India’s Approach To Indus Water Treaty: National Security Perspective
“Every factor was against us. The only sensible thing to do was to try and get a settlement, even though it might be second best, because if we did not, we stood to lose everything. The very fact that Pak had to be content with waters of three Western Rivers underlined the importance of having […]
PM Modi’s sortie on LCA Tejas: Raises Expectations
Introduction On November 25, 2023, history was made when Prime Minister Narendra Modi fully kitted in IAF green flying overall, fighter pilot G-suit, wearing aviator glasses and a flying helmet, took to the skies on an indigenous Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas twin cockpit fighter aircraft. The event was extensively covered by print, electronic and social […]
Military Leadership Challenges: Navigating Complexities of 21st Century
Introduction Military leadership in the 21st century presents a multitude of intricate and multifarious challenges that necessitate character, flexibility, creativity, intellectual superiority, and an unwavering commitment to excellence. The ever-evolving global and regional landscape, in conjunction with shifting societal norms and technological advancements, compels military commanders to chart unexplored territory while upholding the values of […]
The Jus ad Bellum and Jus ad Bello Dilemma’ With Focus on Israel – Hamas War
Preamble. Global organisations and leaders, geo-political and security experts, international think tanks and the global citizen have always questioned the necessity of conflict, its moral and ethical justification, proportionality of response, and the vital aspect of widespread, appalling infrastructure and human casualties, specially of innocent women and children. Since time immemorial, the innocents have always […]
From Pixels To Purpose: Digital De-Tox And Indian Army
Introduction The increasing prevalence of digital devices and internet connectivity has led to a growing dependence on technology, resulting in a phenomenon known as “Digital Addiction”. In recent years, digital technology has become an integral part of modern life, with smartphones, social media, and the internet dominating our daily interactions. This digital revolution has undoubtedly […]
Capability Development Through Technology: A Tri Service Prognosis For Integration
Whatever Can Be Clearly Defined Can Be Precisely Designed and Developed Introduction The long drawn Russian Ukraine War and the recent Israel Hamas Conflict are a stark reminder of the nebulous geopolitical and geostrategic realignments. After all it is a well known fact that ‘In International Relations, there are no permanent friends or enemies, there […]
Hamas – Israel Conflict 2023: Ushering an Era of Geopolitical Instability And Its Fallout
The Geopolitical Chessboard and the Shifting Balance of Power in the Middle East The Middle East’s geopolitical complexity is rooted in its history, energy resources, and religious significance. The region’s centrality as a crossroads of Europe, Asia, and Africa makes it geopolitically vital[i] Historical legacies and contemporary issues shape its politics. The Middle East’s importance dates […]
Maldives: Choices and Implications for India
Background Maldives is an archipelago in the South Asian region which has Sunni Islam prescribed as its official religion[1]. Still, the Islamic practices have been less conservative in the country since the time of independence and India has always enjoyed friendly relations with this neighbour. Maldives historically did not use Islam as a tool for […]
Lethal Autonomous Weapon System and International Concerns
For as long as humans have waged war, they have constantly taken up measures to develop and improve the technology while posing least amount of the risk to the operators. In the last decade, several technological advancements have brought forward revolutions in weapons technology. Our weapons technology has changed from gunpowder and landmines to the […]
Hamas Attack Is Not Just A Failure Of Imagination: Holds Valuable Lessons For India
There have always been concerns about war among Israelis, but it has been decades since they had to wonder whether today would be the day when they would be overrun by multiple armed attacks and exposed to acts of barbarism that would reveal mankind at its worst. On 12 October while meeting visiting US Secretary […]
