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India-Central Asia Connectivity and the Role of International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)

India-Central Asia Connectivity and the Role of International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)

Introduction Central Asia is an integral element of India’s extended neighborhood. India has enjoyed millennia old historical, cultural, economic and civilisational links with Central Asia. Although the Connect Central Asia Policy was launched in 2012, the region s

By Ashok Sajjanhar
TERROR ON THE RAILWAY TRACKS: A BALOCH TRIGGER

TERROR ON THE RAILWAY TRACKS: A BALOCH TRIGGER

It was waiting to happen.  A big-ticket event revolving around a high-profile act of terror, is something one could have expected any time after the triggering of turbulence in the international order in 2025.  Terrorists too like to show their place in the world’s

By Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
WHY WAS PAKISTAN PLOTTING TO CAPTURE THE WAKHAN CORRIDOR?

WHY WAS PAKISTAN PLOTTING TO CAPTURE THE WAKHAN CORRIDOR?

There have been widespread talks and increased curiosity about Pakistan's plan (now aborted) to annex the 350 km long and 13–65 km wide Wakhan Corridor from Afghanistan. Pakistani analysts have been churning out papers on the corridor’s historical, geographical,

By Phunchok Stobdan
PM Modi in USA: On the Trajectory of ‘’A MEGA Partnership for Prosperity’’

PM Modi in USA: On the Trajectory of ‘’A MEGA Partnership for Prosperity’’

Introduction Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Washington DC at the invitation of US President Donald Trump on 12-13 February, 2025. The visit took place within four weeks of the assumption of Office by President Trump in his Second Term. The first few months afte

By Ashok Sajjanhar

National Security

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India-Central Asia Connectivity and the Role of International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)

India-Central Asia Connectivity and the Role of International North-South Transport Corridor (INSTC)

Introduction Central Asia is an integral element of India’s extended neighborhood. India has enjoyed millennia old historical, cultural, economic and civilisational links with Central Asia. Although the Connect Central Asia Policy was launched in 2012, the region s

By Ashok Sajjanhar
THE RAFALE-MARINE DEAL FOR INS VIKRANT:  TAILORMADE CARRIER FIREPOWER

THE RAFALE-MARINE DEAL FOR INS VIKRANT: TAILORMADE CARRIER FIREPOWER

13 July 2023. India’s Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) accorded Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) for the procurement of 26 Rafale-Marine (Rafale-M) F4 Multi-Role Carrier-Borne Fighters (MRCBF) (including 22 single-seater and 4 trainer variants) for the Indian Navy (IN),

By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)
BORDER GUARDING FORCES NEED ROLE ORIENTED RESTRUCTURING

BORDER GUARDING FORCES NEED ROLE ORIENTED RESTRUCTURING

Shri Y B Chavan, the then Union Home Minister piloted the bill for constitution and regulation of Border Security Force. While piloting the bill, he said, the purpose of this force is to ensure the security of borders of India, to ensure and instill a sense of confidenc

By Captain RC Sharma
AERO INDIA 2025: SPRINGBOARD TO A BILLION OPPORTUNITIES

AERO INDIA 2025: SPRINGBOARD TO A BILLION OPPORTUNITIES

The much-awaited 15th Edition of "Aero India 2025" is taking off at the "Yelahanka Air Force Station" on February 10, 2025, in Bengaluru, India's information technology capital. This event is the largest international air show and aviation expo in Asia. Since 1996, Yela

By Prof (Dr) DK Pandey