Quad And Subsea Cable Saga
Introduction Subsea Cables The International Cable Protection Committee (ICPC) is the one that goes unheard in the international community for cable protection. The ICPC, which was founded in 1958, is an international agency with 69 nations represented by around 190 member organisations, ranging from enterprises to governments and bodies. The name suggests its mission. The […]
South Korea’s Three-Axis Defence Strategy: Is It An Effective Deterrent?
Introduction North Korea’s aggressive behavior in the region has always raised concerns for South Korea and others. Ideological and economical differences between them make their contemporary rivalry even more adversarial. The 38th parallel, a 150-mile-long demilitarized zone came into being to ease tensions. With technological advancements, cyber-attacks, and weapon modernization it is important to look […]
The Battle Beyond The Frontlines: Social Media Driven Information Warfare In The India-Pakistan Context
Introduction Hybrid warfare is a contemporary stratagem that melds conventional, irregular, and cyber warfare with various influencing methods like disinformation campaigns and lawfare to disrupt opponents without open hostilities. A key aspect of this approach is information warfare, which leverages the interconnectedness of today’s world to manipulate public perception, sow discord, and undermine institutional trust. […]
Tactical Nuclear Weapons in the Russia-Ukraine War: Red Lines, Deterrence and Lessons
Introduction Since the beginning of the Russia-Ukraine war, nuclear security has been of critical concern to the west and the world. The Kremlin had projected around 20 nuclear signals to Ukraine and to the west in the first ten weeks of the war. The repetition of nuclear threats adds more concern to the situation and […]
Bhutan-China Border Dispute: Regional Security Concerns
Introduction In the recent times China’s presence in the Indian sub-continent has gradually increased. This presence has been primarily in the form of the One Belt One Road Initiatives such as CPEC and the Hambantota Port proposal. However, apart from this economic, political and social intrusion is accompanied by militaristic intrusion. Chinese intrusion into the […]
Effectiveness Of Latest Government Initiatives To Strengthen Defence Industry Ecosystem
Introduction The Indian defence sector faces significant regulatory, institutional, and cultural obstacles that plague a military industrial complex. For the foreseeable future, India’ security environment will continue to remain challenging as its adversaries continue to build offensive military capabilities. Therefore, the ability of India to achieve self-sufficiency in terms of development of cutting-edge defence hardware […]
Drones and Their Use in Counter Terrorism
Introduction India’s western neighbour, Pakistan over the years has groomed a “terrorism industry.” It is an originator, financer, perpetrator, executor, and exporter of terrorism to India. Pakistan after repeated defeats in conventional wars with India realised that it is difficult for them to challenge India in symmetric warfare, so it resorted to unconventional and asymmetrical […]
Indian Defence Industry- MRO Opportunities For Global Impact: A Prognosis
Introduction The industrial corridors and defence industrial complex have ushered astronomical growth of the manufacturing sector in India. These give visible footprint to the Aatmanirbhar Bharat & Make in India visionary clarion calls. Complemented with the MoD initiatives of issuing a positive indigenisation and import ban list of 310 major equipment and 780 major sub […]
Challenges To India’s National Security: The Illicit Flow Of Drugs From Myanmar To India-Pre And Post Myanmar Coup Of 2021
Introduction Myanmar, India’s gateway to Southeast Asia and a State infamous for its notorious drug trafficking poses a serious challenge to India’s national security due to the illicit flow of drugs from Myanmar to the Northeastern states of India. Myanmar is the second largest producer of Opium poppy and the leading manufacturer of synthetic drugs […]
