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The 're-hyphenation' myth
While arch-adversaries in a military conflict, the massive gap in economic size, geopolitical heft, military budget ensures that India...


Evolving Air Defence in South Asia: The Role of the S-400 and Prospects for S-500 Joint Production in India’s Strategic Doctrine
As Pakistan launched airstrikes on Indian territory along the Line of Control (LoC) and the International Border in response to Operation...


Understanding the India-Pakistan War through Peace Theory
India and Pakistan have reached a ceasefire understanding and yet the shadows of the conflict still loom large. The situation of peace between India and Pakistan rests on very unstable grounds, thereby creating conditions for a fragile or a ‘negative peace’. A negative peace exists when there is a cessation of hostile activities on both ends and yet the underlying issues of conflict still persist.


Aakash, the Made in India surface-to-air missile - the star of Operation Sindoor
Aakash surface-to-air missile (SAM) system has emerged as a major success story of indigenous defence manufacturing in India.


India and Pakistan: The Elusive Quest for Conventional Deterrence Below the Nuclear Threshold
Why India and Pakistan have failed to find adequate deterrence under the nuclear threshold, and how this causes incessant strife between the two nuclear-armed South Asian neighbours.


What the 'Doomsday Clock' is trying to tell us
The Bulletin of Atomic Scientists set the Doomsday Clock to 89 seconds to midnight. We delve into the meaning and the history of the...


Is Iran close to building a nuclear bomb?
According to the latest assessment by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Iran is edging closer to building nuclear weapons. As...


Pakistan intelligence leaks to The Guardian are made to embarrass the UAE
Nestled at the heart of Europe, Vienna stands as a timeless nexus of intrigue and clandestine operations. Steeped in a rich tapestry of...


China’s neocolonialism in Africa
China's engagement with Africa, often characterised through its economic diplomacy, has sparked considerable debate and analysis among...


India’s role in rebuilding Syria: A beacon of hope post-war
The conflict between the USA and the USSR, during the era of the Cold War, had far-reaching consequences that extended beyond their...


India must be proactive while countering China in maritime cybersecurity
As the world grapples with escalating cyber threats, recent developments in the United States have underscored the urgent need for robust...


Forging Strategic Alliances: India-USA defence tech partnership
In the dynamic landscape of international relations, the strategic partnership between India and the United States has garnered...


Why China's nuclear proliferation is a cause for concern
Recent reports by the Bulletin of Atomic Scientists and the release of new satellite images have pointed to China's rapid nuclear...


India and the US Presidential Elections
The United States Presidential Elections are a globally significant event, closely watched by countries around the world, including...


The India-USA defence partnership: An Introduction
The India-USA defence partnership has grown significantly over the past few decades, evolving from a period of ambivalence and occasional...


Securing the Red Sea and the global supply chain
Drone attacks in recent days on merchant ships in the Red Sea represent a significant threat to global supply chains, impacting not just...


North Korea’s ICBM tests and the resulting military tension in the region
As North Korea tests yet another Inter-Continental Ballistic Missile (ICBM), what could be its regional and global implications? Tensions...


How key maritime choke points become theatres of war
The Houthis targeting the Red Sea, Russia's blockade in the Black Sea. Maritime choke points have long been targeted in situations of...


Iran’s nuclear ambitions amidst the crisis in West Asia
As Iran draws closer to a nuclear breakout capacity, what would be the implications of the current crisis in West Asia on the country's...


Gaza: From ancient roots to modern struggles
As Israel prepares to go into Gaza and possibly re-occupy the strip we take a look into the extremely complex history of Gaza and how it...
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