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UNITED SERVICE INSTITUTION OF INDIA
COUNCIL MEETING ON 18 DEC 2009
PRESIDENT’S REPORT FOR 2009 |
1. Gentlemen, it gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the fifth
meeting of the present Council. It is my privilege to present the
report covering important activities at the United Service Institution
of India during the year 2009. A copy of the report has been placed on
the table and will be included in the Minutes as an Appendix. Copies
will subsequently be forwarded to Life Members also.
Finances
2. Audited accounts for 2008-09, Revised Estimates for 2009-10, and
Budget Estimates for 2010-11 are already with you. Our Chartered
Accountant has been invited to clarify any points that you may have on
the Balance Sheet.
3. The finances of the Institution continue to be healthy.
However, Corpus of the two Research Centres (CS3 and CAFHR) need to be
built up.
Membership
4. Membership state as on 30 Nov 2009 was as under :-
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Total |
Army |
Navy |
AF |
Civ’s |
Serving |
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(a) Life Members |
9125 |
79.4% |
6.8% |
7.9% |
5.8% |
60.4% |
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(b) Ordinary Members |
3731 |
94.3% |
3.1% |
1.4% |
1.2% |
95% |
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(c) Associate Members |
107 |
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(d) Corporate Members |
2 (Not renewed by US Embassy and Taipei E&C Center
after 2005-06) |
USI Journal
5. 12,000 copies of the USI Journal are being printed since the
first quarter of 2007. The price since 01 Jan 2008 is Rs.150/-.
About 420 copies are being subscribed on yearly to three yearly basis.
55 units / formations have also taken 20 year subscriptions, the rate
for which is Rs.10,000/-.
USI Digest
6. 2000 copies of the USI Digest continue to be printed, with 1800
being taken by the three Service Headquarters, and 33 being subscribed
by others. Sale price is Rs.100/-. Service Headquarters
are supplied at Rs.70/- per copy.
Library
7. Books. During the period 01 Nov 2008 – 31 Oct 2009, 342 books were
purchased, 54 received for review and 166 received on a complimentary
basis.
Seminars
8. Services Related Seminar. A Seminar on “Use of
Indian Military in Out of Area Contingencies : Strategic Use of
Military Power in the Regional Context” was held on 12 Aug 2009
with participation from NDC, DSSC, CDM and Army / Navy / Air Force War
Colleges. Proceedings have been published.
9. Sponsored Seminar. An international
seminar on “Peace and Stability in Afghanistan – The Way Ahead” was
held on 06-07 Oct 2009 with participation from Afghanistan, Pakistan,
Iran, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, China, Russia, USA, EU, ICRC and India.
It was sponsored by ARTRAC and supported by MEA, and was well
attended. Proceedings are being published shortly.10.
Joint Seminar. A Seminar on “Network Centricity and
National Security” was conducted on 04-05 Nov 2009 at DRDO Bhavan
jointly with DGIS and CII.
11. National Security Seminar 2009. This was
held on 25 and 26 Nov 2009 on the subject of “Rising China : An
Opportunity or Strategic Challenge”. Ten foreign participants
from China, Japan, South Korea, Phillipines, USA and Taiwan also
presented papers. It was well attended. Proceedings are
being compiled for publication.
Lectures/Round Table Discussions
12. Seventh Maj Gen Samir Sinha Memorial Lecture.
The lecture was delivered on 29 Apr 2009 by
Shri Arun Shourie on “India’s Defence Policy – Shaping National
Security”, and has been published in the USI Journal for Apr – Jun
2009.
13. Thirteenth Col Pyara Lal Memorial Lecture. The
lecture on “Cyber Warfare and Its Implications for National Security”
was delivered on 21 Oct 2009 by Shri KVSS Prasad Rao. The text
is being published in USI Journal for Oct – Dec 2009.
14. National Security Lecture 2009. The lecture on
“India as a Knowledge Power” was delivered on 16 Dec 2009 by Dr Pratap
Bhanu Mehta and will be published in the USI Journal for Jan – Mar
2010.
15. Other Lectures and Discussions. List of
these is at Annexure attached.
National Security Paper 2009
16. The paper on “National Responses to Terrorism”
has been written by Dr Ajai Sahni, and being published as a monograph.
Interaction with Foreign Institutions / Individuals
17. Bangladesh Institute for Peace and Security Studies (BIPSS).
This was held at USI on 19 and 20 Jan 2009. A five member
delegation led by Maj Gen ANM Muniruzzaman was hosted by USI.
Subjects discussed were security architecture in the region, the
implications of rise of China, improving Indo – Bangladesh Relations,
and rise of fundamentalism in South Asia. In addition to own
seminar, their interaction was arranged with CLAWS and NMF also.
18. Institute for Strategic and Regional Studies (ISRS)
Under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Mr D
Kurbanov, Deputy Director, ISRS participated in the International
Seminar on “Peace and Stability in Afghanistan – The Way Ahead” on 06
– 07 Oct 2009. An MOU for academic interaction was signed with
ISRS on 07 Oct 2009. Bilateral interaction will
start next year.
19. China Institute for International and Strategic
Studies (CIISS). A five member delegation comprising Lt
Gen PK Singh, Lt Gen VK Singh, Vice Adm AK Singh, Air Mshl Bharat
Kumar and Cmde Rajeev Sawhney visited China from 11 to 17 Oct 2009.
The delegation also interacted with China Institute of International
Studies (CIIS) and Academy of Military Science and called on Air Chief
Mshl Ma Xiaotian, Dy CGS PLA. Besides Beijing the delegation was
taken to Dalian and Qindao . It also called on the Indian
Ambassador.
20. Cross-Strait Interflow Prospect Foundation, Taiwan.
A five member delegation comprising Mr Louis WH Tzen, Mr Yang Ming
Sun, Dr Francis Yi Hua Kan, Mr Chuan-Yu Lin and Mr Yung Shen Chao was
hosted by USI from 22 to 27 Nov 2009. Mr Wen Chyi Ong,
Representative of Taipei Economic and Cultural Center also
participated in the bilateral discussions. They also attended
the Seminar on China, wherein a paper was presented by Mr Yung.
An MOU was also signed for academic interaction.
21. Okazaki Institute, Japan. A four member
delegation comprising Rear Adm Sumihiko Kawamura, Lt Gen Masahiro
Kunimi, Vice Adm Hideaki Kaneda and Lt Gen (AF) Ogawa Takayoshi was
hosted by USI from 25 to 28 Nov 09. Subjects discussed were
China, Japan-US Alliance, North Korean Nuclear / Missile Capability,
Impact of Non-Traditional Threats to National Security, and Chinese
Aggressive Activities in the South China Sea to Indian Ocean.
The delegation also participated in the China Seminar, wherein papers
were presented by Lt Gen Kunimi, Lt Gen Ogawa and Vice Adm Kaneda.
22. Participation in International Conferences / Seminars.
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(a)
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The Director participated in the Counter Terrorism Seminar at
Dhaka from 22 to 26 Feb 2009 organised by Bangladesh Institute for
Peace and Security Studies. |
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(b) |
The Director participated in the Carnegie International Non
Proliferation Conference at Washington on 06-07 Apr 2009. While
in USA he also interacted with the following :- |
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(i) |
Carnegie Endowement for International Peace
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- |
Dr Ashley Tellis |
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(ii) |
Henry L Stimson Center |
- |
Dr Michael Krepon
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(iii) |
Brookings Institute |
- |
Prof Stephen Cohen
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(iv) |
Mc Larty Associates |
- |
Mr John Negroponte
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(v) |
Council for Foreign Relations |
- |
Mr Evan Feigenbaum
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(vi) |
Net Assessment, DOD |
- |
Mr Andy Marshall
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(vii) |
Heritage Foundation |
- |
Ms Lisa Curtis
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(viii) |
RAND Corporation |
- |
Dr Cheryl Benard
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(ix) |
Defence Threat Reduction Agency
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- |
Mr Michael Keifer |
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(x) |
NDU |
- |
Lt Gen David Barno
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(c) |
Vice Adm Pradeep Kaushiva presented a paper on International
Cooperation on Water Security at the Symposium on “Water Security :
China and the World” held at Beijing from 24 to 26 May 2009 at the
invitation of CIISS.
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(d) |
Brig VK Anand participated in the Conference on “Security in
South Asia : Conventional and Unconventional Factors of
Destabilisation” at Bavaria, Germany from 16 to 18 Jun 2009 at the
invitation of Hanns Seidel Stifftung, and presented a paper on
“Naxalites – Ideology, Strategy and Tactics”.
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(e) |
Air Mshl SG Inamdar presented a paper on “India and Nuclear
Non-Proliferation Lessons for Expanding Nuclear Security in the Middle
East” during Conference on “Nuclear Energy and Nuclear Proliferation
in the Middle East” held at Amman on 22 – 24 Jun 2009 at the
invitation of Arab Institute for Security Studies.
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(f) |
Brig VK Anand presented a paper on “The Afghan Crisis Situation
from the Indian Perspective” at the conference on “The Interlocking
Security of Pakistan and Afghanistan” from 02 to 04 Nov 2009 at
Bavaria, Germany at the invitation of Hanns Seidel Stifftung.
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(g) |
Dr Ajai Sahni participated in the Round Table Dialogue on
“Opportunities for Peace and the Future of Kashmir” held at London on
26 Oct 2009 at the invitation of the Royal United Services Instutute (RUSI).
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(h) |
Lt Gen VK Jetley participated in the Challenges Forum on peacekeeping
at New York from 09 to 13 Nov 2009. |
23. Other interactions are listed
at Annexure attached.
USI Centre for Strategic Studies and Simulation
24. Publications. During the year following
monographs have been published :-
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(a) |
Outsourcing in the Armed Forces.
Gp Capt Anil Kumar
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(b) |
Interface Between Civil Industry and Defence Production
Industry.
Gp Capt Anil Kumar
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(c) |
Infrastructure Development by China in Immediate Neighbourhood
of India – Military Implications.
Brig SB Asthana, SM
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(d) |
Multi Vector Policies of Central Asian Nations and India.
Brig Vinod K Anand (Retd)
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(e) |
China and India : A Comparative Analysis of Approaches to Energy
Security.
Shri Prashant Agrawal, IFS
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(f) |
Suicide Terrorism : Relevance in the Indian Context.
Lt Col BA Sahukar (Retd)
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(g) |
Water Issues in Sino-Indian and Indo-Pak Relations.
Dr NK Tripathi |
25. Current Research Projects.
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(a) |
Regional Studies of Central Asia, Afghanistan and Pakistan.
Brig Vinod K Anand (Retd)
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(b) |
Air and Space Power – The Military Implications of Space Assets
and Policy Implications for India.
Col Subodh Kumar
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(c) |
Contesting for Asia-Pacific : India, China and United States.
Dr NK Tripathi
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(d) |
Crafting a Strategic Engagement with Iran-An Indian Perspective.
Dr S Pattanayak
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(e) |
India’s Ballistic Missile Defence : Political, Regional and
Technical Aspects.
Ms Neha Kumar
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(f) |
Assessing the Theory of Fourth Generation Warfare in Northern
Ireland, Andhra Pradesh and Punjab.
Ms Vinita Priyedarshi
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(g) |
Human Rights and Armed Forces in J&K.
Ms Sujata Kanungo |
26. Col Pyara Lal Research Scholarship.
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Countering Trans-national Terrorism.
Brig RK Bhonsale, SM (Retd) |
27. Sponsored Projects.
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(a) |
Space Assets.
Sponsored by HQ Western Command.
Col Subodh Kumar
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(b) |
Countering Non State Actors.
Sponsored by HQ South Western Command.
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(c) |
Modelling of Comprehensive National and Military Power.
Sponsored by HQ ARTRAC. |
28. Royalty. A royalty of Rs.6,79,449/- has been
received for 31 books published from various publishers, including
Rs.59,188/- this year.
USI Centre for Armed Forces Historical Research
29. Publications. During the year following books were
published :-
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(a) |
Izzat : Historical Records and Iconography of Indian Cavalry
Regiment 1750 – 2007.
Capt Ashok Nath (Retd)
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(b) |
Contribution of the Armed Forces to the Freedom Movement in
India.
Maj Gen VK Singh (Retd)
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(c) |
For the Honour of India – A History of Indian Peacekeeping.
Ed – Lt Gen Satish Nambiar, PVSM, AVSM, VrC(Retd)
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(d) |
History of USI 1970 – 2008.
Col VK Singh, VSM (Retd) |
30. Current Projects.
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(a) |
Customs and Traditions of the Indian Armed Forces.
Brig SP Sinha, VSM (Retd)
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(b) |
In Depth Comparative Study of Insurgencies and Peace Processes.
Col Anil Athale (Retd)
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(c) |
History of Helicoptors in IAF
Sqn Ldr Rana TS Chhina (Retd)
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(d) |
The Imperial Cadet Corps 1900 – 1914 : A Political, Social and
Military History.
Dr Chandar Sundaram
(Report awaited)
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(e) |
Remembering the Japanese War in Manipur.
Ms Arfina Haokip
(Awaiting printing) |
31. Royalty. A royalty of Rs.1,79,960 has been received
for 5 books so far published from various publishers, including
Rs.40,634/- this year.
32. General Palit Military Studies
Trust.
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(a) |
History of the Indian State Forces.
Mr Richard Head and Mr AN McClenaghan
(Being published shortly)
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(b) |
God’s Own Bloody Acre : Examining Keralas’ Unique Military
Legacy.
Wg Cdr KK Nair
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(c) |
Command and Organisation of the British and Indian Army in the
Mesopotamian Campaign 1916 – 18.
Mr Andrew Sykes
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(d) |
History of the Jodhpur State Forces.
Col MS Jodha
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(e) |
A Historical Analysis of Sixty Years of Military Operations in
J&K.
Brig AS Cheema |
USI Centre for UN Peacekeeping
33. During the year following
courses were conducted :-
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(a) |
UNSLOC – 7. 02 – 20 Feb 2009. 36 Indian and 20
foreign officers attended.
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(b) |
ARF UN Peacekeeping Course. 18 – 22 May 2009. 24
Indian and 06 foreign officers attended.
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(c) |
UN MOC – 9. 29 Jun – 17 Jul 2009. 26 Indian and 24
foreign officers attended.
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(d) |
NUNC – 10. 17 – 21 Aug 2009. 19 Indian officers
attended.
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(e) |
UNMC0C – 9. 07 – 25 Sep 2009. 31 Indian and 21
foreign officers attended.
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(f) |
NUNC – 11. 09 – 13 Nov 2009. 12 Indian Officers
attended.
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(g) |
NUNC 12. 14 – 18 Nov 2009. 17 Indian Officers
attended.
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(h) |
Air Force Capsules.
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(i) |
05 Jun 2009 - Congo Contingent. 206 all ranks attended. |
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(ii) |
09 Oct 2009 - Congo Contingent. 243 all ranks attended. |
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34. UN Peacekeepers Day.
It was held on 29 May 2009. On the same occasion the
book “For the Honour of India – A History of Indian Peacekeeping” was
released by Shri Hamid Ansari, Vice President of India.
35. International Association of
Peacekeeping Training Centres (IAPTC).
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(a) |
Col DS Gill and Lt Col Shekhar attended the Executive Committee
Meeting at Sydney from 23 to 27 Mar 2009.
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(b) |
Col MK Bindal and Lt Col Ravi Madhok attended the 15th Annual
Conference of IAPTC from 23 to 28 Nov 2009 at Sydney. |
36. Foreign Course. Lt Col Shaibal Kumar attended
the Military Observers Course at Peace Support Training Centre from 27
Apr to 22 May 2009 as an instructor at Kingston, Canada.
Correspondence Courses
37. Results of various examinations were as under :-
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(a) |
Part B Examination Jul 2009. |
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(i) |
No of Students enrolled - 516 (LM - 112, OM New - 198, OM Old -
206)
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(ii) |
No Appeared in Exam - 483
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(iii) |
Percentage Passed :- |
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(aa) |
All Subjects - 178 – 36.86% |
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(ab) |
Part - 227 – 47% |
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(ac) |
Failed 78 – 16.14% |
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(b) |
Part D Examination Nov 2008.
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No of Students enrolled (Result awaited) - |
766
(LM - 175, OM New - 310, OM Old - 281
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(c) |
DSSC Army (Sep 2009 Exam). |
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(i) |
No of Students - 1044 (LM - 122, OM New - 475, OM Old - 447)
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(ii) |
No appeared in exam - 949
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(iii) |
Nominated - |
2009 2008
2007
156 202
184
(77%) (89%) (82%)
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(iv) |
Competitive Vacancies
(No of such vacancies increased from 20 to 40 from 2008).
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2009 2008
2007
39 36
19
(98%) 90%) 95%) |
38. Three contact programmes for DSSC Army Entrance Examination
were conducted from 20 to 25 Jul, 27 Jul to 01 Aug 2009 and from 03
to 08 Aug 2009. 191 officers attended.
Gold Medal Essay Competition
39. 97 entries were received this year as compared to 77 last
year.
Conclusion
40. With over 97 events, in addition to courses, contact
programmes and research activity, the year has been a busy and
satisfying one academically, particularly the international seminars
on Afghanistan and China.
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Annexure
(Refers to Paras 15 &
23 of Appendix ‘A’ to
President’s Report
for 2009 |
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TALKS / DISCUSSIONS – 2009 |
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Talks |
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1. |
07 Jan 2009 |
Grievance Redressal System in the Armed Forces – Theory and
Practice
Wg Cdr UC Jha (Retd)
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2. |
14 Jan 2009 |
Technology Development for National Security
Vice Adm Raman Puri, PVSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd)
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3. |
21 Jan 2009 |
Chinese and Indian Naval Strategies
Shri Navjot Bir Singh
(USI – CS3 event)
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4. |
28 Jan 2009 |
Buddhist and Ecological Dynamics of the Sino – Indian Frontier
Col PK Gautam (Retd)
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5. |
04 Feb 2009 |
New Laws Against Terror – Implications for the Armed Forces
Maj Gen Nilendra Kumar, AVSM, VSM (Retd)
(Published in USI Journal Jan – Mar 2009)
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6. |
11 Feb 2009 |
Chinese Space Programme : An Overview
Col Subodh Kumar
(USI – CS3 event) |
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7. |
18 Feb 2009 |
Impressions of a Recent Visit to Vietnam
USI delegation
(Published in USI Journal Jan – Mar 2009) |
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8. |
25 Feb 2009 |
Collapse of Doha Development Agenda and Future Prospects of WTO
Col PK Vasudeva (Retd)
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9. |
04 Mar 2009 |
Urban Counter Terrorism Operations : Op Black Thunder – A Case
Study
Maj Gen Abhay Gupta, SM, VSM
IG Ops, NSG
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10. |
18 Mar 2009 |
Political Developments in Nepal and Indian Response
Dr Sangeeta Thapliyal |
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11. |
25 Mar 2009 |
Understanding Stress, Suicides and Fratricides in the Indian
Army
Maj Gen Samay Ram, UYSM, AVSM, VSM (Retd)
(USI – CS3 event) |
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12. |
15 Apr 2009 |
Maritime Safety and Security – Contemporary Challenges
Vice Adm RF Contractor, PVSM, AVSM, NM (Retd)
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13. |
20 Apr 2009 |
Indian Conventional and Nuclear Doctrine
Col Ali Ahmed (Retd)
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14. |
22 Apr 2009 |
Credible Nuclear Deterrence in the Indian Context
Brig Vijay K Nair, VSM (Retd)
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16.
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04 May 2009
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The Weaponisation Paradox: Emerging Nuclear Weapon Powers.
Mr Gaurav Kampani
Cornell University |
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17.
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06 May 2009 |
Network Centric Warfare: Some Cautionary Thoughts.
Brig PK Mallick
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18.
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13 May 2009
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Intelligence Gathering In Today’s World.
Lt Gen K Davar, PVSM, AVSM (Retd)
(Published in USI Journal Apr – Jun 2009)
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19.
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28 May 2009 |
India – Bangladesh Relations.
Lt Gen YM Bammi (Retd)
(USI-CS3 event)
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20.
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29 May 2009 |
Present Situation in Sri Lanka and the Way Ahead.
Mr Romesh Jayasinghe
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka
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21.
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03 Jun 2009
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India And Asia Pacific: Role And Options.
Dr NK Tripathi
(USI-CS3 event)
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22. |
10 Jun 2009 |
Directed Energy Weapons: The Next RMA.
Col Subodh Kumar |
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23.
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24 Jun 2009 |
Antenna As A Weapon – A Peep Into Geophysical Warfare.
Maj Gen Y Deva, AVSM (Retd)
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24.
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01 Jul 2009 |
India – Israel Relations.
Mr Mark Sofer
Ambassador Of Israel
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25.
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15 Jul 2009 |
UN Peacekeeping : Legal Issues.
Wg Cdr UC Jha (Retd) |
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26.
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17 Jul 2009 |
Sino-Indian Naval Interface in IOR.
Shri Navjot Bir Singh
(USI-CS3 event)
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27.
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26 Aug 2009 |
Afghanistan : Past, Present and Future.
Mr Charles Richard Vernon Stagg
British High Commissioner
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28.
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28 Aug 2009 |
India’s BMD and Dealing with Pakistan’s Threat.
Ms Neha Kumar
(USI – CS3 event) |
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29.
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30 Sep 2009 |
India and the Gulf Region.
Mr Humaid Al Maani
Ambassador of Oman
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30.
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01 Oct 2009 |
Space and National Security
Dr Prem Shankar Goel
(Published in USI Journal Oct – Dec 2009)
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31.
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15 Oct 2009 |
UN Peacekeeping
Mr Alain Le Roy
USG, UNDPKO
(USI – CUNPK event)
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32.
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28 Oct 2009 |
Bangladesh – India Relations : Looking Ahead
Mr Tariq A Karim
High Commissioner of Bangladesh
(Published in USI Journal Oct – Dec 2009)
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33.
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10 Nov 2009 |
Armed Forces and Human Rights in Kashmir
Ms Sujata Kanungo
(USI – CS3 event)
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34.
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02 Dec 2009 |
Indo – US Relations
Mr Ronald Sen, IFS (Retd)
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35.
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15 Dec 2009 |
India’s BMD – Dealing with China’s Threat
Ms Neha Kumar
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36.
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23 Dec 2009 |
Militarisation of Space – Policy Implications for Asia
Col Subodh Kumar
(USI – CS3 event)
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Round Table Discussion
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37. |
27 Mar 2009 |
Developments in Pakistan
Brig Vinod Anand (Retd)
(USI – CS3 event)
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38.
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20 Apr 2009 |
Indian Conventional and Nuclear Doctrines.
Col Ali Ahmed (Retd)
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39.
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03 Jul 2009 |
China And Water Security.
Vice Adm Pradeep Kaushiva, UYSM, VSM (Retd)
(Published in USI Journal Jul – Sep 2009) |
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Interaction with Foreign Delegations / Individuals
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39. |
12 Jan 2009 |
19 NRI Journalists of Indian Origin (16 countries)
(On occasion of Bhartiya Pravasi Diwas)
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40. |
13 Jan 2009 |
Trilateral Dialogue with NATO
IPCS, USI, KAS
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41. |
16 Jan 2009 |
Responsibility to Protect
Mr Gareth Evans
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42. |
02 Feb 2009 |
Viscount John Douglous Slim, MP, UK |
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43. |
10 Feb 2009 |
Mr Wen Chyi Ong
Representative, Taipei Cultural and Economic Mission
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44. |
21 Feb 2009 |
Mr Zhang Yan
Ambassador of China
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45. |
24 Feb 2009 |
Parliamentary Delegation (Defence Committee) – Finland
Led by Mr Juha Korkeaoja
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46. |
26 Feb 2009 |
Defence Delegation – Italy
Rear Adm Vanni Nozzoli
(USI - CUNPK event)
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47. |
03 Mar 2009 |
Mr Olivier Blarel |
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48. |
05 Mar 2009 |
Col Lin, Counselor, Singapore |
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49. |
16 Mar 2009 |
Dr Cheryl Benard
Rand Corporation
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50. |
18 Mar 2009 |
Mr Francis Stamm, ICRC, India
and Mr Paul Castella, Head ICRC, Sri Lanka
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51. |
20 Mar 2009 |
Mr Yang Youn Ming and Dr Sun, Taiwan |
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52. |
30 Mar 2009 |
Mr F Maultasch, Austrian Ambassador |
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53. |
06 Apr 2009 |
Vice Adm Gerard Valin
French Cdr in Indian Ocean |
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54. |
12 Apr 2009 |
Mr R Jayasinghe, High Commissioner of Sri Lanka |
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55. |
17 Apr 2009 |
Mr Michael Keifer, Defence Threat Reduction Agency, USA
Mr Paul S Kapur, Naval PG School, USA |
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56. |
02 May 2009 |
Mr Robert Blackwill, Former US Ambassador
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57.
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28 May 2009 |
Ms Beatrice Gura Wantschy, Director KAF |
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58.
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08 Jun 2009 |
Lt Gen Edwin Smith (Retd)
Director, Asia-Pacific Center for Security Studies, USA
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59.
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16 Jun 2009 |
Ms Ann Ollestad
Ambassador of Norway |
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60.
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17 Jun 2009 |
Ms Letta Taylor
Human Rights Watch |
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61.
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19 Jun 2009 |
Mr Wen Chyi Ong.
Representative, Taipei Cultural and Economic Mission |
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62.
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16 Jul 2009 |
Dutch UN Students Association (15).
(USI – CUNPK event) |
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63.
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22 Jul 2009 |
Prof Devesh Kapur, USA |
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64.
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23 Jul 2009 |
Dr C Christine Fair
Rand Corporation
|
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65.
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27 Jul 2009 |
Sri Lanka Command and Staff College (19 officers). |
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66. |
31 Jul 2009 |
Afghanistan-Pakistan Imbroglio.
Dr Clifford A Kiracofe Jr
Virginia Military Institute
|
|
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67. |
07 Aug 2009 |
Mr Francis Stamm, ICRC Delhi
|
|
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68. |
01 Sep 2009 |
Maj Gen Jang, Goang-Hwa
Cdr Huang, Tsung-Yuan
Taiwan
|
|
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69. |
01 Sep 2009 |
Ms Ann Ollestad
Ambassador of Norway
|
|
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70. |
02 Sep 2009 |
Dr Salik R Inagamon
Ambassador of Uzbekistan
|
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71. |
07 Sep 2009 |
US-India Security Relations
Mr Robert Blackwill
|
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72. |
08 Sep 2009 |
Ms Mahin Karim, NBR, USA |
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73. |
15 Sep 2009 |
(a)
Peace and Stability in Afghanistan
(b)
China’s Economy
Ms Lisa Curtis
Mr Derek Scissors
Heritage Foundation, USA
|
|
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74. |
25 Sep 2009 |
Dr Tobias Feakin
Director National Security and Resilience
RUSI
|
|
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75. |
16 Oct 2009 |
Mr Hirooki Ohashi
International Policy Division
MOD Japan
(USI – CUNPK event)
|
|
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76. |
26 Oct 2009 |
Col Barz
Director UN Training Centre
Germany
(USI – CUNPK event)
|
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77. |
29 Oct 2009 |
Ms Tomonori Yoshizaki (Plus four)
National Institute for Defence Studies
MOD, Japan
|
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78. |
11 Nov 2009 |
Dr Michael Wesley
Lowey Institute
Australia
|
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79. |
12 Nov 2009 |
Mr Steffen Kongstad
DG, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Norway
|
|
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80. |
18 Nov 2009 |
Verification Research, Training and Information Centre (VERTIC),UK
Mr Andreas Presbo and Mr Hasan El Bahtimy
Nuclear CBM, Security of Nuclear Facilities,
Growth of Nuclear Energy, Lessons from AQ Khan Network
|
|
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81. |
09 Dec 2009 |
Briefing of Foreign DAs on Peacekeeping
(USI – CUNPK event)
|
|
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82. |
11 Dec 2009 |
Ms Bethany Danyluk
Booz, Allen, Hamilton, USA
|
|
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83. |
11 Dec 2009 |
Department of Strategic Studies
French MOD
|
|
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84. |
14 Dec 2009 |
General Chhatra Man Singh Gurung
COAS, Royal Nepal Army
|
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85. |
17 Dec 2009 |
Vice Adm Patrick Hebrard (Retd)
French Navy |
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