- Jarrod Hayes discusses his new book, Constructing National Security: US Relations with India and China.
- Mark Safranski (i.e. zen of Zenpundit) points us to Lt. General Prakash Katosh‘s “Optimising the Potential of Special Forces.” [Original Article]
- Shyam Saran argues that India’s new role as an observer on the Arctic Council should be used to restrain the headlong rush into an ecological catastrophe.
- Steve Aftergood notes that the Obama Administration does not disclose most Presidential Policy Directives even when they are not classified. Â A reason for the lack of transparency maybe due to Homeland Security Council’s integration into the National Security Council in 2009. Â (PPD#20 was leaked by Edward Snowden).
- Gary Owen evaluates the spin and reality of the Afghan Airforce’s readiness.
- Russia has staged its largest war games since the Soviet era.
- Dan Hirschman ruminates on the “philosopher of the particular case,” Ian Hacking.
Vikash is an Associate Professor of Political Science and Asian Studies at Hobart and William Smith Colleges in Geneva, NY. His main areas of academic interest are (post-) globalization, economic development, and economic freedom, with a regional focus on South Asia
Thanks for the shout out :)
You’re welcome. The book looks great. I can’t wait to read it.
Just made my day :)