Increasing Radicalisation in Bangladesh and its Impact on India’s National Security
Introduction Icon-download India and Bangladesh have remained linked by language and culture for a very long time, in addition to many other shared characteristics. The strong bilateral relations demonstrate a comprehensive partnership that extends well beyond a strategic alliance and is founded on equality, sovereignty, trust, and understanding. The collaboration has developed into a paradigm […]
Critical Analyses of the Impacts of Foreign Intervention on the Security and Development of Haiti
Background Icon-download Marked by rampant foreign interventions, political instability, corruption and gang violence, Haiti comes out to be the poorest country in the Western Hemisphere today[1] This paper analyses the sequence of events that have led to this humanitarian and security crisis in the nation. The assassination of Prime Minister Jovenel Moise in 2021 served […]
Agni 5 A Marvelous Achievement : The Big Game Changer
Introduction Icon-download With testing of Agni V on 11 March 2024, India has joined the select countries like USA, UK, Russia, France and China. Its range allows it to target adversaries in both the Eastern and Western directions. The launch of the MIRV (Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle) -capable Agni-5 thus marks an important milestone […]
India and Bangladesh: A Strategic Partnership Revisited for the 21st Century
Background Icon-download India and Bangladesh have shared a long history since the liberation of Bangladesh. Bangladesh plays a crucial role in the strategic and security aspects of India so India needs to keep a close look at the political situation in its neighbourhood. India considers Bangladesh not only a neighbouring country but also a […]
DRDO Reset: Time to Recalibrate its Gunsight for Empowerment of the Defence Forces
Icon-download “Proud of our DRDO scientists ‘Mission Divyastra’, the first flight test of indigenously developed Agni-5 missile with Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle Technology” -Narendra Modi Prime Minister of India on X Introduction The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), India’s premier defence research agency, is set for a major overhaul as a high powered […]
Reorienting Towards A Joint Services Organisational Culture
Icon-download ‘A NATION’S CULTURE RESIDES IN THE HEARTS AND IN THE SOUL OF ITS PEOPLE’ -Mahatma Gandhi- As the nation embarks on the path of global recognition and self-realization, the Indian Armed Forces are destined to play an ever increasing role in the nation’s growth trajectory. All three services individually as well as collectively have […]
Operation Atalanta: New Horizons of Maritime Security Co-operation Between India and Other Nations
Introduction To increase the security measures in the maritime domain especially in the region of the Horn of Africa, different naval forces in the Indo-Pacific joined hands to seek cooperation with various international organizations, international actors and regional partners. However, since the problem of piracy, crimes in the fisheries sector, illegal trade, illicit trafficking and […]
Need For Indian Defence University
BACKGROUND The idea for Indian Defence University (IDU), an autonomous institution, was initially conceived in 1967, strongly recommended by “Sethna Committee” in 1980 and the 1999 “Kargil War Review Committee”, as well as the Group of Minister’s report on “Reforming National Security System” in 2001. It was felt that advisors to the Government in security […]
China’s Infrastructure Development Along The Line Of Actual Control (LAC) and Implications for India
Introduction The timely and exact delivery of combat force to the desired area of interest depends on the strong infrastructure with the nation. The ability of the infrastructure to support the operations will be just as important in the 21st century as the combat prowess of the armies in the tactical battle area. Therefore, having […]
India- Kenya Joint Vision Statement: Opportunities Ahead
Introduction India and Kenya completed their 60 years of diplomatic relations in 2023. The two countries share a strong bond, built on a foundation of centuries-old historical ties that are diverse and harmonious. As geographic neighbours linked by the Indian Ocean, the two nations have a natural partnership driven by a shared past from colonial […]
