The Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS), New Delhi, India is an autonomous think tank on strategic studies and land warfare. The mandate of CLAWS covers national security issues, conventional military operations and sub-conventional warfare.[1] CLAWS is registered under the Societies Registration Act, 1860 and is a membership-based organisation. It is governed by a Board of Governors and an Executive Council. Research at CLAWS is futuristic in outlook and policy-oriented in approach. CLAWS disseminate the products of its research to its members, members of the armed forces, decision makers, members of the strategic community and interested civilians. It also seeks to contribute to developing a pro-active strategic culture for India.[2] The objective of the organization is to convey policy recommendations based on interactions, consensus and research projects to policymakers and experts. CLAWS has been ranked 171th amongst World Top Defence and National Security Think Tanks as per '2020 Global Go To Think Tank Report' published by University of Pennsylvania, USA.[3]
The motto of CLAWS is "Victory through Vision". It encapsulates the founding idea of employing academic and practical research to provide actionable knowledge to the strategic community of India and the world.
The vision of CLAWS is to join leading international think tanks in conceptualizing various aspects of land warfare, with special focus for India and its extended neighborhood. CLAWS aspires to attract leading strategic thinkers, defense analysts, scholars and academicians and media persons to deliberate on all facets of land warfare at all levels.[4]
Areas of interestedit
The mandate of CLAWS[5] covers national security issues, conventional military operations and sub-conventional warfare. The Centre also focuses on conflicts in the region and military developments in countries within India's strategic frontiers, particularly those in the South Asian region. The expanded areas of interest are:[6]
CLAWS team comprises serving and retired defence personnel from all services, civilian experts and support staff.[23]
Activitiesedit
CLAWS is involved in primary and secondary research which is qualitative and quantitative in nature.[24] The topics are contemporary and security oriented[25] having a bearing on India's national security and interests. On its website, CLAWS publishes research articles[26] and reports on workshops, conferences, round-table discussions and guest lectures.[27][28][29] The organisation undertakes research projects[30] on national security-related issues, especially those pertaining to land warfare.
Major publicationsedit
CLAWS conducts research that is futuristic in outlook and policy-oriented in approach. CLAWS follows a set of publication guidelines in terms of types, content, language, design and printing.
Publication of the CLAWS Journal commenced in November 2007. It is a bi-annual publication (summer and winter editions).[31]
The CLAWS Scholar Warrior was published beginning in autumn 2010. It is a bi-annual journal published in spring and autumn.[32]
CLAWS Issue Briefs first went to press in 2008. This quarterly publication consists of short analytical essays that examine current security issues.[33]
Publication of the CLAWS Manekshaw Papers began in 2008. Issued monthly, Manekshaw Papers are researched papers on issues of strategic significance.[34]
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The Centre for Land Warfare Studies CLAWS New Delhi India is an autonomous think tank on strategic studies and land warfare The mandate of CLAWS covers national security issues conventional military operations and sub conventional warfare 1 CLAWS is registered under the Societies Registration Act 1860 and is a membership based organisation It is governed by a Board of Governors and an Executive Council Research at CLAWS is futuristic in outlook and policy oriented in approach CLAWS disseminate the products of its research to its members members of the armed forces decision makers members of the strategic community and interested civilians It also seeks to contribute to developing a pro active strategic culture for India 2 The objective of the organization is to convey policy recommendations based on interactions consensus and research projects to policymakers and experts CLAWS has been ranked 171th amongst World Top Defence and National Security Think Tanks as per 2020 Global Go To Think Tank Report published by University of Pennsylvania USA 3 Centre for Land Warfare StudiesAbbreviationCLAWSFormation14 January 2004 2004 01 14 TypeSecurity think tankLocationNew Delhi IndiaDirector GeneralLt Gen Dushyant Singh Retd AffiliationsIndian ArmyWebsitewww wbr claws wbr in Contents 1 Vision 2 Areas of interest 3 Leadership 4 Activities 5 Major publications 5 1 Other publications by faculty 6 See also 7 See also 8 ReferencesVision editThe motto of CLAWS is Victory through Vision It encapsulates the founding idea of employing academic and practical research to provide actionable knowledge to the strategic community of India and the world The vision of CLAWS is to join leading international think tanks in conceptualizing various aspects of land warfare with special focus for India and its extended neighborhood CLAWS aspires to attract leading strategic thinkers defense analysts scholars and academicians and media persons to deliberate on all facets of land warfare at all levels 4 Areas of interest editThe mandate of CLAWS 5 covers national security issues conventional military operations and sub conventional warfare The Centre also focuses on conflicts in the region and military developments in countries within India s strategic frontiers particularly those in the South Asian region The expanded areas of interest are 6 National Security 7 Conventional Military Operations Defence Cooperation 8 Defence Technology Cyber Domain 9 Electronic amp Communications Domain 10 Space Domain Land Based Conventional Platforms 11 NBC Issues China 12 13 Pakistan 14 Regional Security Sri Lanka 15 Bangladesh Bhutan Nepal Afghanistan Maldives Sub conventional Conflict 16 Terrorism 17 Leadership editList of CLAWS Directors Name From Date To Date Lt Gen Vijay Kumar Ahluwalia Retd 18 June 2018 14 Feb 2022 Lt Gen Balraj Singh Nagal Retd 19 Dec 2014 June 2018 Maj Gen Dhruv C Katoch Retd 20 Nov 2012 Oct 2014 Brig Gurmeet Kanwal Retd 21 Jan 2008 March 2012 Lt Gen Vijay Oberoi Retd 22 Jan 2004 Nov 2007 CLAWS team comprises serving and retired defence personnel from all services civilian experts and support staff 23 Activities editCLAWS is involved in primary and secondary research which is qualitative and quantitative in nature 24 The topics are contemporary and security oriented 25 having a bearing on India s national security and interests On its website CLAWS publishes research articles 26 and reports on workshops conferences round table discussions and guest lectures 27 28 29 The organisation undertakes research projects 30 on national security related issues especially those pertaining to land warfare Major publications editCLAWS conducts research that is futuristic in outlook and policy oriented in approach CLAWS follows a set of publication guidelines in terms of types content language design and printing Publication of the CLAWS Journal commenced in November 2007 It is a bi annual publication summer and winter editions 31 The CLAWS Scholar Warrior was published beginning in autumn 2010 It is a bi annual journal published in spring and autumn 32 CLAWS Issue Briefs first went to press in 2008 This quarterly publication consists of short analytical essays that examine current security issues 33 Publication of the CLAWS Manekshaw Papers began in 2008 Issued monthly Manekshaw Papers are researched papers on issues of strategic significance 34 Other publications by faculty edit COVID 19 and Its Challenges Is India Future Ready Lt General Vijay Kumar Ahluwalia and Amrita Jash The Concept of Active Defence in China s Military Strategy Amrita JashSee also editIndian Army Centre for Air Power Studies India Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses United Service InstitutionSee also editList of think tanks in IndiaReferences edit Indian Army Directorate of Perspective Planning About Us McGann James 2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report PDF Retrieved 11 March 2024 Vision CLAWS service specific mandate Integrated Defence Staff India Home India as a great power Know your own strength The Economist 30 March 2013 India China Cooperation Event Cyber Warriors India s Network Centric Warfare Programme Future wars require strong Army Aviation China India Stoke 21st Century Rivalry 19 May 2021 China gets India Japan ache Kargil War Study by CLAWS Archived from the original on 28 July 2013 Retrieved 30 July 2013 Security sector reforms in Sri Lanka Sharp Shooting Paramilitary forces are now getting state of the art weapons Archived from the original on 23 April 2015 Retrieved 24 July 2013 How does the government react to a terrorist attack Former Director Bio Profile Archived from the original on 5 December 2014 Retrieved 17 December 2014 Previous Director Bio Profile Archived from the original on 5 December 2014 Retrieved 17 December 2014 Previous Director Bio Profile Archived from the original on 17 December 2014 Retrieved 17 December 2014 Previous Director Bio Profile First Director Details Archived from the original on 31 July 2013 CLAWS Faculty Indian Defence Forces Enhancing Tech Capability 7 February 2013 India and the market of war Hindustan Times Archived from the original on 31 July 2013 Research Articles Research Reports Digitisation of Battlefield Home ministry worries about young and jobless workforce Archived from the original on 4 March 2016 Retrieved 24 July 2013 The Ground Forces CLAWS Journal IndraStra Open Journal Systems Center For Land Warfare Studies CLAWS New Delhi ISSN 2319 5177 Retrieved 11 November 2020 CLAWS Scholar Warrior Issue Briefs CLAWS Manekshaw Papers Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Centre for Land Warfare Studies amp oldid 1220574955, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
