The Journal…A Journey
FINS Journal of Diplomacy & Strategy is a double blind, peer reviewed quarterly research Journal. This Journal purports to cover a vast arena/segments including but not limited to internal & external security, defence, international relations, military management, peace science, define economics, intelligence, terrorism, cyber security, psychological warfare Read More
Thru’ the Desk of the Editor
The first issue of your journal was released on October 2017 in Goa by none other than the Chief of Naval Staff Adm. Sunil Lanba. On that occasion there were very senior veterans from defence forces, diplomats and representatives of twenty two countries present. The first issue covered a very vast arena in the field of diplomacy and strategy and was very well received by the audience. The issue is available on our archives@ finsindia.org. Read More
Incredible Naval Strategy: Operation Python And Trident
Sea had been and are today one of the most prime movers of world economies. Seas have provided for transport, exploration and conquer of lands far beyond one’s own territories. The oceanic influences throughout history have proved beyond doubt the influence of sea power. Even the mighty Persian Empire could not stand against the Athenian fleet to conquer the Grecian city-states. The Phoenician, Egyptian, Carthegian and Roman power largely depended upon control of the seas. For three centuries, the Vikings used the Black sea and Strait of Gibraltar to raided and pillaged and went where they willed, far into central Russia and Ukraine and Constantinople. Read More
Making Of A Diplomat
Diplomacy is defined as the profession, activity or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad. It would naturally apply to even the interactions of a country’s representatives with foreign emissaries placed in the former’s home country. From a common parlance perspective, it is also defined as the art of dealing with people in a sensitive and tactful way. Read More
Doklam Logjam And India’s Strategic Riposte
On June 18th, 2017 Indian border troops interrupted China’s road construction attempts at Doklam, at the tri junction between China, Bhutan and India. China claims that, it is normal road construction at mutually recognized Sikkim sector into Chinese territory and Bhutan has ceded claim on it. For China, this is clearly demarcated borderline which has been established by the 1890 convention between Great Briton and China related to Sikkim and Tibet and has been accepted by Indian Government in 1947.1 India considers this dispute to be China’s high handedness. Doklam, for India is Bhutanese territory. India – China special representatives’ dialogue agreed to settle such disputes through consultations in 2012. China’s military activity changed the status quo and unilaterally upset the equilibrium. India insisted that, both countries should take the army back simultaneously and open dialogue. China emphasized on Indian army to go back first and then opening of dialogue. Subsequently in June this year Prime Minister Modi and President Xi Jinping in Astana agreed on not allowing differences to grow into disputes. Indian diplomacy, while standing firm on its position on national security, represented the spirit of togetherness, and finally its restraint and resilience engulfed the clouds of war. Read More
Blue Ocean Diplomacy: Way Forward For Blue Economy
“Whoever controls the Indian Ocean dominates Asia. This ocean is the key to the seven seas in the 21st century, the destiny of the world will be decided in these waters” was the prophecy made over a century ago which has become a reality today. In the battle for supremacy, Indian Ocean has been witnessing a good number of contenders staking claim over its waters in the recent past. As a strategically located nation and an ocean named after it, India is now gearing up to take an active stance in what is considered its backyard. Indian Ocean is the world’s third largest ocean and carries half of world’s container ships, one third of the world’s bulk cargo traffic and two thirds of the world’s oil shipments. Some of the world’s most important trade routes pass through its waters. But once declared a Zone of Peace, the security and economic implications of the power dynamics between the nations of the Indian Ocean Region have the capability to not just impact the littoral states but the whole of Asia-Pacific region. Read More
North Korea, a conundrum: What are India’s Choices?
The author is a researcher based in Denmark with special interest in International Relations and diplomacy. India embarked on the diplomatic relation with Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK or North Korea) in 1973. The relationship with both the countries had been a low-profile affair in international Pulind Samant is trained in Labor Studies & Human Rights. He is an eminent HRM professional and frequent contributor in International Relations. relations. But, it seems everything suddenly changed, and the relationship came on the spot light during the visit of US Secretary of State, Rex Tillerson to India in October 2017. During the joint press conference answering to the question of one the journalists Indian External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj forthrightly stated that India has no intention to cut diplomatic ties with North Korea. What was more interesting in her statement is the reason behind nursing the stated intention; which is, that there should be some friendly countries of US in touch with North Korea to keep a channel of communication open. So, what is India intending to do? Is US also concurrent with India’s policy towards North Korea, or is US also ready to allow India to play a role in minimizing the tension in the Korean peninsula? This article will try to analyse and answer what role India can play in the Korean peninsula and what should be India’s strategic objective? Read More
Military History
The Vietnam War was the prolonged struggle between nationalist forces attempting to unify the country of Vietnam under a communist government and the United States (with the aid of the South Vietnamese) attempting to prevent the spread of communism. Engaged in a war that many viewed as having no way to win, U.S. leaders lost the American public's support for the war. Since the end of the war, the Vietnam War has become a benchmark for what not to do in all future U.S. foreign conflicts. Read More
Book Review: Jammu and Kashmir Politics of Identity and Separatism by Rekha Chowdhary, (2016)
Jammu and Kashmir is unstable at least for last twenty-eight years. The recent elimination of Burhan Wani revived the violence and increased discontent in the valley. The security forces and the policemen of the state of Kashmir have borne the brunt of public agitations. Kashmiri youths hurling stones at military convoys and armed personnel especially after Friday sermons is common. A Kashmiri Muslim police officer, DSP Ayub Pandith was recently killed on the suspicion of being a Kashmiri Hindu agent of the state; Kashmir Pundits continue to raise voice against islamization in the valley. The state of India too has changed its stance towards Kashmir. The old cordon and search operations are now back in use. Over 92 militants have been eliminated in the first six months of 2017 itself. Militancy is crumbling once again after one year of Burhan Wani's death. Kashmir and news emanating from Kashmir have already captured wide attention. Kashmir is also a topic of clashing nationalisms. Read More
Statutory Declarations
Statutory Declarations Read More
