Category: Policy

June 5, 2014 Despite “indigenisation” being an important policy objective in defence procurement it will be useful to observe the recent US regulatory developments on detection and avoidance of counterfeit components in defence procurement....

The agreement topped a list of almost 250 awards announced in May, with a combined potential value of almost $15 billion, according to a Military​.com analysis. …read more

Research Event The Rise of Violence Against Women and Girls Since the Arab Spring 10 Jun 2014 – 18:30 to 20:00 Event documents Meeting Summary pdf | 52.62 KB Excel Centre, London International Security...

Invitation Only Research Event Sustaining the Space Environment 16 Jun 2014 – 09:00 to 10:00 Chatham House, London International Security Department, Cyber and Space Participants Frank Rose, Deputy Assistant Secretary, Space and Defence Policy,...

01 June 2014 Elli Kytömäki Associate Fellow, International Security A year after the Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) opened for signature, it has been signed by almost 120 states and ratified by over 30. The...

The House Appropriations Defense Subcommittee approved the fiscal 2015 defense spending bill in a closed session on Friday. …read more

May 30, 2014 The recent additional economic sanction on Russia is yet another severe jolt. But faced with a gripping economic problem, sanctions can just be the incentive that Russia needs to implement structural...

May 29, 2014 Sharif’s does not have any manoeuvring space to cut any comprehensive deal with the Taliban. He may not be averse to conceding their demand to shariatise Pakistani structures, yet he can’t...

The similarities—and differences—in national military spending Comment Expiry Date: Mon, 2014-06-09 …read more

May 28, 2014 While Nawaz Sharif was careful not to publicly bring up the Kashmir issue, it does not necessarily portend any change in policy. It remains to be seen whether Sharif will be...

May 28, 2014 It may perhaps be useful to examine some features of India’s Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP) for streamlining of the capital acquisition process for defence procurement. After all, the DPP may well...

The retiring chairman of the House Armed Services Committee responded to critics who characterized his final defense bill as a sop to parochial interests. …read more

May 27, 2014 India has unprecedented opportunity to follow a foreign policy to meet its developmental aspirations and security needs, both of which are complementary. Sustained economic growth is essential for India to follow...

May 26, 2014 The prospects for new states becoming SCO members seem remote. The new clause that requires all heads of the member states to sign the membership document is the main obstacle and...

May 26, 2014 It is painfully clear that no serious attempt is being made to resolve the Syrian crisis. There seems to be a certain fatigue in the international community combined with a belief...

UK Only Article: standard article Issue: India’s strongman Fly Title: Russia’s military modernisation Rubric: Money and reform have given Russia armed forces it can use Main image: We’re back THIS week Vladimir Putin said...

UK Only Article: standard article Issue: Europe goes to the polls Fly Title: Missile defence Rubric: Mulling a cheaper, better way to shoot down enemy missiles Main image: 20140517_USP004_0.jpg THE best time to shoot...

Invitation Only Carrington Series: Russian Narratives of Nuclear Deterrence in the 21st Century 6 Jun 2014 – 09:30 to 12:00 Chatham House, London International Security Department Participants Dr Natasha Kuhrt, Co-director, MA International Peace...

13 May 2014 Heather Williams Research Fellow, International Security While it is tempting to brush off another round of North Korea’s antagonistic rhetoric and military demonstrations, it would be irresponsible to downplay the risks...

Invitation Only Carrington Series: Force de Frappe – French Narratives of Nuclear Deterrence 11 Jun 2014 – 09:30 to 12:00 Chatham House, London International Security Department Participants Ms Anne Finger, Research Fellow Institute for...