://rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4EE21EFD55206/ Lord Louis Mountbatten is known today for his controversial role in overseeing Indian partition and independence but his efforts had a much more positive, long-lasting impact than is widely recognised 2011-12-09 14:45:19 http://rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4ECD16F8F2A18/ The rivalry between India and China is born of the two countries’ traditional perceptions of each other, yet the eastward shift of geopolitical power has now made this once local rivalry significant to the whole world. 2011-11-23 15:53:39 http://rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E8EE4667F7A9/ In deterring its larger neighbour, Pakistan faces tough choices in its nuclear posture 2011-10-07 12:37:12 http://rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E8EE413EBB30/ India's nuclear posture could be a model for other powers seeking to reduce their arsenals 2011-10-07 12:35:50 http://rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4E8EE342BEB36/ India's defence establishment is not befitting its growing status. Reform is urgently needed 2011-10-07 12:32:24 http://rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E831009723A2/ How can India improve its intelligence capability in the wake of the recent bombings in Mumbai? 2011-09-28 13:17:00 http://rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E830E3B52490/ If reports that Burma is developing a nuclear weapon are true, how will this affect India's relationships with its regional neighbours? 2011-09-28 13:08:33 http://rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4E316AAFC0BAA/ In an increasingly hostile neighbourhood, India should look northeast for friendship 2011-07-28 14:57:27 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4E1EAAC92F3AD/ The three bombs that tore through Mumbai add to the city's death toll from terrorism - 700 killed since 1993. If the Indian Mujahideen (IM) is responsible, it indicates the grave threat posed by domestic Indian groups plugged into international jihadi network. 2011-07-14 09:51:32 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4D08ECEAB2D06/ Europe defeated, Beijing defiant: Can we expect anything new in 2011? 2010-12-15 16:30:26 http://rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4CFE230F4C06B/ Mutual engagement over Afghanistan could be the key to improving Indo-Pakistani relations 2010-12-07 12:06:10 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CF779DA0AD09/ The Ashes represents one of the greatest sporting rivalries in the world. The shared Imperial history between England and Australia creates a political undercurrent that adds a certain frisson to the contest. This represents cricket's unique ability to transcend the boundaries of the field and influence a nation's politics and culture. 2010-12-02 10:50:56 http://rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4CED58C02B41E/ The view that Obama is stumbling over the subject of India is wrong 2010-11-24 18:26:32 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4CA08B689496E/ There are growing fears of a renewed terrorist threat to the controversial Commonwealth Games in India. The tournament presents a prize for an assortment of terrorist groups, chief amongst them the Indian Mujahadeen. 2010-09-27 13:25:43 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BFD483EA7611/ Britain’s governing coalition has promised ‘a new special relationship’, on the heels of successive diplomatic blunders under Labour administrations. However, drawing closer to India will require messy compromises and a realistic assessment of the price of partnership. 2010-05-26 17:14:42 http://rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4BF566DD21BB8/ India and Israel are strengthening a surprisingly robust alliance – albeit behind closed doors 2010-05-20 17:45:36 http://rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4BDAF1FA6D10F/ The Mumbai attacks illustrated the deadly efficiency of suicide terrorist gunmen. What lessons can be learnt to counter this threat? 2010-04-30 16:09:51 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BDAB9FA56A43/ The agreement by India and Pakistan to resume high-level talks has been heralded as a potential turning point in India-Pakistan relations.. But the structural factors that derailed the last major dialogue have neither dissipated nor look likely to be addressed by Pakistan, indicating that the breakthrough should be viewed as positive rather than path breaking. 2010-04-30 12:09:16 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BBC50E1BAF9C/ The Indian military is caught between preparing for conventional war against neighbouring powers, Pakistan and China, and reorganising as an asymmetric deterrent against cross-border terrorism. It seems they are struggling on both counts. 2010-04-07 10:34:03 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4BACAEFC202EF/ With the threat emanating from India’s porous borders and open society, the arrest has once again underlined the need for India to rationalise its security infrastructure. 2010-03-26 12:59:17 http://rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4B8E94DE027AB/ India’s emergence as a significant participant in global commercial markets contrasts with the sluggish development of the country’s defence industrial sectors. 2010-03-03 17:01:07 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B8D3FF2AB91D/ The bomb attack in Pune on 14 February, claimed by a Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) splinter group, has once again brought the spectre of jihadist terrorism within India into focus. To build on progress made in recent talks, Indian policy makers must look beyond narrow internal and external rhetoric surrounding terrorist attacks. 2010-03-02 16:46:02 http://rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A4B865CE45A98E/ India is playing a key role in the Afghan conflict. But its animosity with Pakistan threatens this contribution, and the US has been unable to choose a long-term partner 2010-02-25 11:20:06 http://rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B5ECBACB14AB/ India’s traditional emphasis on foreign policy autonomy means that its deepening military and security ties with Iran should not be viewed as a surprise 2010-01-26 11:02:24 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B20EF703EDFF/ Recent reports of Indian intentions to purchase an aircraft carrier from Britain would not substantially add to India's ambitions to be a global power. However, the rumours are symbolic of India's delicate strategic balancing act as it shifts its focus to China. 2009-12-10 13:03:22 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4B0D3DCA5D253/ The Mumbai attacks in November 2008 revealed deep and inherent flaws in India's national security. A year on, and after several far-reaching reforms, India still looks vulnerable but may well be equipped to respond swiftly and decisively. 2009-11-25 14:24:48 http://rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B0BC75929498/ Indo-US ties are blossoming - but will they provide sufficient depth against a rising China? 2009-11-24 11:45:32 http://rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A4B0BC6C3A7314/ The Indian media’s reportage of supposed strategic encirclement by China demonstrates asymmetrical perceptions of the rivalry between the growing Asian powers 2009-11-24 11:43:16 http://rusi.org/publications/defencesystems/ref:A4AF1A26BDFEE4/ How do India, China, Israel and Japan handle defence spending and co-ordination compared to the UK? 2009-11-04 15:49:20 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4AE860CCDFB55/ India faces important economic and strategic choices over the next decade, especially in terms of its diplomatic relations and defence industry. While there are limited signs that India has made positive steps to improve regional relations, urgent reform is needed at the national level to ensure its security. 2009-10-28 15:20:32 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49906F67ADFEE/ A comment made by David Miliband on Kashmir caused outrage in India after he inadvertently breached the fiercely defended separation between the Kashmir question and the problem of terrorism in Pakistan. Indian sensitivities over Kashmir could well cause problems for the Obama Administration’s much-touted regional strategy in South Asia. 2009-02-09 18:05:35 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C496A403CE6D75/ The Indian government has defied its own hawks by seeking to work with the Pakistanis and pursue the attackers of Mumbai. Pakistan must now respond in kind and join the Indian government in resisting belligerent voices in favour of those calling for peace. The status quo requires immediate and bold action from both sides, with international patronage, before it is too late. 2009-01-11 18:59:56 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C49381BA04AF43/ India’s internal security reforms have not matched the pace of the liberalisation of its economy. Counter-terrorism forces lack a unified command, adequate training or resources to meet domestic and cross-border threats. In order to develop a coherent counter-terror doctrine, security reforms must enhance co-ordination between security agencies and government whilst transcending party politics. 2008-12-04 18:07:17 http://rusi.org/analysis/commentary/ref:C4933F8F741177/ The right response to these attacks for the leaders of both Pakistan and India is not to cast blame on each other’s government but to foster a spirit of solidarity. In turn, Pakistan must go the extra mile to establish a clear break between terrorists and the rest of Pakistani society and government. 2008-12-01 14:52:09 http://rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A468E5CB9D4450/ The future of US-India relations can be characterised in terms of ‘engaged partners.’ While the estrangement thesis is certainly not dead, it no longer dominates the overarching strategic discourse between the two states. 2007-07-06 16:16:11 http://rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:A444E1AD798DA0/ America needs a strong India to broaden the world economy, guard a troubled corner, and counter China. 2006-04-25 13:49:59 http://rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A444E106657CEB/ The Indo-US nuclear pact has virtually rewritten the rules of the global nuclear regime. 2006-04-25 13:05:05 http://rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:A437B23E84BC09/ The prevailing view that the introduction of ballistic missile defence components in South Asia would destabilize the prevailing nuclear equilibrium between India and Pakistan and lead to an ‘all out’ arms race is flawed. 2005-10-01 12:00:00 http://rusi.org/publications/journal/ref:J40c1f79cb974b/ In 1999 media reports suggested that India and Pakistan nearly went to war – even nuclear war - afte 2004-06-18 12:23:43 http://rusi.org/publications/newsbrief/ref:J40d32ea83e55c/ Pakistan, India, Diplomacy, Musharraf, Intelligence, ISI 2002-01-01 09:00:00