The Manipur Conundrum: Solution Lies Amongst The Ethnic Communities
Editor’s Note Ethnic eruptions in Manipur are not new; however, the scale at which flared up this time poses more profound questions about our political leadership’s ability to address the f... Read more
Emergent Need to Bolster Indian Navy’s Aircraft Carrier Programme
Indian Navy’s Chief, Admiral R. Hari Kumar, on 4 May last month, while addressing the International Maritime Security Conference in Singapore, asserted the “most challenging aspect to mariti... Read more
Pakistan’s Defence Dilemma: Shortsighted Budget
With an economy in an absolute mess, social cohesion in taters, and people dying as they rush for subsidised food grains, Pakistan has produced an unlikely defence budget. As per the budget... Read more
National Security Strategy: Neither The Deal-Maker Nor A Deal-Breaker For Theaterisation
Editor’s Note The debate on the necessity of first writing a National Security Strategy (NSS) before undertaking the exercise of theaterisation, has gathered some echoes, recently. However,... Read more
MOD’s Expanding Role in Strengthening India’s Foreign Relations
As India’s economy and military strength develop their sinews, so does its outreach expand to the rest of the world. India is also currently holding the annual Presidency of G 20, providing... Read more
Pakistan Burning: Are the Nukes Safe and Secure?
Editor’s Note The prevailing unstable environment in Pakistan could be used by multiple sections within that country to orchestrate a situation that might lead to nuclear weapons and associa... Read more
Myanmar On The Brink: Alternatives To Arrest Further Decline
Editor’s Note Myanmar is in dire straits. Even though the Myanmar Army is utilising its large firepower arsenal, it is gaining no ground. Nor are any worthwhile political initiatives... Read more
Relevance of Life Cycle Costing on Procurement
Editor’s Note The relevance of Life Cycle Costing (LCC) in defence procurement becomes all the more critical, with military equipment often being in-service for as long as four decades. Ther... Read more
Sudan Crisis: Global and Regional Implications
PART II Editor’s Note In Part I of the article, the author provided a deeply researched narrative of Sudan’s current crisis as viewed through the lens of Sudanese history. Power struggles, c... Read more
Sudan Crisis: Manifestation of A Deep-Seated Malaise
Part I Editor’s Note The article is a deeply researched narration of Sudan’s current crisis as viewed through the lens of Sudanese history. Sudan and other African countries have lived in a... Read more