The percepts of communist or socialist ideology positions itself in opposition to liberal democracy and capitalism, advocating a classless system. But exactly who are beyond the class divisi... Read more
The China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) which was started with much fanfare in 2013 is now a ‘trillion-dollar blunder’. The project is marred by corruption, the opposition of the local p... Read more
The Kingdom of Bhutan has many enviable epithets, namely ‘Happiest nation in the world’, ‘Only country in South Asia never to have been colonised’ and ‘First in economic freedom, ease of doi... Read more
Writing in the Arthshastra, Kautilya the Indian strategic thinker of yore, stated “The king who is situated anywhere immediately on the circumference of the conqueror’s territory is te... Read more
As Sino Japanese ties slide South due to their territorial dispute over the recent flare-ups in the East China Sea, both Asian powers grapple to simultaneously rejuvenate their economies, wh... Read more
The Galwan Valley clashes on the cold night of 15 June has opened a new chapter in Chinese Communist Party’s (CCP) tactics towards the realisation of its hegemonisticagenda. The death of 20... Read more
The ancient Indian epic Mahabharata is replete with anecdotes that are also parables; lessons which are applicable even in today’s context. The belligerence and heavy-handedness of the Chine... Read more
In a bid to give a big push for indigenous design and development, the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)has approved acquisition of defence equipment worth of Rs. 31,130 crore from Indian de... Read more
“All warfare is based on deception” Verse 18, Chapter 1, Art of War – Sun Tzu The ‘Art of War’ is a seminal work of the ancient Chinese strategist, Sun Tzu (5th Century BC) that is a part of... Read more
The brutal brawl at Galwan Valley on 15-16 June which led to major casualties on both sides after a gap of around five decades is a steep escalation in India-China military face-offs. The Ch... Read more
