The Rise of Niche Technologies: Embracing to Excel in Joint Warfighting
Icon-download Introduction The landscape of modern warfare has changed considerably with the arrival of niche technologies. These technologies are fundamentally transforming joint war fighting capabilities. Niche technologies are characterized by their specialized and cutting-edge nature. They include a wide range of innovations like artificial intelligence, autonomous systems and advanced sensors. These technologies are boosting traditional […]
AI for Efficient Utilisation of ISR in Joint Ops: Challenges and Resolutions
Icon-download Introduction The recent conflicts like the Russia-Ukraine war or the Israel-Hamas conflict have busted the myth of short conflicts and have highlighted the importance of availability of Intelligence. Tactics and Technology go hand in hand to protect own interests and defeat the adversary. They complement each other to ensure success. Tactics work when technology […]
Private Sector Ecosystem for Resiliency in the Outer Space Domain
Icon-download Introduction The 2022 Ukraine War has demonstrated the strategic relevance of private enterprises in improving the resiliency of space systems. The role of the private sector in supporting military operations was never disputed. The 2022 Ukraine War is unique as Elon Musk, a private individual of his own accord, had interfered in the conflict […]
QUAD’s Indo-Pacific Partnership for Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) in the Indian Ocean Region: Challenges and Opportunities
Icon-download Introduction Maritime Domain Awareness (MDA) refers to the requirement of situational awareness at sea, that allows all maritime players to be aware of each other’s positions and intentions of each other in all three dimensions — on, over, and below the sea. MDA is becoming more and more necessary for the efficient and safe […]
India’s Strategic Considerations on NATO’s Deepening Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific
Icon-download Introduction The Indo-Pacific region has become a focal point of global strategic competition, with various international actors vying for influence and stability. With the Russia-Ukraine war continuing into its third year, the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) has taken steps to further its ties with some of its Indo-Pacific partners, Japan, South Korea, Australia […]
Revisiting Juche and Songun: Why Nuclear matters for North Korea?
Icon-download Introduction North Korea has challenged traditional security threats by emerging as a rogue state capable of testing and launching nuclear missiles. The threat landscape of North East Asia is predominantly ruled by tackling North Korea’s nuclear proliferation and bring stability and peace to the Korean peninsula. North Korea’s interest for nuclear science and technology […]
Tri-lateral Rivalry of Tactical Nuclear Weapons in South Asia
Icon-download Introduction The world has seen peace for almost eight decades now. Some give credit to mature interconnected relations among countries while some say it is because of nuclear weapons. While we cannot certainly say why there is no third world war yet, nuclear weapons certainly deserve some credit for that. Nina Tannenwald called it […]
A Gamble in the Waters: Implications of the Russia-Myanmar Naval Exercise for India
Icon-download Introduction There have been reports of the Russian Federation[1] diversifying its partnerships in the Bay of Bengal. In the November of 2023, Russia conducted its first Russia-Myanmar naval exercise in the modern history[1], in the Andaman Sea, which was followed by the Russian warships docking at the Chittagong Port, amidst the chaos surrounding the […]
India’s Strategic Role in the Western Indian Ocean: Convergence of Interest with the Littoral Nations
Icon-download Introduction The Indian Ocean has emerged as a critical juncture for trade, commerce, and transit routes for energy from West Asia. The Indian Ocean Region (IOR), which is located at the crossroads of Africa, Asia, and Australia, is home to several littoral nations and middle-power countries including countries in Africa, some small island countries […]
India-Russia Relations: Solidarity on a Tight Rope
Icon-download Introduction Indian Government over the last decade has traditionally started its term with an impact, by having bilateral summits with neighbouring countries giving impetus to India’s Act East Policy. However, in his third term, the Indian Prime Minister has taken a strategic shift from addressing regional impression to global influence by visiting Russian President […]
