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Understanding India’s Defense Budget 2021-22: Expectations Vs. Reality
India’s 2021 Defense Budget is reflective of the Indian government’s current strategic priorities and experiences of the past year. Despite the economic constraints from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, one of the Indian government’s top priorities in 2021 is expected to…
COVID-19 and the “Guns Versus Butter” Debate in South Asia
Since the outbreak of COVID-19, analysts have been discussing the virus’ far reaching impact on global healthcare systems, socioeconomic well-being, and existing national security priorities throughout the world. Even prior to the COVID-19 outbreak reminding the world of how quickly…
One Year In: The PTI’s Legislative Report Card
Just over a year ago, after 22 years of falling short of the requisite number of representatives, the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), led by Prime Minister Imran Khan, finally secured a majority of seats in the national assembly. As they came…
Hot Take on Indian Budget: Inadequate for Defense Needs
When Indian finance minister Piyush Goyal announced in the Parliament on Friday that India’s defense budget would cross ₹3 lakh crore (approximately USD 42 billion) for the first time, there was much cheer at the crossing of this milestone. However,…
Modi 4.0: The Domestic Performance Record
As the Bharatiya Janata Party-led National Democratic Alliance government in India completes four years in office this month, an examination of India’s socio-economic performance reveals that there is an illusion of or claimed development and progress as opposed to what can…
SAV Review: Military Budgets in India and Pakistan: Trajectories, Priorities, and Risks
Overview Regional instability in South Asia has serious implications, which are further intensified by the probability of nuclear exchange. Thus, an analysis of the defense posture, strategic capabilities, and priorities of India and Pakistan is crucial. The Stimson Center’s recent…