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Contents
Inclusion
in this guide does not imply an endorsement by INCORE of the views
expressed in any of these sources.
- Prime
sources (A select list drawn from the categories below)
- News
Sources
- Institutions
- Non
Governmental Organisations
- Academic
Articles
- Various
sources
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Prime
sources
This list does not imply a recommendation of the sources or an endorsement
of the views expressed in any of these sources. It is a select list
drawn from the other categories in this document.
- Bharat-Rakshak
A comprehensive site on Indian security, with links to government
agencies, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions,
and personal web pages. Highlights include news and events available
by military branch; forums on security and strategic issues and
history and current affairs as well as forum archives on other topics;
links to branches- see also military links at Bharat Rakshak for
both Indian and worldwide military sites; and a brief history of
conflicts since 1947.
- South
Asia Terrorism Portal
A must see site for anyone looking at South Asian security issues.
Includes links to India and specific regions (such as Jammu and
Kashmir and Punjab), gives background information to conflicts,
assessments, lings to documents, including acts and ordinances,
data sheets, etc.
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News
Sources
- Defence
India
The Forums and News pages are particularly interesting for the latest
news and opinions on Indian security.
- Strategic
Affairs
A fortnightly magazine on issues such as defence, technology, and
security. The archives are available on-line as well.
- India
Think Tank
Provides links to major Indian and world news sites.
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Institutions
Non
Governmental Organisations
- Bharat-Rakshak
A comprehensive site on Indian security, with links to government
agencies, non-governmental organisations, academic institutions,
and personal web pages. Highlights include news and events available
by military branch; forums on security and strategic issues and
history and current affairs as well as forum archives on other topics;
links to branches- see also military links at Bharat Rakshak for
both Indian and worldwide military sites; and a brief history of
conflicts since 1947.
- South
Asia Terrorism Portal
A must see site for anyone looking at South Asian security issues.
Includes links to India and specific regions (such as Jammu and
Kashmir and Punjab), gives background information to conflicts,
assessments, lings to documents, including acts and ordinances,
data sheets, etc.
- Indian
Defence Information
Overview of Indian Defence forces; of particular interest is the
section on the Territorial Army. Also links to Indian Defence Review.
- Kunzru
Centre for Defence Studies and Research
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See the Active Discussion Forum for discussions on Indian security.
- Security
and Political Risk Analysis (SAPRA) India The data and material
provided is useful, but subscription is necessary to view.
- South
Asia Analysis Group (SAAG)
See Papers for a range of security topics, especially those on terrorism
are relevant to discussions of internal terrorism. Also covers regional
issues and policies. Search option is available, and Archives provide
summaries on-line, full text on request.
- Jammu
and Kashmir Facts
Articles (including interviews), Insight, Documents, Geography,
Vale of Kashmir and News of the Day are all included- particularly
interesting for the maps and descriptions of the area (especially
for those new to the subject or conflict). Pro-India perspective.
- The
Army in Kashmir – The Truth About Kashmir
This site is weighted toward the military view of the conflict,
but beneficial to understand the perspectives of the conflict. Includes
the Historical Perspective, including Documents and UN Resolutions,
Daily Updates, Army for the People of Kashmir, Articles on the conflict,
and the benefits the army has brought to Kashmir.
- Institute
of Peace and Conflict Studies (IPCS)
The Kashmir pages are especially interesting in the articles, news
and reports included. Particularly interesting is the series of
five interviews entitled “Kashmir: The Road Ahead.”
See Number 4 for an interesting interview with the former Director
General of the Border Security Force.
- Human
Rights Watch
- Amnesty
International
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“India: Civilian Deaths in Kashmir are Unacceptable”
11 December 2001; AI Index ASA 20/051/2001
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“Action: India- Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance”
15 November 2001; AI Index ASA 20/052/2001
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“India: Briefing on the Prevention of Terrorism Ordinance”
15 November 2001; AI Index ASA 20/049/2001
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“India: Impunity Must End in Jammu and Kashmir”
23 April 2001; AI Index ASA 20/023/2001
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“India: A Trail of Unlawful Killings in Jammu and Kashmir?
Chithisinghpora and its Aftermath” 15 June 2000; AI Index
ASA 20/024/2000
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“India: A Vital Opportunity to End Impunity in Punjab”
1 August 1999; AI Index ASA 20/024/1999
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Academic
Articles
- Bharat-Rakshak
Monitor, an on-line journal of Indian military and strategic affairs,
including military news, full text available from 1999 to present.
Of particular interest are the sections entitled “Know your
Armed Forces,” which review the different branches and special
divisions and their histories- it first appears in Volume 3(1).
See Volume 3(2) for Kashmir specific materials.
Faultlines:
Writings on Conflict and Resolution
On-line journal published by the South Asia Terrorism Portal includes
many articles relevant to Indian security. The journal’s primary
focus is on South Asia conflict, particularly internal security,
conflict management and public policy; articles are available in
full-text.
Indian
Defence Review
A journal focusing specifically on Indian Defence Issues, the IDR
contains many useful articles concerning internal security and conflict
in India. Published by the South Asia Terrorism Portal; articles
are available in full-text.
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Various
sources
- Ministry
of Home Affairs
See sections on internal security, including organisations, scenario
(useful to determine what the government identifies as the main
problems and how problem areas are defined), Jammu and Kashmir and
the North-East. The pages on Human Rights are also interesting as
several measures mention police, military, security, training and
education.
- Ministry
of Home Affairs – Indian Police Service
Includes Organisations and History, Scenario, and Section on Jammu
and Kashmir and the North-East.
- Ministry
of Defence
Particularly noteworthy pages are on Counter Insurgency and Jungle
Warfare School (CIJW) and Sainik Samachar, the Ministry of Defence
publications published fortnightly – http://mod.nic.in/samachar/welcome.html
- Indian
Land Forces
Of main interest is the Indian Army section including special features,
articles of news sources and journals relating to the army, and
The Army Today, with descriptions of structures, regiments and weapons.
See also the section on Para-Military Forces- while descriptions
are brief, the site provides links to several key paramilitaries
and includes a few articles. The Special Forces pages give brief
descriptions and histories of the different forces. The Indian Police
pages are brief but beneficial, particularly to the links they provide
to official police sites. While pro-military, the information is
beneficial for anyone with an interest in India’s military
establishment.
- Indian
Army
The Army’s official site; includes history (background and
the British Era to WWII); Strength, including command and control
history, staffs, field formations, etc.; Our Identity, see Army
Ordnance Corps; Major Operations (dates only up to 1970s), and Welfare
Activities. Of particular note are the sections on Aid to Civil
Authorities, which provides the army’s view of the Kashmir
conflict, and the Training Courses.
- Army
Task Force on Management of Defence
The site of the Task Force describing its mission and goals. The
task force was established to review security organisations and
make recommendations to improve management of India’s defence.
- Bharat-Rakshak
Official Sites on Indian Police
A comprehensive set of links to specific departments/regions and
agencies.
- National
Police Academy of India (NPAI)
The infrastructure and training courses information is interesting,
but see the New Journal – NPA Journal – while articles
are not available full-text on-line, contact information is provided.
Several interesting articles are included, and tables of contents
are available. See also research activities sites for a list of
project titles, although details are not available on-line.
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