Defending India attempts to comprehensively analyse the management of conflicts and security challenges faced by India during its first half century as a free country. The book is unique in being both the first in its genre and also in that it has been authored by a prominent Indian public figure, a parliamentarian of high standing, and a senior member of the present government in New Delhi. This book plumbs the sources of Indian strategic culture and thought, the evolution of its armed forces, the management of conflicts in the past 50 years (some 37 in all), and along with examining India's defence expenditure patterns, the author also addresses huimself to the challenges that India faces in the future. While presenting a new insight into the last 50 years, Defending India also suggests essential structural changes for the future.
In Service of Emergent India is an evocative insider's account of a crucial period in India's history. It provides an in-depth look at events that changed the way the world perceived India, and a unique view of Indian statecraft. As Minister of External Affairs, Defense, and Finance in the BJP-led governments of 1996 and 1998-2004, Jaswant Singh was the main foreign policy spokesman for the government of Atal Bihari Vajpayee during the 1998 nuclear tests by India and Pakistan, the hijacking to Kandahar, Afghanistan, of Indian Airlines flight IC 814, and the Kargil conflict between India and Pakistan, as well as other key events. In an account that is part memoir, part analysis of India's past and future prospects, Singh reflects on his childhood in rural Rajasthan at the end of the colonial period, his schooling and military training, and memories of Indian Independence and the Partition of India and Pakistan. He analyzes the first four decades of Indian nationhood under Congress Party rule, ongoing tensions between India and Pakistan, Sino-Indian relations, and post-9/11 U.S.-Indian relations.
The terrorist attacks on September 11th 2001 in New York and on July 7th 2005 in London were devastating. The London terrorist attacks executed by four British home-grown terrorists sent shockwaves throughout the nation. Since then, the risk and threat of home-grown terrorists have increased, especially towards the recruitment and radicalisation of vulnerable children and young people, as seen with Islamic State. This raises further questions pertaining to the safeguarding, well-being and protection of vulnerable children and young people from these extremist and terrorist groups. This book seeks to open up these discussions and challenges in these counter-terrorism and safeguarding realms, within a British context. It offers a range of publications, research, views and perspectives that provide a fresh analysis of the problems that we face within a safeguarding context since the attacks in 2005. This book is geared to those in particular from social work and social care disciplines, with wider relevance for all sectors working with these groups. Mr Boora’s new book gives an illuminating insight into some of the challenges faced by professionals, practitioners, managers, services and organisations within this rapidly developing agenda. This ranges from understanding safeguarding responsibilities, what is extremism, the Prevent agenda and terrorism legislation to current MI5 security concerns and inter-agency responses. This research seeks to clear up misunderstandings and misconceptions and to sharpen the focus where many can prioritise their efforts. ‘Boora has produced a timely and relevant primer on the intersection of safeguarding and radicalisation, written from the perspective of a very experienced practitioner in this field. It will provoke much needed thought and discussion’ Dr Gary Manders, Lecturer in Criminology and Sociology, University of Bedfordshire ‘Jaswant has executed an excellent contribution towards understanding the current concerns of extremism affecting children and young people. A good read for all professionals working in these sectors’.. Mohammed Saleem, Director of CMS est. 1981 “A superb read, at last a tangible document that gives those working at the front line with vulnerable young people real insight and knowledge of how serious the issue has become and the impact on keeping our young people safe” Christine Matthews-Harvey, Safeguarding & Gang Culture Trainer, Registered Children’s Home Manager, Keys Group
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