In this issue

Geopolitics’ September, 2019 issue focusses on the Indian government’s decision to abrogate Article 370 and 35A from Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcate the state into two different union territories. The edition analyses the likely repercussions of the widespread implementation of Artificial Intelligence in autonomous weapon systems and battlefield management. The issue also highlights Indian Army’s tank and armoured vehicle fleet capability. Detailed articles on drone warfare, ballistic missiles, and border management make the issue an enlightening read. The Periscope section carries a report on the last test of QRSAM missile. The Tech Watch section carries a comprehensive writeup on Russia offering the much-awaited semi-cryogenic rocket engine technology to India, whereas the Panorama section carries a detailed update on Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft’s ongoing journey to the moon. An article in the Diplomacy section on US President Donald Trump’s offer of mediation for resolving the Kashmir dispute takes the issue to a logical conclusion. Plus, two book reviews on the 1999 Kargil war: Rachna Bisht Rawat’s ‘Kargil- Untold stories from the war’ and Colonel S C Tyagi’s ‘The Kargil Victory- Battles from peak to peak’ makes the edition a must read.

India Successfully Test Fires Qrsam Missile

Quick reaction surface-to-Air-Missile being test fired from a truck-based mobile launcher

2 mins

China's National Defence In A New Era

Beijing’s latest white paper on defence, which happens to be the first since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012 and the 10th in the series, is an attempt to link Chinese dreams with reality

10+ mins

AI Out Of The Shadows And Into Warfare

The development of Autonomous Weapons Systems and Artificial Intelligence(AI) assisted planning and management of battlefields need checks and balances so that the human input into any decision on use of lethal force remains paramount, argues

8 mins

Ultimate Tactical Level Destroyers

Armoured combat vehicles continue to be the most sought-after weapon on tactical-level battlefields and India is no exception. The two ground wars – with Pakistan in 1965 and 1971 – saw widespread use of tanks, tank destroyer vehicles and armoured personnel carriers (APCs). As of 2019, with more than 4500 Main Battle Tanks (MBTs) divided into 67 armoured regiments, the Indian Army has one of the largest tank fleets in the world. AMARTYA SINHA takes a look at the current armoured capabilities of the nation as well as some of the ongoing projects undergoing development

9 mins

Drone Warfare Why India Must Stay Ahead Of The Curve

Following the Iranian downing of an expensive American military drone, the Indian military is apparently having a rethink on high-altitude, long-endurance UAVs. However, if properly deployed, drones are a tremendous force multiplier that can wreak havoc in the enemy camp

6 mins

Towards More Capable Ballistic Missiles

In the wake of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh asserting that though committed to the no first use of nuclear weapons by India as of today, in future any action will depend on the circumstances, SANJAY BADRI MAHARAJ narrates the story of India’s ballistic missiles that provide the country required deterrence

10+ mins

Measured Fallouts

Barring China’s serious “concern about the situation in Kashmir” in the light of India's move to revoke Article 370, which gave a special status to the state, the international community has largely refrained from making adverse comments. On the contrary, global reactions have been largely supportive and do not constitute any real threat to India’s security environment

5 mins

Litmus Test Of India's Global Standing

As of now Indian diplomacy and the country’s economic worth have managed to contain any adverse global fallouts following the annulment of Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir

10+ mins

Ladakh As A Union Territory

According Union Territory status to Ladakh is a masterstroke to promote India’s strategic interests, writes P Stobdan. The bold political move will unlock several key problems that had been frozen for decades. The political and economic strengthening of Ladakh could usher in an opportunity for the country to physically connect with markets in China, Eurasia and Europe and beyond

10+ mins

Russia Offers Semi-CRYO Rocket Engine Tech To India

The onus now lies upon the Indian government to finalise the deal at the earliest so that the nation’s ‘Apollo moment’ does not remain a far-fetched dream

4 mins

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