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How India Redefined Deterrence, Technology and Strategic Resolve, Post Operation Sindoor

The first anniversary of Operation Sindoor has been marked across India with solemn remembrance and strategic reflection. Political leaders, military commanders, defence analysts, and technology innovators have all interpreted the operation as a turning...

India’s Drone Doctrine, Operation Sindoor and Unmanned Military Power

The Drone Revolution: Nagorno-Karabakh to  Op Sindoor: In 2020, the world witnessed a war between Azerbaijan and Armenia, which marked a turning point in military history. Azerbaijan’s extensive use of Turkish Bayraktar TB2 drones and...

North Tech Symposium 2026: Where Innovation Converged to Shape India’s Future Battlespace

The North Tech Symposium 2026, held in Prayagraj from May 4-6, 2026, signalled India’s transition from incremental military modernisation to technology-driven battlefield transformation. It was a strategic statement on the direction of India’s future...

Cold Start to Multi-Domain Compellence: Transformation of India’s Military Strategy

India’s quest for a credible and politically usable military response to Pakistan-sponsored terrorism has undergone a marked evolution since the 2001–02 crisis following Op Parakram. The Cold Start Doctrine (CSD) emerged in its aftermath...

Is India Signalling a New Era of Deterrence with Sindoor 2.0?

In a tight cluster of statements this week, India’s top leadership sent an unmistakable strategic message to Pakistan. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh warned that any misadventure would invite a response capable of “changing history...

Great Nicobar Project: India’s Strategic Leverage in Indo-Pacific

India stands at a turning point in its rise as a global power. The Great Nicobar Project is not just another infrastructure plan. It is a bold, game-changing move that will strengthen India's economy,...

Iran’s Grip on the Strait of Hormuz Will Be Difficult to Break

A large banner displayed prominently in Tehran’s Enqelab Square, declaring that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed and the Persian Gulf constitutes Iran’s “hunting ground,” encapsulates the strategic posture adopted by Tehran in the...

UAE Leaves OPEC and OPEC+: What It Means for India?

The United Arab Emirates has made a bold move by announcing its intention to leave both OPEC and the wider OPEC+ alliance, effective from May 1, 2026. After nearly 60 years as a member —...

Noida International Airport: A Catalyst for Travel & Trade

The wait is nearly over: Noida International Airport (NIA) at Jewar is all set to commence commercial flight operations on June 15, 2026, following its formal inauguration on March 28, 2026. Once operational, the...

Great Nicobar: India’s Gateway to the Global Maritime Economy

The Economics of Geography: India’s Missed Maritime Advantage: India handles over 1.6 billion tonnes of cargo annually across its ports, yet remains a minor player in global trans-shipment economics. Despite being the world’s fifth-largest economy and...

India-Pakistan Hostility: Terrorism, Water Leverage and the China Factor

Relations between India and Pakistan continue to be defined by deep mistrust, recurring security crises, and a fundamental lack of progress towards normalisation. As of late April 2026, more than a year after the...

AI in Space: Start at the Edge, Build for the Mission

I started my career working on the space shuttle program at IBM and thought my life endeavours would centre on space. Instead, my interest turned to compute devices and the technology that can bring computation...

The Case for IJSOC

Joint capabilities are not merely organisational constructs but also include cognitive and cultural dimensions such as interoperability, trust, and shared understanding. The effectiveness of an IJSOC would depend on enabling capabilities for operative jointness...
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