Afghanistan in Transition and Pakistan’s Declining Influence
On 11 July 2021, the official Spokesperson of the India Ministry of External Affairs, in reply to media queries regarding Indians vacating the consulate in Kandahar, said, “India is cl... Read more
The Stutter In The Theaterisation Debate
The interview of the CDS on India Today TV Channel on 2 July was illustrative of the reasons for the lack of progress in the establishment of Integrated Theatre Commands (ITCs). The general... Read more
Growing Need To Break China’s Dominance In Rare Earth Materials
Editor’s Note Rare Earth Elements are necessary for a host of strategic and consumer requirements globally. So far, the Chinese have been the lead producers and have also usurped the product... Read more
Why Is Pakistan So Concerned About Afghanistan?
Editor’s Note The worsening Afghan situation has Pakistan worried. The spill-overs from Afghanistan can further destabilise an already fragile situation in Pakistan. The looming threat from... Read more
QUAD Plus: China Intimidates the World Using Bangladesh
Editor’s Note China views the Quad as an essentially anti-Chinese congregation of four countries that can decisively contest its ambitions in the Indian Ocean Region. With Quad grouping join... Read more
Leasing: Panacea for Defence Capability Building!
Editor’s Note Leasing seems to be a process being resorted to by the Services as a preferred option to expedite procurement of urgently required platforms. However, is it the right approach... Read more
Chinese Expansionism: Hunting Grounds to Sink the Dragon’s Fangs
Up in those high mountains along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) between India and China when the sun shines bright and clear in May, it gets warm. You sweat, if you exert even a bit. But t... Read more
Has China Mastered Hybrid Warfare Better
Editor’s Note In today’s battlefield, multiple domains of warfare are addressed, as in a coordinated symphony, to accrue maximisation of impact. The Chinese have been working in all domains... Read more
Artificial Intelligence in Military: How India Readies for Future Warfare
Editor’s Note Combat capabilities of armed forces are today getting more and more defined by the ability to absorb technology and apply such products to create an environment where th... Read more
Israel, Palestine and Hamas At War Again
Editor’s Note Palestinians, Gaza residents and even some Israelis are fighting fires that threaten their home and hearth. Palestine’s historical relevance for three major religions provides... Read more