Prolonged War in Gaza Will Test Iran-Saudi Ties
At a news conclave on 30 December 2023, Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu stated that the war in Gaza would last over several more months, and that Israel would seize […]
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The Maldives, India and the Peoples’ Republic of China
On January 14, 2024, Maldivian President Mohamed Muizzu’s Principal Secretary (Public Policy) Abdullah Nazim Ibrahim demanded that Indian military personnel leave the Maldives by March 15. This demand, which aggravates […]
India to Acquire 31 MQ-9B SkyGuardian – For Surveillance and Reconnaissance in the Indian Ocean
India is in the process of acquiring 31 MQ-9B SeaGuardian drones worth over $3 billion from the US. The MQ-9B SkyGuardian – an Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) developed by General […]
Dehumanising Our Conscience
Hate is defined as a strong repulsive or aversive feeling towards the ‘other’. Hate can be of various shades and nuances. Hate in Homo Sapiens can be directed not only […]
Securing India’s Defence Landscape: Challenges and Imperatives in 2024
“Strength respects strength and not weakness. Strength means military might and economic prosperity.” ― A.P.J. Abdul Kalam India finds itself navigating a rapidly evolving security landscape, marked by […]
A Momentous Year 2023: India Moves Towards Aatmanirbharta in Defence
New Delhi: In keeping with the aim of the government under the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi in becoming self-reliant or Aatmanirbhar in defence sector, the year 2023 saw […]
Navigating India’s Future Trajectory in 2024
Amidst a volatile and unpredictable global landscape, India’s rise faces diverse challenges and threats that mandate comprehensive strategies and preparedness to navigate the future. An evolving India must see itself […]
India Has Miles to Go in 2024
India today is the third highest military spender ($76.6 billion in 2022), after the US and China. It accounts for 3.7% of global military spending, and also has the second […]
Shaping a Resilient Global Future
As we usher in 2024, the world finds itself at a crucial juncture in history, characterised by shifting power dynamics, emerging challenges, diverse conflicts, and unprecedented opportunities. The emergence of […]
Peace Remains Elusive To Russia-Ukraine Conflict
Russia-Ukraine conflict appears not to be ending soon, with peace lingering in the shadows. In a choreographed televised year-end address, Russian President Vladimir Putin said that there would be peace […]
Is Machine Supremacy Approaching Faster Than Expected?
Incredibly Unbelievable: Last week in St Petersburg, when Putin ‘the interviewer’ appeared on a life-size screen in the hall and asked Putin ‘the Guest’ about his thoughts on Artificial Intelligence (AI), […]
