The Evolution of China’s Strategic Posture in Asia
Icon-download Abstract The return of Donald Trump to the White House has already led many countries in Asia to prepare for a period of uncertainty and unpredictability in American policy making. Asia is the primary site of the unfolding great power rivalry between China and the United States. The former is Asia’s foremost economic power […]
Deciphering Emerging Chinese Human Intelligence (HUMINT) Footprints under the Cloak of Global Development Initiative (GDI)
Icon-download Abstract With challenges facing the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), China’s Global Development Initiative (GDI) has emerged as its new strategic tool to reshape global governance, broaden political and economic influence, and counter the US-led international order. As China shifts focus from the BRI to the GDI, its human intelligence (HUMINT) strategy is expected […]
North Korean Soldiers on the Battlefield and Consequences for Russia-North Korea Alliance
Icon-download Introduction In the backdrop of the Russia-Ukraine war, the Ukrainian and South Korean intelligence agencies have been continuously monitoring significant developments on the battlefield since North Korean troops were stationed in the Kursk region in late 2024. The reports indicate chaos in planning and coordination among the Russian and North Korean soldiers, resulting in […]
Storm before the Lull
Icon-download Introduction Russo –Ukraine War Rages on Nearing its Third Anniversary The activities now unfolding in the Russo-Ukraine war, shy of just a few weeks from its third anniversary, ring contrary to the proverbial ‘lull before the storm’ for each side is trying to ‘storm’ into their ‘best position’ before the ‘hoped lull’ may (may […]
Russia-China and the State of the ‘Limitless’ Partnership
Icon-download Introduction Russia’s envoy to Beijing, Ambassador Igor Morgulov, recently told state news agency RIA that Chinese President Xi Jinping is likely to visit Russia in 2025 with plans being actively drawn up1. The visit would underline the growing partnership between Moscow and Beijing, which has reached new heights in the wake of Russia’s invasion […]
Navigating US-China Competition and India’s Space Diplomacy in the Latin America and the Caribbean
Icon-download Introduction The 21st century is witnessing outer space as a theatre of competition as more nations and private players, unlike the Cold War bloc rivalry, have established their stakes in exploring outer space. This is due to the enormous potential of space applications to revolutionise different sectors of society and everyday life and its […]
Hypersonic Weapons in Joint Warfighting
Icon-download Abstract Hypersonic weapons which have speeds in excess of 5 Mach have caught every one’s imagination. The popular thinking is that hypersonic weapons are gamechangers in battle and that they give a nation a winning edge. Whilst that may be so, it might not be true fully. Hypersonic weapons do have tremendous advantages but […]
Digital Transformation in Joint Warfighting- A ‘Digital Twin’ Use Case
Icon-download Abstract Integration and joint war fighting in today’s landscape are aided by niche technology to maintain strategic edge and operational effectiveness. Digital Twin technology in recent times has emerged as a transformative paradigm in military applications. This paper comprehensively reviews the ongoing studies around the world in digital twin, presents various case studies and […]
Manned-Unmanned Teaming: Enhancing Lethality
Icon-download Abstract Manned-Unmanned Teaming (MUM-T) is a revolutionary strategy in the military domain that synchronizes the manned and unmanned platforms to support the operations. MUM-T gives the amalgamated features of both platforms, with enhanced awareness of battle scenes, enhanced lethality, and better chances of survival. MUM-T slightly makes employment of soldiers, manned and unmanned air […]
Preparing for Quantum Warfare
Icon-download Abstract In the ever-evolving realm of present day warfare, the emerging and disruptive technologies play a vital role in shaping of military strategies. In this context, it is imperative that military commanders at all levels must be conversant with new developments in technological domain to maintain a right balance of weapons, equipment and the […]
