• 21 December, 2024
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THE SYRIAN MELTDOWN AND ITS STRATEGIC IMPACT

THE SYRIAN MELTDOWN AND ITS STRATEGIC IMPACT

We have just witnessed the first order effects of the Syrian meltdown, with glee in the streets of Damascus, people rushing to the infamous Sednaya prison to locate many of their detained relatives and President Elect Donald Trump announcing a hands-off Syria policy. Th

By Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
India-Bangladesh Ties – The Way Forward

India-Bangladesh Ties – The Way Forward

More than four months have elapsed since Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina was forced to flee from Dhaka to India on August 5, 2024. She had to take this precipitous step in the face of rising student protests which had become increasingly violent over the previous month. No

By Ashok Sajjanhar
OPERATIONALISING ACT EAST POLICY THROUGH NORTHEAST

OPERATIONALISING ACT EAST POLICY THROUGH NORTHEAST

India recently celebrated 10th anniversary of Act East policy. PM Modi visited Singapore, Brunei and Laos in Sept-Oct 2024. He also attended the 21st ASEAN-India Summit and the 19th East Asia Summit. Yet, the worsening and adversarial geo-strategic environment in the ne

By Lt Gen K J Singh (Retd)
DISENGAGEMENT TO DE-ESCALATION: INDIA, CHINA AND THE LAC

DISENGAGEMENT TO DE-ESCALATION: INDIA, CHINA AND THE LAC

“De-escalation between India and China is not just a military necessity but a diplomatic opportunity to transform contention into cooperation, paving the way for lasting peace and shared prosperity in Asia.” The intricate territorial dispute between India and Chi

By Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan (Retd)

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THE BHARTIYA VAYUYAN VIDHEYAK 2024: A LANDMARK REFORM IN INDIAN AVIATION

THE BHARTIYA VAYUYAN VIDHEYAK 2024: A LANDMARK REFORM IN INDIAN AVIATION

The Indian Parliament, on December 5, 2024, enacted the Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024, replacing the nearly nine-decade-old Aircraft Act of 1934. This monumental legislation heralds a new era in Indian civil aviation, bringing sweeping changes to align the industry wit

By AM (Dr) Sanjeev Kapoor AVSM, VM (Retd)
CRITICALITY OF AIRPOWER IN THE INDIAN NAVY

CRITICALITY OF AIRPOWER IN THE INDIAN NAVY

On December 4, 2024, the Indian Navy (IN) celebrated Navy Day. The Indian Navy has made significant progress since its inception, growing from a fleet of just 35 warships at the time of Independence in 1947 to a current fleet of 150 warships and submarines, with an addi

By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)
ANTARIKSHA ABHYAS 2024: A NEW ERA FOR INDIA’S SPACE SECURITY

ANTARIKSHA ABHYAS 2024: A NEW ERA FOR INDIA’S SPACE SECURITY

India conducted its first comprehensive space defence exercise, “Antariksha Abhyas 2024”, from November 11 to 13, 2024. It was spearheaded by the Defence Space Agency (DSA) and sought to simulate and tackle the evolving threats posed to space-based assets critical f

By Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd)
DISENGAGEMENT TO DE-ESCALATION: INDIA, CHINA AND THE LAC

DISENGAGEMENT TO DE-ESCALATION: INDIA, CHINA AND THE LAC

“De-escalation between India and China is not just a military necessity but a diplomatic opportunity to transform contention into cooperation, paving the way for lasting peace and shared prosperity in Asia.” The intricate territorial dispute between India and Chi

By Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan (Retd)