Geopolitics
KHALISTAN: A MIRAGE OR REALITY?
Despite concerted efforts by the Sikh Diaspora and Pakistan's ISI to revive the Khalistan movement, there are few takers of the idea in Punjab
10+ min |
August 2023
Geopolitics
OPAQUE CHANGES IN DEFENCE LAND POLICY?
AMIT COWSHISH wonders why one wants to alter laws when the existing system of governance in the cantonments, which can boast of some of the best educational institutions and health facilities, does not reveal any administrative crisis, warranting disbandment of the cantonments.
10 min |
August 2023
Geopolitics
ANOTHER RAFALE SAGA
Why the absence of Rafale in official documents on Modi's visit to France is unconvincing.
10+ min |
August 2023
Geopolitics
ISRO'S LVM-3 LAUNCHES CHANDRAYAAN-3
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) used its heavy-lift LVM-3 rocket (earlier known as the GSLV Mark-3) for launching India’s second lander mission to the moon- Chandrayaan-3 on July 14. The spacecraft is now on its journey to the moon and its soft touchdown is scheduled at 5:47PM IST (Indian Standard Time) on August 23.
2 min |
August 2023
Geopolitics
ENHANCING COOPERATION IN WEST ASIA
SIMRAN SODHI explains how India has become an \"Emerging Power\" in the vital region that connects Asia with Africa and Sea Europe
9 min |
August 2023
Geopolitics
POLICE MODERNISATION: WAR AN URGENT NEED OF THE HOUR
At a time when India is facing many internal security threats, it is time to reshape the strategic dynamics by modernising the police forces.
10 min |
August 2023
Geopolitics
The Complex Conflict In Manipur
Northeast India has always had a plethora of ethnic groups clamouring for their rights and distinct identity—at times not just fighting the Indian state but engaged in internecine turf wars, stoking sub-national aspirations
10+ min |
July 2023
India Today
The Didi Supremacy
As expected, the ruling Trinamool Congress has swept the three-tier panchayat polls in West Bengal and reestablished its dominance over Opposition parties.
4 min |
July 24, 2023
Geopolitics
FUTURE SUPERWEAPONS FOR A 'NEW INDIA'
With India facing serious geopolitical threats from Pakistan and China, the government must envision and implement a robust defence modernisation policy and a massive weaponisation programme for the long term
10+ min |
July 2023
Geopolitics
MORE UPS THAN DOWNS
Nepalese Prime Minister Prachanda’s recent visit to India has given a big push to the India-Nepal bilateral relationship in the right direction
8 min |
July 2023
Geopolitics
DEMONSTRATING SEA POWER
The recent twin CBG operations demonstrated India’s deeper understanding of the role that Sea plays in promoting its national interests, but the Navy needs a third Carrier
8 min |
July 2023
Geopolitics
#PARISAIRSHOW2023 - TRULY MEMORABLE
The Paris Air Show 2023 will be long as the India Air Show with record orders from Indian airlines. It was also the show when drones, air defence, electric, hydrogen and eVTOLs took centre stage
8 min |
July 2023
Geopolitics
MQ-9B SEAGUARDIAN ACQUISITION FOR NAVY
GIRISH LINGANNA explains Why India Needs Drone-acharya for a Better ‘Bird’s-Eye View’ from Sky
7 min |
July 2023
Geopolitics
INDO-US BONHOMIE - CONVICTION, NOT CONVENIENCE
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the United States may have explored a shared strategic future with political capital and mega defence deals, but the relationship will move forward based on conviction, not convenience
10+ min |
July 2023
Geopolitics
TOWARDS AN ENDURING PARTNERSHIP
NINAD D SHETH explains how India and Japan are edging closer in the face of the looming Chinese challenges in the Indo-Pacific
10+ min |
June 2023
Geopolitics
A 'DUAL APPROACH' APPROACH TO ATMANIRBHARTA
India’s growing aerospace and defence industry will remain an important market for Western OEMS. A special report
10 min |
June 2023
Geopolitics
LETHAL AUTONOMOUS WEAPONS SYSTEMS: PLAYING WITH FIRE?
It is important to acknowledge that non-state actors do not necessarily recognize, or adhere to, the Laws of Armed Conflict (LoAC). Consequently, it becomes crucial to establish strict regulations regarding the development and proliferation of Lethal Autonomous Weapon Systems (LAWS). Such regulations should go beyond mere statutes and actively address the need to ensure the responsible use of LAWS and prevent their misuse by unauthorized actors, argues GIRISH LINGANNA.
9 min |
June 2023
Geopolitics
DISABLED SOLDIERS AND THEIR BASIC RIGHTS
Disability pension for armed forces personnel has been a matter of debate and disquiet for quite some time. Now with the setting up of a committee by the Chief of Defence Staff, the spotlight is finally on this long-simmering issue. NARINDER SINGH DAHIYA dissects the issues from all angles.
9 min |
June 2023
Geopolitics
URGENT NEED FOR SMART AND LETHAL WEAPONS
India must tread the path towards the development of a whole gamut of next-generation smart and lethal weapons for countering a two-front threat scenario, writes AMARTYA SINHA
10 min |
June 2023
Geopolitics
THE CHEQUERED JOURNEY OF THE MIG-21 IN THE IAF
The much-maligned MiG-21s have served the nation and the Indian Air Force well and the longest - as long as seventy years. Historically, no other fighter has lasted that long. They have been the backbone of the IAF. They deserve to retire gracefully, argues SP SINGH
10+ min |
June 2023
Geopolitics
C-295-CREATING A MANUFACTURING BLUEPRINT FOR INDIA
With the right momentum, a realistic roadmap and enabling policy framework, a story is being scripted to make India a hub for global aircraft manufacturing. The potential is enormous. An in-depth report.
9 min |
June 2023
Keralasabdam
സുപ്രീംകോടതി വിധി അട്ടിമറിക്കുന്ന ഓർഡിനൻസ് ജനാധിപത്യം അവസാനിക്കുന്നതിന്റെ സൂചന ?
തങ്ങൾക്ക് ഹിതകരമല്ലാത്ത ഏത് തീരുമാനം ആരുടെ ഭാഗത്തു നിന്നുണ്ടായാലും, ഭരണപക്ഷത്തിന്റെ നയനിലപാടുകളെ തുറന്നെതിർക്കുന്നവരാരായാലും അവരെ തികഞ്ഞ അസഹിഷ്ണുതയോടെയും ഹിംസാത്മകമായി നേരിടുക എന്നതാണ് മോദി സർക്കാർ സ്വീകരിച്ചു പോരുന്ന ശൈലി.
2 min |
June 01-15, 2023
Keralasabdam
പി. വിജയൻ IPS ബി.ജെ.പിയിലേക്കോ ? സർപ്രൈസ് സ്ഥാനാർത്ഥിയെ പിണറായി പുട്ടി, അരയും തലയും മുറുക്കി കേന്ദ്രനേതൃത്വവും ഐ.പി.എസ്. ലോബിയും
തീവ്രവാദ വിരുദ്ധസ്ക്വാഡ് ഐ.ജി.പി.വിജയനെ സസ്പെന്റ് ചെയ്ത സംസ്ഥാന സർക്കാർ തീരുമാനത്തിൽ ദുരൂഹതകൾ ഏറുന്നു.
4 min |
June 01-15, 2023
Keralasabdam
താരാധിപത്വത്തിന് വളം വച്ചവർ ഇന്നനുഭവിക്കുന്നു - വിനയൻ
സമീപകാല മലയാളസിനിമാ സംഭവങ്ങളുടെ പശ്ചാത്തലത്തിൽ പ്രശസ്ത സംവിധായകൻ വിനയൻ തുറന്നടിക്കുന്നു
7 min |
June 01-15, 2023
India Today
High & Mighty - 10 Politicians Leader Board
POLITICS, AS MOST OF its practitioners would have us believe, is a tool for the larger public good. But often it’s a no-holds-barred power game played out without any pretence
9 min |
June 05, 2023
Geopolitics
Too Early To Write Off The Maoist Challenge
The ideas of development and welfare need a relook to deal with Maoism,
8 min |
May 2023
Geopolitics
TIME FOR A POWERFUL ARTILLERY FORCE
At a time when India is increasingly facing a multi-front challenge on her borders, it is quite evident that the Indian artillery modernisation programme needs a massive thrust from the government. A special report
10+ min |
May 2023
Geopolitics
UGV: THE NEXT DIMENSION OF WARFARE
With the rest of the world developing unmanned ground vehicles at a breakneck speed, it is time for India to join the bandwagon at the earliest.
10 min |
May 2023
Geopolitics
Defence PSUs sell assault Rifles at a loss
Three government small arms manufacturing companies have together suffered losses of 366 crore over five years from 2015 on selling 12 different category of guns to armed forces, central armed police force (CAPFs), state police and civilians at prices lower than the cost of production due to unimaginative policy and high-cost overheads.
2 min |
May 2023
Geopolitics
BEHIND INDIA'S DEEPENING MILITARY TIES WITH FRANCE
Paris has emerged as New Delhi's Most Dependable Strategic Partner in recent times.
10+ min |