Opinion

Admiral DK Tripathi Has His Work Cut Out as CNS

On April 30, 2024, CNS Admiral R Hari Kumar, who took over from CNS Admiral Karambir Singh in 2021, handed over the big white chair in South Block to Admiral Dinesh Kumar Tripathi, a...

Global Peace is a Chimera, Hard Reality is the Mindless Arms Race

The history of arms races spans across centuries and has occurred in various forms, from naval competitions to the development of advanced weaponry. A notable period was the naval arms race between Britain and...

A Comparative Analysis of Iranian and Israeli Military Capabilities

Iran and Israel are pivotal states in the Middle East, each possessing unique strategic military capabilities shaped by their distinct geopolitical narratives and threats. The geopolitical dynamics between Iran and Israel have escalated into...

Kronos May Change Dynamics of Russia-Ukraine War

Ukrainian company Highland Systems has developed a stealth submarine that can turn the tables in the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war because of its special features. It is the world’s first stealth submarine capable of a...

Can Israel and Iran Call it Quits? What About a Ceasefire in Gaza?

In the early hours of April 19, 2024 Israel’s missiles and drones struck into Iran, something that PM Netanyahu and his government had promised after Iranian salvo of over 300 missiles and drones attacked...

The Evolution of Indian Foreign Policy in Modi’s Era

“For India, this is the time, right time (Yahi Samay hai, Sahi Samay hai)”    -PM Narendra Modi  Just a month from now, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be vying for a historic third term...

India’s Defence Diplomacy

In a first, India will post defence attaches in several countries, with a focus on Africa, aimed at strengthening strategic ties and military diplomacy amid China's increasing efforts to expand its influence in the...

Beyond the Façade

Russia and China have recently agreed to enhance their security cooperation in Eurasia. This agreement was reached following a meeting between Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi on April...

Israel-Iran Standoff: What the Future Holds?

West Asia has always been on the edge, but the April 2024 events have set a new paradigm in this cauldron. The timing couldn’t be worse when global conflicts and geopolitical churn are creating...

World on the Edge

War clouds have been hovering over the Middle East for quite some time now. With the October 7 terror attack in southern Israel by the terrorist group Hamas, it was quite clear that a...

Maritime Manoeuvres

In recent years, the Indian Navy has been bolstering its submarine capabilities to counter potential threats, particularly from Chinese aggression in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). It has intensified its surveillance and patrolling efforts...

Israel’s Gaza War Turning Downhill?

Serious Concerns: When the Israeli drones struck the World Central Kitchen (WCK) food cars in Deir al-Balah in central Gaza, the destruction proved an extreme low for Israel’s campaign. It wasn’t the first or isolated...

Echoes of Balakot – Part 2

  HQ-9BE: In a promotional video, the PAF announced the induction of the HQ-9BE, which is a long-range surface-to-air missile system. This system is capable of intercepting a diverse array of aerial targets. Fighter jets...
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