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สถาบันวิชาการป้องกันประเทศ
National Defence Studies Institute

เรื่อง: Exploring the Potential of Greater India-Thailand Defence and Security Co-operation

หมวดหมู่:
งานวิจัย
มิติ:
มิติการทูต/Diplomacy
พื้นที่/ขอบเขต:
ภายในประเทศ/Domestic/Local
ผู้เขียน:
วิทยาลัยป้องกันราชอาณาจักร, Brigadier Hitten Sawhney (India)
หน่วยงานเจ้าของ:
วิทยาลัยป้องกันราชอาณาจักร
ปีที่พิมพ์:
2560
จำนวนหน้า:
การเปิดเผยข้อมูล:
สาธารณะ

บทคัดย่อ:

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abstract:

i Abstract Title : Exploring the Potential of Greater India - Thailand Defence and Security Cooperation. Field : Strategy Name : Brigadier Hitten Sawhney Course NDC Class 60 The aim of the research is to critically examine the rapidly changing geopolitical & security situation in Asia Pacific, review the current status of defence & security cooperation between Thailand & India and suggest a way ahead. The objectives of this research will be to ascertain the strategic significance of India for Thailand & strategic significance of Thailand for India. Also to determine if India - Thailand ‘Defence & Security Cooperation’, in present context, are adequate to ensure successful manifestation of Indian ‘Look East’ Policy / Thailand’s ‘Look West’ Policy. Assess the current status of defence & security engagements and the untapped potential of defence & security cooperation. The proposition being pursued in research is that “in view of the changed contours of the dynamic geo - political and security situation in the Asia Pacific region, India and Thailand need to enhance their defence & security cooperation, to meet the emerging trends and future security needs of the region, with a view to maximise India’s & Thailand’s strategic options and optimally serve the national interest of India & Thailand in the long run”. The research methodology is by qualitative research method. Data and information available from relevant books in libraries, e - books on the internet, from journals / periodicals, policies of the Government of Thailand & India, personal travel within Thailand as well as visits to various military installations of India & Thailand. The research is multi - directional to cover all facets of India & Thailand present relations in defence and security arena, along with the prevailing dynamic security issues and likely trends in future in the Asia Pacific region. Research will attempt to understand whether the present level of defence and security cooperation is adequate or needs to be further boosted to meet the emerging challenges, with a view to generate options for future defence & security cooperation for Thailand and India.