China celebrated the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Liberation Army Navy (PLAN) on 23 April. On the occasion, it organised an international fleet review at Qingdao, which w... Read more
It all began on Baisakhi, 35 years ago but the occasion was anything but celebratory—altitudes in excess of 20,000 feet, rarefied air, sub-zero temperatures, treacherous terrain and weather... Read more
How Does the Next Great Power Conflict Play Out? Lessons From a Wargame
The United States can win World War III, but it’s going to be ugly and it better end quick, or everyone starts looking for the nuclear trigger. That is the verdict of a Marine Corps War Coll... Read more
Indian Naval Ships Arrive for Chinese Navy Fleet Review, Pakistan to Miss
Two Indian battle ships, including the biggest indigenously built stealth destroyer INS Kolkata, have arrived at the port city of Qingdao to take part in the Chinese Navy’s fleet revie... Read more
India’s War Plans Lack Synergy Without a CDS
THE creation of the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) was among the major recommendations of the Group of Ministers (GoM) headed by then Deputy Prime Minister LK Advani that analysed the... Read more
Army Secretary Reveals Weapons Wishlist for War with China & Russia
Army Secretary Mark Esper says he wants to shift money away from light vehicles and cargo helicopters made for “different conflicts” of the past. U.S. Army leaders revealed Tuesday that they... Read more
It all began on Baisakhi, 35 years ago but the occasion was anything but celebratory—altitudes in excess of 20,000 feet, rarefied air, sub-zero temperatures, treacherous terrain and weather... Read more
The Plan to Resurrect the North Korea Nuclear Talks
Once Air Force One was wheels-up from Hanoi, Vietnam, last February, the American president phoned his South Korean counterpart and asked for help. Donald Trump had just walked out on nuclea... Read more
After signing the Communications Compatibility and Security Agreement (COMCASA) last September, India and the US implemented the deal with their first ever secure communication link set up e... Read more
How China Seeks to Hide Extent of Trade Surplus with India
India’s ever-rising trade deficit with China fell for the first time in 2018-19, but an analysis of trade data shows the country may be pushing its exports to India through Hong Kong to hide... Read more