Ramakrishnan R, Ph.D

Can there be a symbiotic relationship between the armed forces and the private conventional news media in a country with a democratic setup? What are the issues that come between these two entities especially in a complex scenario such as Fourth Generation Warfare? The objective of the chapter of the edited book titled 'Media diplomacy and its evolving role in the current geopolitical climate' is to study these challenges in the relationship between the two institutions in the setting of fourth… Show more

Can there be a symbiotic relationship between the armed forces and the private conventional news media in a country with a democratic setup? What are the issues that come between these two entities especially in a complex scenario such as Fourth Generation Warfare? The objective of the chapter of the edited book titled 'Media diplomacy and its evolving role in the current geopolitical climate' is to study these challenges in the relationship between the two institutions in the setting of fourth generation warfare in India. It presents areas of divergence that have been critical in the efficient symbiotic functioning of these two institutions. Show less

India and Sri Lanka are located on the southern tip of the Asian continent. India is Sri Lanka’s closest neighbour – geographically, separated by a narrow strait called the Palk Strait. This proximity has allowed both the countries to be historically and culturally close. For over two millennia both the nations have witnessed various levels of relationship – from religious propagation, commercial and cultural exchanges to occasional war. Since the mid 20th century, bilateral relations between… Show more

India and Sri Lanka are located on the southern tip of the Asian continent. India is Sri Lanka’s closest neighbour – geographically, separated by a narrow strait called the Palk Strait. This proximity has allowed both the countries to be historically and culturally close. For over two millennia both the nations have witnessed various levels of relationship – from religious propagation, commercial and cultural exchanges to occasional war. Since the mid 20th century, bilateral relations between the two nations have been cordial. However, the relationship strained due to the Sri Lankan civil war (between the ethnic Sinhalese and Tamils) and India’s lackluster intervention and lack of strategic foresight. Later, the strain stretched over fishing issues.

This article studies the relationship of both these countries and the dynamics between the two South Asian states. Show less

India’s maritime region is wide and rich in natural and mineral resources. It includes the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is This article briefly studies the maritime security market for private organizations that manufacture specialised maritime security related components such as surveillance equipment, communications systems, and small arms. The article studies the Indian market size, especially the spending pattern for a period 2013-2016. It assesses the market dynamics and competitive… Show more

India’s maritime region is wide and rich in natural and mineral resources. It includes the Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) is This article briefly studies the maritime security market for private organizations that manufacture specialised maritime security related components such as surveillance equipment, communications systems, and small arms. The article studies the Indian market size, especially the spending pattern for a period 2013-2016. It assesses the market dynamics and competitive environment. It offers suggestions and recommendations on how private participants catering to India's maritime security establishments can approach the growing market.

Maritime security is a part of India’s comprehensive national security environment. This study focuses on business opportunity with the Indian government’s primary maritime security agency – the Indian Coast Guard and as such it provides a qualitative and quantitative overview of India's security spending to protect its extensive maritime domains.

The study encompasses assessment of market dynamics across major identified threat sources and analyses market potential of existing and future projects. Finally, it evaluates market opportunities and provides strategic recommendations for companies that wish to participate to the Indian maritime security market. Show less

The media of a nation plays a key role in defining the perception and opinion of the populace on any issue. This has been proven to be even more so in matters related to threat perception and national security. The media in India and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have played vigorous roles in driving the national perceptions of each other. Since the 1962 war, India and China have been viewed as natural adversaries in Asia and beyond in domains ranging from trade and commerce to natural… Show more

The media of a nation plays a key role in defining the perception and opinion of the populace on any issue. This has been proven to be even more so in matters related to threat perception and national security. The media in India and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have played vigorous roles in driving the national perceptions of each other. Since the 1962 war, India and China have been viewed as natural adversaries in Asia and beyond in domains ranging from trade and commerce to natural resources and image projection. This perception has been promoted predominantly by the respective media.

The relationship between the media and the military of India and China play a vital role in the showcasing of the respective country’s military prowess and the ethical stand of the activities conducted by their armed forces. While the media in China was highly centralised till recently often acting as willing/unwilling propaganda tools of the government, it is now opening up. The growing commercialisation of the media is driving greater professionalism across the industry. Regional media organizations are beginning to enjoy greater autonomy in covering regional issues and issues concerning corruption in the Communist Party. Independent Chinese media can be now seen covering major international issues. On the other hand, the media in India is relatively decentralised and free. While the Indian media has by large supported the Indian armed forces, they have also vociferously brought corruption-related incidents out into the fore. Indian media are known to fiercely independent.

My presentation at the International Conference explains salient features of the relationship between the military and the media in both the countries – a comparative study. Show less

The article titled 'The Dangers of Nuclear Powered Military Vessels in the Indian Ocean Region' is a critical study (Chapter 15 in the book 'The Unrecognised Peril: Threats to Environmental Security') on the threats that nuclear powered military vessels pose in IOR. It analyses incidents across the world and the adverse impact a disaster could have on littoral states. It also questions the capability of the IOR rim states in handling a disaster near its shores.

The book studies the… Show more

The article titled 'The Dangers of Nuclear Powered Military Vessels in the Indian Ocean Region' is a critical study (Chapter 15 in the book 'The Unrecognised Peril: Threats to Environmental Security') on the threats that nuclear powered military vessels pose in IOR. It analyses incidents across the world and the adverse impact a disaster could have on littoral states. It also questions the capability of the IOR rim states in handling a disaster near its shores.

The book studies the importance of non traditional security in the wider debate and looks at one significant aspect namely, environmental security. It discusses different issues of theoretical and practical import through various chapters that deal with the general need for study on human and environmental security, its degradation due to a variety of factors like climate change, war, pollution and resource utilisation. The book is edited by Dr. S Utham Kumar Jamadhagni (Associate Prof., Department of Defence & Strategic Studies, University of Madras) Show less

India has been building robust military-to-military relations with countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Today, due to its active and peaceful projection, it is viewed as a credible balancer to China in the Asia-Pacific region. The primary objective of India’s Military Diplomacy is to protect and enhance its national interest in this region. India’s national interest encompasses territorial integrity, economic development, and preservation and promotion of its core culture and values. This… Show more

India has been building robust military-to-military relations with countries in the Asia-Pacific region. Today, due to its active and peaceful projection, it is viewed as a credible balancer to China in the Asia-Pacific region. The primary objective of India’s Military Diplomacy is to protect and enhance its national interest in this region. India’s national interest encompasses territorial integrity, economic development, and preservation and promotion of its core culture and values. This jointly authored article provides an overview into India's military-to-military relations with key Asia-Pacific countries. Show less

Mauritius or the Republic of Mauritius as it is officially known is an island nation in the Indian Ocean. Mauritius, which consists of the four islands of Mauritius, Rodrigues, Agaléga and Saint Brandon. The capital is Port Louis, situated on the main island of Mauritius.

The orientation of Mauritius' foreign policy and international relations is influenced by its geographic location, history, resources, economy, and politics. Economically, the country receives assistance from the World… Show more

Mauritius or the Republic of Mauritius as it is officially known is an island nation in the Indian Ocean. Mauritius, which consists of the four islands of Mauritius, Rodrigues, Agaléga and Saint Brandon. The capital is Port Louis, situated on the main island of Mauritius.

The orientation of Mauritius' foreign policy and international relations is influenced by its geographic location, history, resources, economy, and politics. Economically, the country receives assistance from the World Bank, the International Monetary Fund (IMF), and the European Development Bank.
The Republic of Mauritius is known for its cordial relations with the international society. The island nation is a member of the Organization of African Unity (OAU), United Nations Organization (UNO) and the British Commonwealth. It also belongs to the Non-Aligned Movement.

India and Mauritius share a special relationship. Over 65% of the population is of Indian origin. Mauritius has been India's largest FDI source for over a decade. India's Mauritian FDI equity inflows have totaled over US$55.2 billion during the period April 2000-2011. India has also provided foreign assistance to the island nation. The two nations have deep traditional social and cultural relations and have signed many cooperation agreements. However, there is still scope for development between the two countries. This article briefly provides a background to Indo-Mauritius relations and outlines scope for further development. Show less