Rafale Marine Program: India France Partnership in Naval Aviation Systems
Icon-download Introduction Maritime trade routes have continued to be a crucial and an area of contestation during various periods of history. The Indian Ocean remains extremely crucial with its significant Sea Lanes of Communication (SLOCs) for the global maritime trade. It links Africa and Asia and is home to one-third of bulk cargo ships and […]
Asia-Africa Growth Corridor and India’s African Ambitions
Icon-download Introduction The continents of Asia and Africa have had long standing trade connections, preceding the colonial history of both. This history is often forgotten amidst the current fragmentation of narratives by various contemporary thinkers, however, timely efforts have been made, by numerous nations to sustain this relationship, not just for countering the western influence […]
The New Face of Conflict: Weaponised Supply Chains and Trojan Horses
Icon-download Introduction This article posits that the world has just passed the inflection point, where the character of war has been fundamentally altered. The factors contributing to this change include a combination of technology, open-source software, and the web of supply chains that fuel the economy. A brief analysis of what the Israelis did in […]
Operation ‘Sindoor’: Global support for India and Pakistan’s isolation, a validation of India’s retaliatory response
Icon-download Introduction Pakistan, a pivot of global terror, conceived and carried out heinous and despicable terrorist attacks in different parts of the world. Terrorism, the menace and the monster, created and nurtured by Pakistan has been a scourge that has plagued for the entire world and more so India. The ghastly, savage and heinous terror […]
Women in Combat Roles:: Evaluating India’s Progress and Challenges
Icon-download Introduction For many years, people have debated whether women should be allowed to take part in combat roles in the military. This means allowing women to fight on the front lines, just like men. Around the world, opinions have changed, and more countries are recognizing that women can contribute equally in defense. In India, […]
India’s Strategic Pursuit of Critical Minerals in Latin America: Implications for Defence, Energy Security, and Geopolitical Influence
Icon-download Introduction Critical minerals are defined as those which are important for the economy and national security of a country. Critical minerals include copper, lithium, nickel, aluminum, etc. and India has a list that provides for thirty critical minerals crucial for its growth. These minerals are important to making military arsenals, boosting self-reliance, creating investment […]
Rival Blueprints: Beijing’s Expansionism and India’s Partnerships
Icon-download Introduction As South Asia’s geopolitical theatre reaches a critical juncture following the Pahalgam incident in Jammu & Kashmir on 22 nd April1 – where India leverages its strategic partnerships, most notably with Moscow,2 evoking echoes of 19713 – while China reaffirms its staunch support for Pakistan.4Consequently, this has opened a new crevice in the […]
Operation Sindoor: Redefining Notion of Victory in the Modern Limited Wars
Icon-download Abstract The April 2025 Pahalgam terror attack marked a watershed moment in India’s evolving counterterrorism and strategic doctrine. Traditional paradigms of victory—measured in territorial acquisition and enemy attrition—have become obsolete in the age of multidomain conflict. Today, psychological dominance, strategic signalling, narrative warfare, and escalatory control define success. Operation Sindoor reveals India’s transition toward […]
Turning Tariffs into Opportunity: Why the US Trade War Opens New Doors for India in the Maghreb
Icon-download Introduction In the intricate web of global trade, nations continually navigate shifting alliances, economic policies, and geopolitical landscapes to safeguard their economic interests. The recent imposition of sweeping tariffs by the United States under President Donald Trump has disrupted traditional trade flows, compelling countries to seek alternative partnerships and markets. While there is a […]
Tibet in India’s China Policy: Strategic Silence or Moral Responsibility?
Icon-download Introduction The Tibet issue has always been a tricky part of India’s relationship with China. It sits between India’s sense of right and wrong and the need to be smart in global politics. In the 1950s, after China took control of Tibet, India gave shelter to the Dalai Lama and thousands of Tibetan refugees.1 […]
