Opinion

As the war in Ukraine grinds through yet another scorching season, the territory of Donbas has again become the battleground between calm and endless conflict. The most recent peace talks, hype-filled Western conferences, and...

In any working democracy, theocratic or secular, civilian control of the military is a non-negotiable principle. It ensures that national policy is determined by elected politicians, who are accountable to the people, rather than...

The digital transformation of India's military is now urgent, as future wars will be decided by mastery of code, data, and cyber capabilities. Operational readiness depends on the swift and effective adoption of digital...

The term ‘interoperability’ or ‘connectivity’ encompasses multiple layers, from armament, platforms, units, and branches (sea, land, air, space, cyber, and others) for integration with neighbouring countries or global powers operating in the arena. The...

Balochistan has a history dating back to 7000 BCE. At that time, it marked the western-most extent of the pre-Indus Valley civilisation; and later, from the 1st millennium BCE to the 2nd millennium CE,...

When Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke on Independence Day about Mission Sudarshan Chakra, he invoked not only the divine weapon of Lord Krishna but also the civilisational memory of precision, speed, and decisive force....

An Indian journalist, Praveen Swami of The Print wrote on August 10, 2025 that Field Marshal Asim Munir of Pakistan, on a recent visit to Tampa, in Florida, USA, addressed a selective gathering of...

"The great question is, can war be eliminated when inventions of science are being used to prepare for it?" – Albert Einstein The Emerging Trend: Wars are sparked by a variety of causes, often involving...

The dinner in Tampa should have been a ceremonial evening, a polite gathering of diaspora members, dignitaries, and military leaders. Instead, it became a platform for one of the most explicit nuclear threats ever...

The face of modern warfare is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by rapid technological advancements that are reshaping traditional military doctrines. The most impactful developments include the emergence of drones as disposable munitions, a...

Operation Sindoor marked a decisive leap in India’s warfighting evolution, where unmanned precision strikes, real-time ISR loops, and autonomous drone systems fused to deliver kinetic and psychological impact in record time. The operation not...

The winning strategy of war is: “If you want to shoot; shoot, don’t just talk”.  What it means is to go for the “Total Kill” right from the beginning, with no moral strings tied....

In the annals of international relations theory, - Realism, Marxism and Liberalism/Idealism are the dominant schools of thought. These theories have played a critical role in shaping the nuances of theorisation in the world...