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Four Things to Know About President Trump’s Trip to India

SWJED — Sun, 01 Mar 2020 13:11:23 +0000

Four Things to Know About President Trump’s Trip to India SWJED Sun, 03/01/2020 - 8:11am

President Trump’s recent trip to India yielded no progress on a bilateral trade agreement, one of the main issues both leaders hoped to address. Despite the trade impasse, both President Trump and Indian Prime Minister Narenda Modi used the two-day trip to reinforce the positive relationship between the U.S. and India, as official discussions finalized several defense and energy deals. USIP’s Vikram Singh looks at the state of trade talks, the possibility of U.S. mediation in Kashmir, India’s regional stance on the Afghan peace process, and how China’s growing global influence impacts U.S.-India relations.

India’s National Security Challenges: The Growing Chinese Footprint in Sri Lanka and the Maldives

SWJED — Wed, 09 Oct 2019 19:14:04 +0000

India’s National Security Challenges: The Growing Chinese Footprint in Sri Lanka and the Maldives SWJED Wed, 10/09/2019 - 3:14pm

The Indian Ocean has gained geostrategic importance due to the volume of trade that passes through it. At the same time, China’s Belt and Road Initiative is increasing Chinese influence in numerous countries in Asia and across the globe. Against this backdrop, this paper seeks to examine how the growing Chinese footprint in Sri Lanka and the Maldives can have implications for India’s national security and how the Chinese expansion is of strategic importance to New Delhi.

As Kashmir Festers, India-China Ties Wobble

SWJED — Sun, 29 Sep 2019 13:31:39 +0000

As Kashmir Festers, India-China Ties Wobble SWJED Sun, 09/29/2019 - 9:31am

Having angered China by stripping Jammu and Kashmir of its statehood and calling to question its claims on Ladakh, India may attempt to placate its powerful northern neighbour and adversary at an informal Narendra Modi-Xi Jinping summit slated for next month.

India Enters Turbulent Waters After Kashmir Action

SWJED — Tue, 27 Aug 2019 13:28:41 +0000

India Enters Turbulent Waters After Kashmir Action SWJED Tue, 08/27/2019 - 9:28am

Having failed in the gamble of speedily containing the fallouts of stripping Muslim-majority Kashmir of its autonomy and statehood, the religious right government of Narendra Modi has taken the country to the brink almost reminiscent of India’s vulnerabilities at the end of the Cold War.

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South Asia: Unrestricted Conventional Warfare

SWJED — Sun, 25 Aug 2019 18:59:54 +0000

South Asia: Unrestricted Conventional Warfare SWJED Sun, 08/25/2019 - 2:59pm

The February Indian air strikes in Pakistan has completely changed the dynamics of Pakistan’s strategy of supporting and sponsoring terrorism against India as unconventional warfare and being protected by the threat of first use nuclear attack doctrine. It has also transformed India’s defensive and cautious strategy of strategic restraint. Nuclear deterrence is no longer an impediment in South Asia.

The Need for Détente: Cyberwarfare in India/Pakistan Conflict

SWJED — Tue, 23 Jul 2019 13:25:12 +0000

The Need for Détente: Cyberwarfare in India/Pakistan Conflict

Sometimes brutal honesty is the best form of diplomacy, and if there is a conflict that is in immediate need for some kind of resolution, it is the conflict over the region of Kashmir between Pakistan and India.

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Indo-Pacific Terrorism: What to Expect for the Foreseeable Future

SWJED — Thu, 18 Apr 2019 10:25:35 +0000

Indo-Pacific Terrorism: What to Expect for the Foreseeable Future SWJED Thu, 04/18/2019 - 6:25am

The past two decades in the Indo-Pacific region have resulted in remarkable change across the terrorist landscape. Attacks and deaths are down, but jihadist ideology and threats persist. The Indo-Pacific states of India, Pakistan, and the Philippines consistently remain among the “Top 10” countries affected by terrorism according to the Global Terrorism Index report. If there was any doubt whether or not 2019 would see a continuation of the deadly trend, this year’s bombing just days before the Bangsamoro Organic Law plebiscite, the Pulwama terrorist attack in India, the breakup of an international terrorist cell in Malaysia, and the New Zealand mosque shootings all serve to remind us that extremism remains at our front door.

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The Road to Peace in Kabul Runs Through Kashmir

SWJED — Sun, 03 Sep 2017 12:16:22 +0000

The Road to Peace in Kabul Runs Through Kashmir SWJED Sun, 09/03/2017 - 8:16am

U.S. policymakers must finally and honestly acknowledge that the only clear answer is to directly engage in addressing the Kashmir dispute between India and Pakistan.

Was the Sino-Indian Border War of 1962 Inevitable?

SWJED — Sun, 23 Jul 2017 23:56:26 +0000

Was the Sino-Indian Border War of 1962 Inevitable?

History falls under the realms of highly contested narratives and the Sino-Indian border war is no exception.

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To the Horizon: Seven Conflicts of Concern for the U.S. Military

Peter J. Munson — Thu, 13 Jun 2013 07:35:00 +0000

To the Horizon: Seven Conflicts of Concern for the U.S. Military Peter J. Munson Thu, 06/13/2013 - 3:35am

For the U.S. military to restructure and prepare for the future it must look at large formal armies that are currently using proxies to engage in small conflicts that enforce a larger agenda.