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The French Connection in the Indian Ocean

The French Connection in the Indian Ocean; By Commodore R. Seshadri Vasan IN (Retd.) | C3S India | Chennai Centre for China Studies Defence & SecurityGeopolitics & Strategy The French Connection in the Indian Ocean; By Commodore R. Seshadri Vasan IN (Retd.) March 8, 2018March 8, 2018 Image: France’s Overseas Territories. Picture courtesy: Hoshie, via Wikimedia Commons Article No. 016/2018 There are high expectations about the ...

Double Speak with Chinese Characteristics – Need for proactive response from India; By Commodore. R Seshadri Vasan IN (Retd.)

Double Speak with Chinese Characteristics – Need for proactive response from India; By Commodore. R Seshadri Vasan IN (Retd.) | C3S India | Chennai Centre for China Studies Geopolitics & Strategy Double Speak with Chinese Characteristics – Need for proactive response from India; By Commodore. R Seshadri Vasan IN (Retd.) February 16, 2018 Image Courtesy: https://journal-neo.org/2017/09/02/upon-evading-a-major-conflict-with-china-india-gets-back-to-political-games/ Art...

Kashmir Solution Lies in a Multipronged Strategy; By J.K Verma
CAS article no. 0039/2017

Kashmir Solution Lies in a Multipronged Strategy; By J.K Verma – Center for Asia Studies Kashmiri terrorists kidnapped, tortured and killed Lieutenant Ummer Fayaz of Rajputana Rifles on May 9 in District Shopian. Lt. Fayaz was a Kashmiri and was on leave to attend the marriage of his cousin sister. Terrorists killed the young officer as they wanted to discourage young Kashmiris to join…

Taliban gaining strength in Afghanistan: Alarm bells for region; By J.K Verma
CAS article no. 0037/2017

Taliban gaining strength in Afghanistan: Alarm bells for region; By J.K Verma – Center for Asia Studies Pakistan-backed Taliban are strengthening in Afghanistan and slowly but steadily capturing new territories. They now control seven out of 14 districts of Helmand province and are fighting to capture five more districts — and the ill-equipped Afghan National Security Forces (ANSF) are unable to repul...

Right of Innocent Passage for Fishing Vessels: Issues and Challenges; By Commodore R. S. Vasan IN (Retd.)
CAS article no. 0036/2017

Right of Innocent Passage for Fishing Vessels: Issues and Challenges; By Commodore R. S. Vasan IN (Retd.) – Center for Asia Studies There have been a few recent arrests of Sri Lankan vessels by the Indian Coast Guard while returning after fishing in international waters. Twenty nine fishermen with the vessels were also arrested on 27 April 2017 by Pakistan Maritime Security Agency on charges of trespassing (

Book Review: Capital Campaign; By K. Subramanian
CAS article no. 0035/2017

Book Review: Capital Campaign; By K. Subramanian – Center for Asia Studies Research on the nature and origin of “Imperialism” has an irresistible allure for academics. The venerable Marxian view of capital ever seeking outlets, particularly in the periphery, held sway for long. Lenin regarded imperialism as the highest stage of capitalism. After the liberation of erstwhile...

Pak Army Needs a Blunt Message, Time for Niceties Is Over; By J. K. Verma
CAS article no. 0034/2017

Pak Army Needs a Blunt Message, Time for Niceties Is Over; By J. K. Verma – Center for Asia Studies Pakistan Army’s rogue Border Action Team (BAT) which consists of regulars of Pak army and terrorists of various outfits not only killed but mutilated the bodies of two Indian soldiers at Krishna Ghati sector in Poonch district in Jammu region early this week, sparking a national outrage over the re...

Why is it important to allow Australia to join the Malabar Exercise this year?; By Commodore R. S. Vasan IN (Retd.)
CAS article no. 0033/2017

Why is it important to allow Australia to join the Malabar Exercise this year?; By Commodore R. S. Vasan IN (Retd.) – Center for Asia Studies India-Australia relations are poised to embark on next levels of strategic partnership. The visit of the Australian Prime Minister Turn Bull from 09-12April 2017 gave ample indication that there are many areas of convergence for the two democracies in the coming decades. The joint statements issued

China’s concerns about lack of support for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI); By Commodore R. S. Vasan IN (Retd.)
CAS article no. 0032/2017

China’s concerns about lack of support for the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI); By Commodore R. S. Vasan IN (Retd.) – Center for Asia Studies This article may be read in conjunction with an earlier article by the author- ‘Why is OBOR Not at All a Good Idea for India?’ (vide

India Should Clip the Spreading Wings of Islamic State; By J. K. Verma
CAS article no. 0031/2017

India Should Clip the Spreading Wings of Islamic State; By J. K. Verma – Center for Asia Studies India needs a comprehensive plan to deal with IS & rising radicalization. The myth that Islamic State has no roots in India is shattered time and again and it is high time when Indian security agencies especially intelligence organisations of Centre as well as of State governments create special cel...

China’s Increasing Role in World Affairs; By Mr. M. R. Sivaraman
CAS article no. 0030/2017

China’s Increasing Role in World Affairs; By Mr. M. R. Sivaraman – Center for Asia Studies China is once again in the limelight with the US government bent on forcing North Korea into submission and disabling it to an extent that it does not flex its muscles against its neighbours and periodically threaten the US with a nuclear strike. China for its own reasons has fostered and nurtured N...

Sukma once again, LWE is single biggest threat to India’s internal security ; By JK Verma
CAS article no. 0029/2017

Sukma once again, LWE is single biggest threat to India’s internal security ; By JK Verma – Center for Asia Studies As many as 26 valiant Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel were mercilessly killed by well-armed Naxalites in one of the deadliest attack in Sukma district in Chhattisgarh on April 24.