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Conflicts in the Northeast: Internal and External Effects

noreply@blogger.com (CSA Chennai) — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 07:43:00 +0000

Edited by Sanjoy Hazarika and V R Raghavan
Published by Vij Books India Pvt Ltd
ISBN 13: 978-93-81411-12-4

Northeast India comprises of seven states – Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Nagaland and Tripura. This region has been the theatre of insurgency and ethnic-based armed conflicts for more than half a century making the region one of South Asia’s most disturbed areas.

The instability in Northeast India is characterized by two distinct factors – ethnic clashes among the indigenous groups and political movement against the Union Government. The conflicting dynamics in the Northeast ranges from insurgency for secession to insurgency for autonomy, from terrorism to ethnic clashes, to problems of continuous inflow of migrants and the fight over resources. Moreover, vested interests and inter tribal and inter factional rivalry have led militant groups to continually clash among themselves, plunging the region in a vicious cycle of militancy, social violence and lack of economic growth. These armed conflicts have given impetus to small arms proliferation, narcotics trade and a parallel economy. The democratic deficits and how the Central Government and the states have addressed these concerns are of interest.

The location of the region, politically and geographically, has a fundamental bearing on it and its people who aspire for different goals and how they try to reach these goals. The region shares borders with four countries: Myanmar, Bhutan, Bangladesh and Tibet/China and is connected to the Indian mainland by a narrow stretch of land. This adds to the trans – border ramifications to the conflicts.

To address these issues CSA with the help of Centre for Northeast Studies and Policy Research, Guwahati engaged a few experts who have contributed papers which were presented at the Seminar in New Delhi in July 2010 and the same stand published through this book.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgement

Foreword

1. Introduction

Sanjoy Hazarika

2. Impact of conflicts in the Northeast– With Special Reference to Manipur
N Mohendro Singh

3. ULFA Indo-Bangladesh Relations and Beyond
Samir Kumar Das

4. Migration mantra and the Bangladesh –Northeast Conundrum
Sanjib Kakoty

5. Nongpok Thong Hangba – Towards Cultural Collectives: Manipur and South East Asia
N Vijayalakshmi Brara

6. Internal Strife and External Impacts: The Issues of Nagaland and the Nagas
Udayon Misra

7. Ramifications of Conflicts in Tripura and Mizoram
Jayanta Bhattacharaya

Appendix

The Insurgent Northeast

E n Rammohan

Contributors

Conflict in Sri Lanka: Internal and External Consequences

noreply@blogger.com (CSA Chennai) — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 05:37:00 +0000

Edited by
V R Raghavan
Published by Vij Books India Pvt Ltd
ISBN 13: 987-93-80177-96-0

Sri Lanka militarily defeated LTTE after two and a half decades long drawn out war which killed over 70,000 persons and left many more homeless. Though the war is over, the conflict will be far from being resolved unless its underlying political and constitutional complexities are addressed. Enormous mistrust has deepened between political, religious and ethnic groups. The implications of the perception of injustice to the Tamil minority have complicated the political situation in neighboring India and have led to anguish in many countries where Tamil Diaspora is concentrated. The indications are that the Sri Lankan Government is addressing these issues to resolve the conflict and ensure equity and justice to all its citizens. The conflict contains elements of economic, ethnic, political and use of state power. India’s involvement in this conflict included military, economic and political initiatives. These factors offer a valuable case study with relevance to South Asian region.

This volume comprises of seven research papers presented at the seminar held in Colombo in October 2010 in collaboration with Regional Centre for Strategic Studies Colombo.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements

Foreword

1. Introduction

2. Internal Conflict in Sri Lanka: Managing the Consequences
G.L.Peiris

INTERNAL CONSEQUENCES

3. Ethno Political Conflict and the Civil War: Domestic and
International Impact
S.I. Keethaponcalan

4. Pursuit of Sustainable Peace and the Military Defeat of LTTE: Insights into Post War Scenarios
Gamini Keerawella

5. Economic Dimensions of the Conflict
Deshal de Mel

6. The Plight of Fishermen of Sri Lanka and India: The Legacy of the Civil War
V. Vivekanandan

EXTERNAL CONSEQUENCES

7. Impact of the Conflict on Tamil Nadu
A.X. Alexander

8. Long Distance Reactions to the Conflict and their Ramifications
Laksiri Fernando

9. Sri Lanka: Trans-border Consequences of an Internal Conflict
N. Sathiya Moorthy

Contributors

The Naxal Threat: Causes, State Responses and Consequences

noreply@blogger.com (CSA Chennai) — Mon, 06 Jun 2011 06:04:00 +0000

Edited by
V R Raghavan
Published by Vij Books India Pvt Ltd.
ISBN 13:978-93-80177-77-9

Naxalism or Left Wing extremism is a majorinternal security threat faced by India. Though Naxalism predatesindependence and was limited to small pockets of areas but now has spread tounderdeveloped areas from Bihar to Tamil Nadu.It is a well organized underground movement with an ideological base in ruralareas spread over in the interior of many states. The Naxal movement is acomplex socio- politico- economic phenomenon. Their violent methods against thegovernment officials, law and order agencies and business community are causes,needing immediate and serious attention.

This volume is a compilation of five papers presented at a workshop organized by CSA in August 2010.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgement

Foreword

1. 1. Introduction Tejal Chandan and Ancy Joseph

2. 2. The Maoist Conflict in Dandakaranya Sudha Ramachandran

3. 3. State Response to the Maoist Challenge : An Overview P.V. Ramana

4. 4. Rise of Naxalism, its Implications for National Security and the Way Forward - E.N. Rammohan

5. 5. The Tribal Wayof Life: Can Security over Justice be the Response? Sharanya Nayak and Malini Subramaniam

6. 6. The Naxal Insurgency:Challenges for the Para Military Forces K.S. Sood

Contributors

Internal Conflict in Nepal: Transnational Consequences

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Tue, 31 May 2011 08:28:00 +0000

Edited by
V R Raghavan
Published by Vij Books India Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN 13: 978-93-80177-64-9

Neglect of socio- economic needs, inequality and injustice in Nepali society attributed to the genesis of the Maoist insurgency in Nepal. In early 1990, a mass upsurge Jana Andolan paved way for multi party of governance in Nepal. The opening up of the polity increased the awareness of inequality which helped Maoist insurgency to grow dramatically. However, in November 2005, a Comprehensive Peace Agreement was reached between the Communist Party of Nepal (CPN-UML) and other main stream political parties. Monarchy was abolished. Election to the Constituent Assembly was held and a coalition government was been put in place. Inadequate steps to address the ethnic, economic and political aspirations of multi- ethnic groups have caused further unrest and created conditions for newer conflicts. Nepal shares border with India particularly with Bihar and Uttar Pradesh, there is free movement across the borders. This facilitates movement of mafia groups, drug trafficking and political activities. Control of cross border activities remains difficult and led to serious cross border implications.

This volume is compilation of the eight papers presented at a workshop organized at Varnasi in June 2010 in collaboration with Malaviya Centre for Peace Research and the Centre for the Study of Nepal, Banaras Hindu University.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgment

Foreword

1. Introduction

Internal consequences

2. Nepal: Impact of Internal Conflict on Security
Yubaraj Ghimere

3. Nepal’s Counter-Insurgency Campaign: Impact and Aftermath
Chiran Jung Thapa

4. Internal Conflict in Nepal After the Comprehensive Peace Agreement
Indra Adhikari and Uddhab Pyakurel

5. Impact of Internal Conflict on the Nepal Army
Keshar Bahadur Bhandari

6. Conflict in Nepal: Impact on Environment and its Cross-border Consequences
B.C. Upreti

External implications

7. Conflict in Nepal and its Transnational Ramifications
Anjoo Sharan Upadhyaya

8. Internal Conflict in Nepal: Implications for India
Padmaja Murthy

9. International Impact of Conflict in Nepal
Nihar Nayak

Contributors

INTERNAL CONFLICTS IN MYANMAR: TRANSNATIONAL CONSEQUENCES

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Tue, 31 May 2011 08:19:00 +0000

Edited by

V R Raghavan
Published by Vij Books India Pvt Ltd
ISBN 13: 978-93-80177-63-2

In the recent years, the interstate wars have declined and intrastate wars/ internal conflicts are on rise. Impacts of internal conflicts are no longer limited within a nation state, they incur international consequences of disturbing magnitude.

Myanmar (Burma) is affected by two types of internal conflicts. The first is between the military government and various ethnic groups spread along the international borders with India, China, Laos and Thailand. These ethnic minorities speak different languages, have different cultures and have taken up arms. They seek to have a say in the political process, economic development of their regions and the right to practice their language, culture and religion without constraints. They have been operating across the international borders. In the absence of economic security, law and order and effective governance to meet their needs, they tend to indulge in various illegal activities like arms smuggling and drug trafficking having effect on the neighbourhood. The second internal conflict is due to the aspirations of the people demanding democratic government which is being severely put down by the military junta. The conflict arising out of the democratic aspirations of the people and the approach of the military government has serious implications to the neighbouring countries.

This volume comprises of eleven research papers presented at the seminar held in Singapore in May 2010 in collaboration with Institute of South East Asian Studies (ISEAS), Singapore.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgement

Foreword

1. Introduction
Geeta Madhavan

Overview of Internal Conflict in Myanmar

2. Tatmadaw in Transition: Dealing with Internal Conflict
Tin Maung Maung Than

3. Non- Traditional Security Threats, International Concerns and the Exiled Opposition
Kerstin Duell

Internal Conflicts in Myanmar: Effects on Neighboring States

4. Effects of Conflicts in Myanmar and their Consequences on the Conflicts in Bangladesh
Iftekhar Chowdhury

5. Effects of the Conflict Between the Ceasefire Group and the Military Government in Northern Myanmar on China Since 2009
LI Chenyang

6. India’s Myanmar Policy: Rational Change
Bibhu Prasad Routray

7. Exporting Threats, Transmitting Instability: Conflict in Myanmar and its Effects on Thailand
Pavin Chachavalpongpun

8. Trans-border Effects of Internal Conflicts in Myanmar on Northeast India
K. Yhome

Conflict in Myanmar: Regional Integration and Responses

9. Regional Integration and Inter-state Conflict: Investment for Peace in Myanmar
Anna Louise Strachan

10. Myanmar’s Military Mindset Intensifies Internal Conflicts
Larry Jagan

11. Conflict Resolution in Myanmar: An Evaluation of Opportunities and Challenges for Dialogue and Reconciliation
Ramu Manivannan

Contributors

From Winning the War to Winning Peace: Post-war Rebuilding of the Society in Sri Lanka

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Wed, 14 Apr 2010 06:17:00 +0000

Edited by

V. R. Raghavan

Published by Centre for Security Analysis

ISBN-13: 978-81-902317-5-6

After several years of conflict, Sri Lanka is witnessing a transformation with the military defeat of the LTTE. The situation in the country provides an opportune moment for reconstruction and peace building activities that will allow longer-term social, economic and political stability to take root. The various elements of post war response are largely agreed upon in the extant literature on the subject. Rebuilding a post war society requires not only economic and political measures but steps to revive socio-ethnic cohesion. Together these three aspects cover a range of interlinked issues at stake that will form the bedrock for transformation of any war torn society. The challenge, however, is to take timely, coherent and integrated action. Mobilizing funds for relief and development and keeping the momentum when humanitarian assistance begins to taper off and longer term reconstruction aid is still in the planning stage is crucial.

The present post war scenario in Sri Lanka warrants a deeper look at the challenges that are specific to the country. To address this aspect, the Centre for Security Analysis (CSA), Chennai, organized a seminar titled From Winning the War to Winning Peace: Post War Rebuilding of the Society in Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies, Colombo in August 2009. This book encapsulates the proceedings of this seminar that covered the specific aspects of economic reconstruction, socio-ethnic cohesion and political accommodation in Sri Lanka.

Contents

Acknowledgements

Introduction

Challenges in Post War Rebuilding, Recovery and Rehabilitation

Mahinda Samarasinghe

The Way Forward for Political Accommodation in Sri Lanka

Tissa Vitharana

Economic Reconstruction

Economic Freedom: The Path to Economic cum Political Emancipation of the Conflict Region in Sri Lanka

Muttukrishna Saravananthan

Economic Development and Reconstruction of the North-East: Problems and Prospects

Saman Kelegama

Socio-Ethnic Cohesion

Reconciling Ethnic Diversities

B. G. Verghese

Transformation of Conflict with a Focus on Stabilizing and Rebuilding of Relationships

Jezima Ismail

Conflict-Induced Displaced Population of Sri Lanka: Challenges for the Future

R. A. Ariyaratne

Political Accommodation

Some Parameters of Political Reforms in Winning Peace after the War

Laksiri Fernando

Postwar Rebuilding: Constitutional Recipe for Political Accommodation

N. Selvekkumaran

Testing the Waters and Testing the Will

N. Sathiyamoorthy

Emerging Challenges to Energy Security in the Asia Pacific

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Sat, 26 Dec 2009 04:50:00 +0000

Edited by
V.R. Raghavan
Published by Macmillan India Ltd.
ISBN-13: 978-0230-32839-6

Today as the world economies battle to come out of a financial crisis, the pace of economic growth and development in much of Asia has slowed down. However, this has not fundamentally altered projections for the region’s future energy needs. One of the key elements in the energy security strategy of countries in Asia is investing in overseas energy assets and studying how the search for energy abroad affects relations between India and China and between other countries in the region has become an apposite area of research. Along with economic diplomacy, tapping the potential of alternative sources of energy such as solar, wind and hydroelectric energy along with nuclear energy has also become imperative. This acquires further importance in light of the link between fossil fuel consumption and global warming and the consequent need to maintain a balance between energy security and environmental security.

Given Asia’s prevailing energy consumption patterns, understanding the structure of its energy mix today and for the future is a useful basis from which to assess strategic considerations regarding energy security. This book, which is a result of a seminar organized by the Centre for Security Analysis, Chennai and the Institute of Southeast Asian Studies, Singapore, in March 2009, is a compendium of chapters addressing issues such as the global trends of energy consumption, geopolitics of energy security, supply chain security, and alternative sources of energy in the Asia Pacific. In light of the national and international interest in the issue of energy security and the possibility that energy concerns have the potential of becoming the cause of serious international conflicts, this book will be of interest to academics, policy makers and students of international relations and security studies.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

GLOBAL TRENDS OF ENERGY CONSUMPTION

1. Emerging Global Energy Regime: Dynamics, Trends and Trajectory
Girijesh Pant

2. Energy Security: The Global Scene
Joergen Oerstroem Moeller

GEOPOLITICS OF ENERGY SECURITY

3. Seeking Energy Security: Cooperation and Competition between China, Japan and India
Lim Tai Wei

4. Global Energy Geopolitics and the Strategy of Chinese Oil Corporates
Nandakumar Janardhan

SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY

5. Towards Energy Security: Challenges and Opportunities for India
Rekha Krishnan

6. Securing Nuclear Energy Supply Chain: The Maritime Dimension
Vijay Sakhuja

ALTERNATIVE SOURCES AND NUCLEAR ENERGY

7. The Advantages of and Potential for Renewable Electricity Capacity in Asia
Benjamin Sovacool

8. The Emerging Domestic and International Photovoltaic Markets and Its Contribution to Energy Security
Terence J. Hart

9. India’s Nuclear Power Programme: Challenges and Opportunities
S. Rajagopal

Contributors

Peace and Conflict Resolution: Emerging Ideas

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 06:08:00 +0000

Edited by
V.R. Raghavan
Published by Centre for Security Analysis
ISBN-13: 978-81-902317-4-9

The field of conflict resolution and peace building has increasingly come to recognize the role of new actors and catalysts in preventing violence and building peace. At the heart of the notion of peace building is the idea of meeting needs: for security and order, for a reasonable standard of living, and for recognition of identity and worth of the human being. Recognition of these basic needs has opened avenues for actors other than the state to build bridges and bring conflicting people together.

With an aim to discuss and emphasize some of the emerging ideas in conflict resolution and peace building the Rotary International District 3230 and the Centre for Security Analysis (CSA) organized a conference in August 2009 at Chennai supported by the Hanns Seidel Foundation (HSF). The Rotary International has been the foremost non-state actor working tirelessly towards building peace. CSA is another such organization seeking practical solutions to conflicts in the region and working on several aspects of human security. HSF with its mission to provide for peace and development seized the opportunity to collaborate with RI District 3230 and CSA in promoting the cause for peace and conflict resolution. This book encapsulates the proceedings of the conference and will interest everyone involved in furthering the cause of peace and conflict resolution. The book will be of special interest to all Rotarians who have been involved in improving global human security.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Acknowledging Appreciation for the Organization for Eelam Refugee Rehabilitation (OfERR)
S.C. Chandrahasan
Founder, OfERR

Rotary International's Role in Peace and Conflict Resolution
WIlfrid J. Wilkinson
President, Rotary International, 2007-08

Finding Peace Beyond the Barriers of National and Religious Boundaries
M. J. Akbar
Chairman, COVERT Magazine

Reaping the Harvests of Inequity
Patricia Mukhim
Educationist, Activist, Journalist

Managing Activism: Confrontation to Cooperation
Prakash Tewari
Head, CSR and RR, Tata Power

Civic and Cultural Dimensions of Peace Building: Case of Varanasi
Priyankar Upadhyaya
Director, Malaviya Centre for peace Reserach, Banaras Hindu University

Our Understanding of Peace building and the Role of New Actors
Tejal Chandan
Research Fellow, CSA

Contributors

Citation for Mr. S. C. Chandrahasan

Conflict in Sri Lanka: The Road Ahead

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 04:16:00 +0000

Edited by
V. R. Raghavan
Published by Macmillan India Ltd.
ISBN NO: 023-063-836-8

The Centre for Security Analysis (CSA) has been continuously involved in encouraging and organising a sustained discourse on conflict resolution and peace building in Sri Lanka. The CSA has maintained over the years that the solution to the problem rests in the devolution of political power to the Tamil areas. Military operations in Sri Lanka have succeeded in pushing the rebel forces into a small area in the North of the country and the LTTE is attempting to leverage the civilians in the war zone to obtain a ceasefire. As the military offensive draws to a close, it remains to be seen how Sri Lanka‘s political leadership can build on the military success and make way for a political solution.

The Centre for Security Analysis, in collaboration with the Bandaranaike Centre for International Studies, Colombo organized a Seminar in March 2008 focusing on four dimensions of the Sri Lankan conflict, i.e. the nature of the political and constitutional measures to devolve power, the objectives and progress of the military offensive, the impact of the war on the economy and, finally, responses of the international community. This book is an edited volume of the proceedings of the Seminar and is an authoritative contribution to understanding the conflict in Sri Lanka.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
V.R. Raghavan
President, CSA; Advisor,DPG; Strategic Analyst

India - Sri Lanka Relations
Alok Prasad
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka

The Peace Process in Sri Lanka
Tissa Vitharana
Cabinet Minister, Ministry of Science and Technology, Government of Sri Lanka and Chairperson, All Party Representative Committee (APRC)

POLITICAL MEASURES

The 13th Amendment to the Constitution of Sri Lanka
G.L. Peiris
Minister of Export Development and International Trade, Government of Sri Lanka and was the Government's Chief Negotiator during the 2001-2004 Peace Process

Implementing the 13th Amendment
Douglas Devananda
Minister of Social Services & Social Welfare, Sri Lanka

Limitations of the 13th Amendment and the APRC
Rohan Edirisinghe
Sri Lankan Political Analyst

The13th Amendment, its Inadequacies and the Indian Model
N. Sathiyamoorthy
Journalist, Political Analyst and Director, Observer Research Foundation-Chennai Chapter

MILITARY OPERATIONS

Politico-Strategic Military Operations
V.R. Raghavan

Military Offensive and Political Interface: A Response
Mohan Peiris and Gamini Hettiarachchi
Attorney General, Sri Lanka and Director-General of National Disaster Management Centre, Sri Lanka (Respectively)

ECONOMIC AND DEVELOPMENT ISSUES

Economic Reconstruction and Development in Conflict/Post Conflict Economies
Amita Batra
Associate Professor, SAIS, JNU, New Delhi

Economy of Peace and Conflict in Sri Lanka
Muttukrishna Sarvananthan
Principal Researcher, Point Pedro Institute of Developoment, Sri Lanka

FDI and Tourism in Sri Lanka
Rohantha Athukorala
Head, Economic Affairs, Government Peace Secretariat, Sri Lanka

INTERNATIONAL DIMENSIONS

International Perspectives, the UN and the Conflict in Sri Lanka
T.P. Sreenivasan
Former Indian Permanent Representative to the United Nations

International Responses to the Sri Lankan Conflict
Rajiva Wijesinha
Secretary General, Government Peace Secretariat, Sri Lanka

An Internal Conflict and its International Dimension
Nihal Rodrigo
Advisor on Foreign Affairs to President of Sri Lanka

Civil Society and Human Security: South and Southeast Asian Experiences

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 08:44:00 +0000

Edited by
V. R. Raghavan
Published by Macmillan India Ltd.
ISBN NO: 023-063-656-x

While human Security is best understood as the well being of citizens, civil society represents the space between the government and the government and the people. Civil society organizations and the state are both working for providing human security at different levels. But how has the relationship between the State and the civil society improved human security? How has it influenced the state, civil society, and human security? How has this relationship coped with regional organisations such as ASEAN and SAARC and how is this likely to evolve in the age of information technology and the Right to Information where the citizen is much more informed? How is the civil society itself changing and has it coped with the reality of ethnic, religious and other conflicts in the region?

In attempting to answer these questions, the Centre for Security Analysis organised an International Seminar on the theme Civil Society and Human Security: South and Southeast Asian Experiences in August 2007. This book which brings together papers presented and the discussions held t the seminar, is a definitive contribution to a broader understanding of the issues involved.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Acknowledgements

List of Abbreviations and Acronyms

Introduction
V. R. Raghavan

CIVIL SOCIETY AND SECURITY : AN OVERVIEW

Civil Society and Human Security
N. Vittal

Civil Society in India
Yashvantha Dongre

Civil Society in Southeast Asia
Huang Jingyun and Joseph Chinyong Liow

'Uncivil Society?':Apostaasy, NGOs and the Narrowing of Religio-Political Space in Contemporary Malaysia
Joseph Chinyong Liow

SOCIAL SECURITY

Civil Society and Social Security: Bangladesh Context
Nehal Karim

Urban Poverty and Human Rights
Sharit Bhowmik

CONFLICT SITUATIONS

New Threat to Development/ The NGO-Fundamentalist Conflict in Bangladesh
Mokbul Ahmad

Civil Society Contribution to Peace and Conflict Resolution in Sri Lanka: Challenges and Deficits
Jeevan Thiagarajah

HUMAN RIGHTS AND SOCIAL JUSTICE

Civil Society's Role in Promoting Human Rights of Female Migrant Workers in Southeast Asian Countries
Braema Mathiaparanam

Civil Society- Catering to Social Justice by Creating Social Capital
Lalit Kumar

GOVERNANCE

Civil Society, Governance and Human Security in Southeast Asia: Case of the ASEAN People's Assembly
Mely Caballero-Anthony

Civil Society and Governance: An Inflection Point in India
Ramesh Ramanathan

Conclusion

Contributors

Civil Society in Conflict Situations

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Mon, 01 Sep 2008 07:35:00 +0000

Edited by V.R. Raghavan

Published by Centre for Security Analysis

ISBN.NO: 978-81-902317-3-2

India faces a number of internal security challenges ranging from the separatist movement in Kashmir to the various insurgencies and ethnic conflicts in the Northeast. The Indian state has used various instruments to address these conflicts including military force, political negotiations and economic packages but with only partial success. If these conflicts are to have a chance of being resolved, a bottom-up approach involving the participation of civil society is equally important. Civil society organizations can contribute in conflict management and resolution as well as in the economic and social reconstruction of conflict zones.

The Centre for Security Analysis organised a National Seminar on the theme of Civil Society in Conflict Situations in October 2007 focusing on the role of civil society in Kashmir, the Northeast and Nepal with a view to provide a platform for scholars, journalists and activists who have studied the varied experiences in different conflict zones to exchange views and ideas. This book, which brings together the papers presented and the discussions held at the seminar, is a definitive contribution to a broader understanding of the issues involved.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
V. R. Raghavan

Civil Society in Conflict Situations: An. Overview
B. G. Verghese

Civil Society Response to Conflict: Indian Experience
Seema Mustafa

CIVIL SOCIETY IN JAMMU AND KASHMIR

The Role of Civil Society in Jammu and Kashmir
Rekha Chowdhary

Civil Society in the Kashmir Conflict
P. Stobdan

Re-Creating Spaces for Dialogue: The Role of Civil Society in Jammu and Kashmir
Sumona Das Gupta

MILITARY, CIVIL SOCIETY AND GOVERNANCE

The Military and Civil Society in Conflict Situations
Madan Gopal

Transitional Democracy in Nepal: Role of Civil Society
Sangeeta Thapliyal

CIVIL SOCIETY IN CONFLICT SITUATIONS: THE NORTHEAST

Civil Society in Conflict Situations: A Nagaland Overview
Monalisa Changkija

Problems of Dealing with a Fragmented Civil Society
Pradip Phanjoubam

State, Non-State and Civil Society Space in Northeast India
Bhagat Oinam

Economic Growth and National Security

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Fri, 01 Aug 2008 07:31:00 +0000

Editor V.R. Raghavan
Published by Centre for Security Analysis

Several forecasts suggest that the Indian economy could grow at the rate of 8% until 2020 and that it could become the third largest economy in the world by 2035. Amidst these remarkable projections, a growing concern has been the consequences of unequal distribution of the fruits of economic growth on internal security. India's rising economic power has also accorded it with a larger international strategic profile. India is being seen as a stabilizing force within the region and beyond especially in the maritime domain of the Indian Ocean. India's dependence on imported energy gives it a vital stake in contributing to the peace and stability of energy exporting regions as well as safeguarding sea lines of communication. In this context, the role of the armed forces acquires added significance.

Sustained economic growth is a pre-requisite for India's military modernization. India will have to make choices on the kind of military modernization it wants to pursue. Moreover, the capabilities that are required for the Indian armed forces to meet the emerging internal and external security challenges have to be identified. India's strategic alignments and partnerships, which will serve to enhance these capabilities, also have to be defined. In order to analyse these aspects, the Centre for Security Analysis, Chennai along with the United Service Institution of India, New Delhi organised a Seminar "Economic Growth and National Security" in October 2007. This book is a compilation of the papers presented at the Seminar.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
V.R. Raghavan

The Economic Foundation of National Power: From Multi-Polar to Tri-polar World?
Arvind Virmani

Strategic and Economic Partnerships: Indian Experience
Lalit Mansingh

Economic Imperatives of Security
Mohan Guruswamy

Defence Transformation: Conceptual and Policy Issues
Lawrence Prabhakar

Armed Forces Capabilities and Economic Growth
Amarjit Singh

This book was reviewed in USI Journal July-September 2008 Issue. To read the review click here.

Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean Region: Critical Issues in Debate

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Wed, 02 Jan 2008 07:39:00 +0000

Editors: V.R. Raghavan and W. Lawrence S. Prabhakar

Published by Tata McGraw-Hill Publishing Company Ltd.

ISBN-13: 978-0-07-065710-6
ISBN-10: 0-07-065710-6

The Indian Ocean has emerged as a critical maritime space in the Asia-Pacific littoral in view of the transformed strategic, security and economic significance of the region. The Indo-Asia-Pacific region is the greatest maritime-littoral space that has the largest concentration of population, resources, developing economies, congested sea lanes, and contested territorial spaces. It is thus significant in a geo-political, geo-economic and geo-strategic sense.

The Centre for Security Analysis in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation organised an international symposium on "The Changing Oceanic Landscape of the Indian Ocean Region: Issues of Debate" from 13-15 December, 2006 at Chennai. Analysts, practitioners and academicians from Australia, Germany, India, Japan, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Taiwan and USA participated in the event.

This book is a compendium of the papers presented and discussed at the symposium..

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword
V.R. Raghavan

Acknowledgements

Introduction

India and East Asia
Special Address by Rajiv Sikri

The Changing Oceanic Landscape in the Indian Ocean Region
Keynote Address by A. K. Singh

PART I- The Paradigms of Maritime Security in the Twenty-First Century in the Indian Ocean Region

The Evolving Trends in Maritime Security in the Indian Ocean
Donald L.Berlin

Asymmetric Conflict in the Maritime Domain: The Western Indian Ocean Basin
Vivian Forbes & Dennis Rumley

The Evolving Issues, Templates and Challenges of Naval Transformation
W. Lawrence S. Prabhakar

China's Growing Naval Force and its Impact on ROC's Security
Andrew N.D.Yang

Naval Transformation and Regional Naval Developments: Japanese Perspectives
Katsuhisa Furukawa

Transformation and Maritime Airpower
Vijay Sakhuja

PART II - Good Order in the Maritime Domain: Perils and Prospects

Asymmetric Threats to Good Order at Sea
Arabinda Acharya

Asymmetric Warfare, Asymmetric Warfare in the Indian Ocean: What Kind of Threat from Which Kind of Actor?
Peter Lehr

Sea-Lane Security in the Indian Ocean
Mat Taib Bin Yassin

Groups with Maritime Terrorist Capabilities in the Indian Ocean Region
Arabinda Acharya & Nadeeka Prashadani Withana

Issues and Challenges of Non-Traditional Security at Sea
Wilfried A. Herrmann

Non-Traditional Security Issues in Southeast Asian Maritime Domain: Implications for the Indian Ocean
Rommel Banlaoi

'Securing' Energy Flows: Social Constructions of Indian Ocean-Space
Sanjay Chaturvedi

Stowaways: Issues and Concerns
Vijay Sakhuja

PART III - Pathways, Processes and Policy Responses in Maritime Security in Indian Ocean Region- Regime Building, Maritime Legal Issues

Issues, Challenges and Operations in the EEZ: Some Undefined Rights in the Coastal State's EEZ
Kuen-chen Fu

The Issues, Challenges and Implications of the SUA Convention
Geeta Madhavan

Implications of Proliferation Security Initiative for Strategic Stability in South Asia-Indian Ocean
K.P.Vijayalakshmi

Maritime Transportation, Port Security & Technological Initiatives in the Post 9/11 Period
Niels Joergensen

Role for Private Maritime Security in the Maritime Security Domain: Focus on Southeast Asia
Anand Pon

Conclusion

Essential Components of National Security

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Wed, 01 Aug 2007 07:32:00 +0000

Edited by Gopalji Malviya

Published by Centre for Security Analysis

ISBN.NO: 81-902317-3-1

National security studies have traditionally focused on threats to territorial integrity and use of military in response to external threats. With the dawn of the 21st century, the debate on the classical formulation of national security versus human security or comprehensive security gained momentum amongst scholars, thinkers, academia and think tanks. There has, thus, been a paradigm shift not simply from state centric focus to societal security concerns but also in the concept, meaning and understanding of national security.
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Is it necessary to 'securitize' larger dimensions of human concern under the umbrella of non-traditional security and, if so, to what extent? Where do we draw a line between traditional and non-traditional security? What should be the scope of national security in contemporary teaching and research by the academia? To seek answers to these questions, the Centre for Security Analysis along with the National Center of International Security and Defence Analysis (NISDA), Pune and Department of Defence and Strategic Studies, University of Madras organised a workshop in September 2006 in Chennai. This book is a compendium of the papers presented at the workshop.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword
V. R. Raghavan

Introduction
Gopalji Malviya

Essential Components of National Security
Keynote Address by Amitabh Mattoo

PART I - Changing Paradigms of National Security

Globalisation and the Changing Contours of Sovereignty:
Implications for National Security
A.K.Ramakrishnan

National Identities and Myths in National Building:
Political Communication of India's Security Perceptions
Shrikant Paranjape

PART II - Human & Internal Security Dimensions

The Human Security Umbrella in the 21st Century: A Realist Approach
A. J. Majumdar

From Human Security Deficit to Crisis: The Issue of
Left Extremism and its Implications for India's Internal Security
Mallika Joseph

Naxalism and Internal Security Anxieties
Priyankar Upadhyaya

Environmental Security: An Emerging Threat
Ajey Lele

PART III - National Security as an Academic Discipline

Strategic and Military Dimensions of India's Integrated Security
in the 21st Century
D.B.Shekatkar

Security Studies in the New Millennium: The State of the Discipline
W. Lawrence S. Prabhakar

Essential Components of National Security: A Comprehensive Perspective
Gopalji Malviya and Utham Kumar Jamadhagni

Civil Society and Governance in Modern India

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Fri, 06 Apr 2007 07:10:00 +0000

Edited by V.R. Raghavan

Published by East West Books (Madras) Pvt. Ltd.

ISBN.NO: 81-88661-63-5

An important dimension of security is the interface between civil society and governance. A broader understanding of security encompasses issues relating to good governance, which have a direct impact on the well-being of the citizen. The role of civil society is crucial in ensuring good governance.

The Centre for Security Analysis has developed a new focus on Civil Society and Governance in Modern India and organized a national seminar on October 5-6, 2006 in Chennai. Among the issues discussed were the role of citizens in good governance, promoting fraternity through a uniform civil code, models for governance in the troubled periphery, diminishing accountability in civil society and government, ground level assessment of civil society and governance, challenges of globalization to civil society and governance and social inequalities in Indian society. The proceedings of the seminar are covered in this book.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
V. R. Raghavan

Inaugural Address
T.S. Krishna Murthy

Good Governance and Societal Security: The Role of Citizens
T. K. Oommen

A Uniform Civil Code: Promoting Fraternity in Place of Group Identities
B.G. Verghese

Governance in the Troubled Periphery: Need to Evolve Workable Models
Patricia Mukhim

Diminishing Accountability in Civil Society and Government: The Problems of Governance
S.S. Bloeria

Civil Society and Governance - On Ground
A. X. Alexander

Challenges of Globalisation: Redefining Governance and Reconstituting Civil Society
Sudha Mohan

Social Cleavages and the Problem of Governance
Satish Deshpande

Conclusion
V. R. Raghavan

India and ASEAN: Non-Traditional Security Threats

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Tue, 06 Feb 2007 07:24:00 +0000

Edited by V.R. Raghavan

Published by East West Books (Madras) Pvt. Ltd.

ISBN.NO: 81-88661-56-2

Historically there have been close cultural and economic linkages between Peninsular India and Southeast Asia. Both regions face common security challenges of a wide-ranging nature not limited to traditional security. Non-traditional components of security, especially those relating to the economy, environment and ethnicity, have acquired greater significance in the security discourse of both India and Southeast Asia.

The importance of economic security has acquired wider recognition especially in the aftermath of the Asian financial crisis. Environmental threats have the potential of spilling over from one region into another. The haze in Indonesia and the Indian Ocean tsunami are notable examples. The potential for ethnic conflict exists in Peninsular India and Southeast Asia since both these regions are populated by a multiplicity of ethnic groups living in close proximity to each other. Hence there is a need for closer association, greater interaction, better understanding and mutual cooperation to ensure peace and development.

With this in view the Centre for Security Analysis in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation organized a seminar on October 6-7, 2005 in Chennai on the theme of India and ASEAN: Non-Traditional Security Threats. The proceedings of the seminar are covered in this book.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
V.R. Raghavan

Special Address
Volker Bauer

PART I - Economic Security

India and Southeast Asia: Prospects for Greater Trade and Economic Security
Faizal Bin Yahya

Comparison of Economic Development in India, China and ASEAN Countries
Mohan Guruswamy

Impact of the 1997 Crisis and Economic Security
Shankari Sundararaman

PART II - Environmental Security

Environmental Security and Water Resources in Southeast Asia
Kog Yue Choong and Ooi Giok Ling

Growing Threat to Environmental Security
CK Varshney

Haze Sans Frontiers: The Environmental Calamity, ASEAN Response and India-ASEAN Cooperation on Non-Traditional Security Threats
Tridib Chakraborti

Securing the Environment
Shekhar Singh and Misha Singh

PART III - Ethnicity and Security

Ethno-religious Conflicts and Security in Southeast Asia
Kamarulnizam Abdullah

Ethno-political Conflicts and the ASEAN: Looking Beyond State Sovereignty and Prospect for Regional Stability
Rizal G. Buendia

Ethnic Problems in Indonesia: Lessons for India's Security
Lakhan Mehrotra

Northeast: Need for Review of Security Paradigm
Pinaki Bhattacharya

South Asian Cultural Mosaic: Rediscovering the Universe for Cooperation
Riyaz Punjabi

Peace Process in Sri Lanka: Challenges and Opportunities

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Mon, 01 Jan 2007 07:28:00 +0000

Edited by V.R. Raghavan

Published by East West Books (Madras) Pvt. Ltd.

ISBN.NO: 81-88661-55-4

With Sri Lanka sliding back into an undeclared conflict, should one assume that the 2002 Ceasefire Agreement (CFA) represents another lost opportunity for peace in Sri Lanka? Or is there still room for putting the country back on the road to peace? Indeed achieving peace is a long process and entails overcoming several challenges. In the midst of political competition, economic deterioration and dwindling overall development of the country as well as its citizens, the stakes are as high as the challenges are real.

The peace process in Sri Lanka has been affected by several internal and external factors, some posing serious challenges while others presenting opportunities for positive progress. In the pursuit of what lies ahead for the peace process in Sri Lanka, the Centre for Security Analysis, Chennai in collaboration with the Hanns Seidel Foundation, New Delhi and Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo held a seminar on Peace Process in Sri Lanka: Challenges and Opportunities coincidentally preceding the February 2006 Geneva Peace Talks. This publication is the result of the deliberations made at the Seminar.

Table of Contents

Introduction
V.R. Raghavan

Special Remarks
Reinhold Babel

Keynote Address
Bradman Weerakoon

PART I - Internal and External Factors

An Indian Perspective on the Peace Process
Shashank

India and Sri Lanka's Peace Process
P. Sahadevan

PART II - Peace Process: Challenges

Sri Lankan Peace Process: Challenges and Opportunities
G. L Peris

Military Challenges of the Peace Process
R. Hariharan

PART III - Peace Process: Opportunities

Accommodating Nations in the Sri Lankan Context: Is it Merely a Question of Semantics?
Shivaji Felix

Role of International Media
V.S Sambandan

The Role of Vernacular Press in Sri Lanka
Ranga Kalansooriya

Peace Process and the Economic Initiative
Harsha de Silva

Economic Dimensions of Peace Process: The Indian Experience
Mohan Guruswamy

The US and the Rising Powers: India and China

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Fri, 06 Oct 2006 07:42:00 +0000

Edited by Lt. Gen. V. R. Raghavan (Retd)

Published by Centre for Security Analysis
ISBN No. 81-9023717-2-3

The rise of China and India is one of the dominant themes in contemporary international relations. The position of the US as the pre-eminent power in Asia is being challenged by the emergence of these two rising powers. In this context the triangular relationship between the US, China and India assumes considerable strategic significance. With this in mind, a seminar was organised in Chennai by the Centre for Security Analysis on The US and the Rising Powers: India and China. This volume contains the proceedings of the seminar.

The papers in the book cover a wide range of themes pertaining to the debate on rising powers. Prof. Robert Sutter points out that the view that China's rise is at the expense of US influence in Asia is mistaken because it focuses exclusively on China's strengths and US weaknesses. Dr. G.P. Deshpande lays out the Chinese perspective on the politics of globalisation and concludes that China is an anti-globalization power playing the globalization game. Dr. Lawrence Prabhakar provides a critique of the theoretical underpinnings of the concept of rising powers. Dr. M.V. Rappai suggests that Sino-Indian relations have better prospects in the short and medium term than US-India relations. Mr. Mohan Guruswamy and Mr. Ronald Abraham put forward a wealth of statistical evidence suggesting that India faces an uphill task in catching up with China in the economic race.

Table of Contents

Introduction
V.R. RAGHAVAN

Special Remarks
DAVID T HOPPER

The Rise of China and Its Implications
ROBERT SUTTER

China and the Globalised Order
G.P. DESHPANDE

Rising Powers: A Critique
W. LAWRENCE S. PRABHAKAR

China, US and India: Relations
M.V. RAPPAI

India and China: Economic Growth Patterns
MOHAN GURUSWAMY & RONALD JOSEPH ABRAHAM

Public Perceptions of Security in India

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Tue, 06 Jun 2006 07:34:00 +0000

Results of a National Survey

Published by Centre for Security Analysis

ISBN.NO: 81-902317-1-5

What does security mean to the average Indian citizen? The answer to this question is sought through an ambitious and exciting poll conducted in thirteen cities across the country. The result of this first ever and unique poll offer new insights on perspectives of Indian citizen on the existential subject of security. The relationship between traditionally understood national security on one hand and non-traditonal security needs in humn, economic, environmental, societal and political terms is emphasised through this insighful analysis.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface

Introduction

Macro Dimensions of Security: External and Internal Security Threats

Micro Dimensions of Security: Direct Impact on Everyday Life of a Common Man

Micro Dimensions of Security: Indirect Impact on Common Man

Overall Security Perceptions

Federalism and Conflict Resolution in Sri Lanka

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Fri, 05 May 2006 07:29:00 +0000

Edited by V.R. Raghavan and Volker Bauer

Published by Lancer Publishers & Distributors

ISBN.NO: 81 7062 235 2

The conflict in Sri Lanka has already consumed more than 70,000 lives, displaced 700 to 800 thousand people besides being the cause for billions of rupees worth of lost opportunities. It is of great concern to the whole world and directly affects the region in general and India in particular. Efforts over the period to resolve the politico-ethnic problem in Sri Lanka has not made much headway. It has been felt that the unitary system has not delivered. Even in the first half of the last century, the political setup in Sri Lanka had discussed federalism. However, it did not merit attention while framing the post-independence constitution. Federalism was not a preferred subject of discussion even in the recent past. It was an anathema to some, foreign to some others and allergic to many.

The agreement reached in Oslo in December 2002 has brought back the subject of federalism to find a political solution. The concept and idea of federalism, therefore, felt worthwhile to discuss in detail. While there can be many permutations and combinations in a federal setup, unless ideas get discussed, a move forward does not take place. With this in view, the Centre for Security Analysis in collaboration with Hanns Seidel Foundation and Sri Lanka Foundation Institute organised a seminar at Colombo on Federalism and Conflict Resolution in Sri Lanka on 10 & 11 May 2005. The proceedings of the same are covered in this book.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Foreword
Sisira Pinnawala

Introduction
V.R Raghavan

Special Remarks
Karl Fischer

Keynote Address
Dew Gunasekara

PART I - Concept of Federalism

Constitutional Law & Federalism: Indian Experience
S. Mohan

Federalism for Sri Lanka? Reconciling Many Solitudes
Jayadeva Uyangoda

PART II - Federalism and Governance

Sri Lanka: Are these the lines to think on for an Equitable Solution?
S. Muthiah

Transforming a Conflict Using and Economic Dividend: The Sri Lankan
Experience
Saman Kelegama

Sri Lanka's Peace Process: Donors as Peace Makers
S.D. Muni

Resources Sharing in a Federal Set Up
Shankar Acharya

Federalism and the Media: Some Realities and Some Stereotypes from Sri Lanka
V.S. Sambandan

PART III - Conflict Resolution

Federalism and Minorities
Desmond Fernando

Aspects of Federalism in the Sri Lankan Context
Shivaji Felix

Conflict Resolution in Sri Lanka: Insights from Northern Ireland
Sudha Ramachandran

Socio-economic Security of Peninsular India

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Fri, 06 Jan 2006 07:20:00 +0000

A study sponsored by Centre for Security Analysis
Published by EastWest Books (Madras) Pvt. Ltd.
ISBN.NO: 81-88661-52-X

One of the objectives of the Centre for Security Analysis (CSA) is to carry out research into issues of immediate interest to civil society and government policy planners. India's economic growth has picked up momentum in recent years. At this juncture it would be of interest to note which of the regions are progressing and which are lagging behind. A detailed analysis would help policy planners to take corrective measures to enhance the overall growth rate and contribute to the betterment of the civil citizen.

With this view, the CSA has undertaken this study on the Socio-economic Security of Peninsular India, which comprises the states of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, Pondicherry and Tamil Nadu.

The general perception is that the states of Peninsular India are ahead of the rest of the country on most socio-economic indices. This is true if we go by the conventional division of India into North, South, East and West. However this does not necessarily provide an accurate picture since the performance of some of the other regions is undermined by one or two poorly performing states.

Therefore, for the purposes of this study, India was divided into three regions based on per capita income: Peninsular India, High Income India and Low Income India. In carrying out an inter-regional comparison that is based on the performance of the regions and not merely their geographical location, this study has managed to highlight many trends that were hitherto not known.

The study finds that Peninsular India has performed considerably below par as compared to High Income India, despite a higher share of Central funding. The reasons for this disparity are explained and several policy recommendations for the socio-economic security of Peninsular India are enumerated for the benefit of policy makers.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Dividing India for Analysis

Macroeconomic Indicators

Agriculture

Industrial Performance

External Sector

Infrastructure

Information Technology

Public Administration

Central Grants to States

Plan Outlays

Demographic Trends

Income, Unemployment and Poverty

Inequality

Education

Health and Sanitation

Housing

Human Development Index

Concerns and Policy Recommendations

Conflict over Fisheries in the Palk Bay Region

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 07:26:00 +0000

by V.Suryanarayan

Published by Lancer Publishers and Distributors

ISBN.NO: 81-7062-242-5

Historically, there have been close cultural, economic, linguistic and ethnic linkages between Peninsular India and Sri Lanka. The rich fishing waters of Palk Bay region became a bone of contention over the years. This has largely affected the livelihood of fishermen community in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka. Both India and Sri Lanka need to address the issue, to promote and protect the interests of both Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen in sharing the maritime resources, in order to ensure peace and development in the region.

With this in view, the Centre for Security Analysis, as part of its activities, commissioned a Project to study the issues involved in depth. This book is the result of such an initiative.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction

Palk Strait : A Bridge, Not a Barrier

India, Sri Lanka and Fishing in the Palk Bay

Kachchativu Dispute

1974 and 1976 Agreements : A Critique

Palk Bay Becomes a Conflict Zone

Towards a Solution

Security Dimensions of India and Southeast Asia

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Thu, 06 Oct 2005 07:22:00 +0000

Edited by V.R. Raghavan and Karl Fischer

Published by Tata McGraw-Hill

ISBN.NO: 0-07-059965-3

Historically there have been close cultural, economic and ethnic linkages between peninsular India, Sri Lanka and Southeast Asia. Considerable quantum of maritime trade takes place through this region. The countries in this region have shared values, common problems and hence there is a need for closer association, greater interaction, better understanding and mutual cooperation to ensure peace and development.

With this in view the Centre for Security Analysis and Hanns Seidel Foundation planned to organize annual seminars on issues of common interest to India and Southeast Asia. This book is the outcome of the first such seminar held on 25-26 Nov 2004 in Chennai on the Security Dimensions of the region

Table of Contents

Introduction
V.R Raghavan

Special Remarks
Rainer Gepperth

PART I - Security Dimensions and Concerns

Indian Perspectives on Security Dimensions of India and Southeast Asia
Man Mohini Kaul

India and ASEAN: Strategic Implications
C. Arasakumar

PART II - Maritime Threats and Security Issues

The Rise and Fall of Islamic Militancy in Indonesia.
Irman Gurmilang Lanti

Peninsular India, East Asia, Southeast Asia, -Security Dimensions
R.S. Vasan

PART III - Regional Co-operation

Approaches for the Resolution of Ethnic Conflict in Sri Lanka: 1994-2004
Gamini Samaranayake

Co-operative Security Measures: India and Southeast Asia
Daljit Singh

PART IV - Economic Issues and Security

India and East Asia -Regional Linkages
Eric Gonsalves

Impact of Globalization and Economic Security
I.P.Khosla

Discussions

Conflict Resolution and Peace Building in Sri Lanka

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Sat, 06 Aug 2005 07:30:00 +0000

Edited by V.R Raghavan and Karl Fischer

Published by Tata McGraw-Hill

ISBN.NO: 0-07-059964-5

Traditionally there have been very close cultural, economic, linguistic and ethnic linkages between Peninsular India and Sri Lanka. The two decades of conflict in Sri Lanka had its spill over effect in Peninsular India. The conflict also resulted in over 70,000 deaths and displacement of two million people. India and Sri Lanka, both have to address the long-standing problems for mutual benefit and to ensure peace and development in the region.

With this in view, the Centre for Security Analysis and Hanns Seidel Foundation have planned to organise a seminar every six months alternately at Chennai and Colombo to analyse issues of common interest. This book is the outcome of the first such seminar held on 10 and 11 December 2004, in Chennai.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Introduction
V. R. Raghavan

Special Remarks
Karl Fischer

PART I - Conflict Patterns and Consequences

Looking back 25 years later: The Impact of War on
Society, Culture and Education
Santasilan Kadirgamar

Internal Conflicts in South Asia: Patterns and Prospects
S.D. Muni

PART II - The Role of Mediation in Peace Process

Third Party Mediation of Norway in the Conflict
Resolution of Sri Lanka: Problems and Prospects
Gamini Samaranayake

The Prospects of Peace in Sri Lanka
K. Venkataramanan

PART III - Sub-Nationalism and Conflict

Politicisation of Ethnicity and Ethnicization of the State and
Challenges for Post-Conflict Transformation in Sri Lanka
Kalinga Tudor Silva

Understanding Sub-national and International
Conflicts in South Asia
Rajesh Rajagopalan

PART IV - Perspectives on Peace Process

Peace Process in Sri Lanka: A Theoretical Perspective
Swaran Singh

Peace Process in Sri Lanka: An Indian Perspective
V. Suryanarayan

PART V - Economic and Military Dimensions

Economic Consequences of Internal Conflict
Nisha Arunatilake

The Future Dimensions of Conflict in Sri Lanka
R. Hariharan

Security Dimensions of Peninsular India

noreply@blogger.com (CSA) — Mon, 06 Jun 2005 07:49:00 +0000

Edited by Gopalji Malviya

Published by Centre for Security Analysis
ISBN.NO: 81-902317-0-7

In a state as large as India, security needs vary between its regions. Threats to the Indian state are perceived differently depending on the distance from New Delhi. The peninsular region has unique historical, cultural and trade relations with Southeast and East Asia and the Middle East. Within India itself, the region is marked by a better growth rate, literacy levels, societal harmony and standards of governance. The way these states view their security and growth are linked and interdependent. One of the objectives of the Centre for Security Analysis is to examine and develop the security perspectives of Peninsular India.

With this in view, the Centre for Security Analysis organised a seminar on 22-23 March 2004 in Chennai on the issues affecting various facets of security of Peninsular India. This book is the result of such an initiative.

Table of Contents

Foreword
V.R.RAGHAVAN

Introduction
GOPALJI MALVIYA

Keynote Address
P.S.RAMAMOHAN RAO

Special Address- Bio Terrorism
S.P.THYAGARAJAN

Internal Security Dimensions
M.K.NARAYANAN

National Militia- Answer to India's Security Needs
S.SUBRAMANIAN

Emerging 'New' Geo-Politics of the Indian Ocean- Implications for Peninsular India
SANJAY CHATURVEDI

India's Security in the Palk Straits
ADLURI SUBRAMANYAM RAJU

Securing Information Assets Against Attacks- Challenges and Responses at Strategic Level
RAMA K. SUBRAMANIAN

Cyber-Terrorism - Challenges to Indian National Security
ANIRUDDHA JOSHI

Terrorist Threats to Nuclear Installations
S. RAJAGOPAL

Framework of Non-Tradtional Sceurity
T.K. OOMMEN

The Dravida Nadu Experience: Security, State-building and Seccession from a Peninsular Standpoint
SWARNA RAJAGOPALAN

Conflict and Internally Displaced People in India: A Study of its Impact on State, Society and Security
M.J. VINOD

National Water Grid
S. KALYANARAMAN

Ecology and Politics of Water Resource Development in India: Some Lessons from the Conflict over the Narmada Project in Gujarat
AMIT DHOLAKIA

Pollution Threat by Tanneries Against Environemntal Security
M.B. PAVITHRA and R. THILAKARAJ

Media and Security
B.P. SANJAY

Discussions