HIGHLIGHTS OF THE IDYB 1997-98 ISSUE

Part I - Special Focus
The Security Environment
Higher Defence Organization
India's Defence Expenditure - A Strategy for Indian Defence Research & Development


Part II - Issues of Interest
The Military Balance
Modernization of the Armed Forces
Major Arms Control Agreements
The Information Revolution

Part III - National Defence and Regional Security
National Defence and Security Policy
Pakistan's Arms Acquisitions
Prospects in Kashmir
War Games in Afghanistan
Civil Strife in Sri Lanka
The Indian Ocean Rim Initiative
Global Military Cooperation

Part IV - Foreign Policy and Foreign Relations
Calendar of Defence Events
India's Relations with Other Countries
India, ASEAN and Military Ties
Comprehensive Test Ban Treaty and India's Options

Part V - Past and Present Conflicts
Wars and Conflicts Since Independence
Changing UN Peace Keeping Requirements
Indian Participation in Peacekeeping
Insurgency Situation in the North East

Part VI - Organisation of the Armed Forces
Part VII - Weapon Systems and Equipment
Part VIII - Defence Research & Development, Production and Supplies

Part IX - Manpower and Logistics
Manpower Shortages in the Army
Logistics Management in the Defence Services
Dehumidification for Preservation and Mothballing of Warlike Stores Defence Forces Financial System

Part X - Ceremonial
Battle Honours
Table of Precedence
Who's Who in Defence