Future Fire: Challenges Facing Indian Defense Policy in the New Century

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Future Fire: Challenges Facing Indian Defense Policy in the New Century

Published on Mar 13, 2004

Source: Carnegie

Read the full text of Future Fire: Challenges Facing Indian Defense Policy in the New Century," a speech by Senior Associate Ashley J. Tellis. Delivered at the India Today Conclave, New Delhi, March 13, 2004.

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About the Author

Ashley J. Tellis

Former Senior Fellow

Ashley J. Tellis was a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.

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