• 24 December, 2024
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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…

By Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan (Retd)

ZHUHAI AIRSHOW: SHOWCASING THE DRAGON’S MILITARY MIGHT!

The 15th China International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition (CIAAE), also known as Airshow China, and the only international airshow in mainland China, was organised in Zhuhai city-prefecture in the coastal…

By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)

HOW WOULD INDIA NAVIGATE THE CHAOTIC NEXT DECADE

As the excitement surrounding Donald Trump’s election as the 47th president of the United States begins to fade, it’s time to analyse the future trajectory of India over the next…

By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)

EUROPEAN SECURITY IN THE ERA OF AMERICA FIRST

Given the rhetorical emphasis on Making America Great Again (MAGA) during the recently held elections in which Donald trump emerged victorious, one is given to lookback on his isolationist policies…

By Col Deepak Kumar (Retd.)

THE INDIA-BANGLADESH CONUNDRUM

In a prior letter to the Bangladesh Power Development Board (PDB), Adani Power had urged the clearance of outstanding dues by October 30, 2024, which amount to $846 million. The…

By Satarupa Dhar, Editor

THE LIGHT ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE DISENGAGEMENT TUNNEL

On October 21 this year, in a somewhat surprising turn of events, India and China reached an agreement to disengage forces along the Line of Actual Control (LAC), where violence…

By Maj Gen Neeraj Bali, SM (Retd)

PLAAF DEPLOYMENT OF LONG-RANGE BOMBERS OPPOSITE LADAKH REGION : IMPACT ON INDIA

Over the course of its 75-year history, the PLAAF (People’s Liberation Army Air Force) has transformed from a limited force with a homeland focus to a "strategic air force" equipped…

By Air Cmde SP Singh (Retd)

Rising Chinese Air Power in the Maritime Domain – Is it Time to Reset Maritime Strategy?

As the world’s focus is riveted to the rapidly spiraling crisis in the Middle East which threatens to escalate with Iran’s retaliatory missile strike following Israel’s extensive air strikes and…

By Air Marshal (Dr) Diptendu Choudhury (Retd) PVSM, AVSM, VM, VSM

EGYPT INTERNATIONAL AIRSHOW: SEPTEMBER 2024

In the global airpower arena, advancements in aerospace power are frequent, swift and multi-dimensional. Airpower proves to be a critical facet in the race for global/regional dominance and as a…

By Brig Arvind Dhananjayan (Retd)

Fifth Generation Fighters: India’s Choices & Options

As India rightly pushes for Atmanirbharta, it is very clear that the highest dividend for indigenisation in defence is in aviation sector. Aircraft requires the leading-edge technologies. No country shares…

By Air Marshal Anil Chopra (Retd)

Strategic Fault Lines in the People’s Liberation Army

The People's Liberation Army (PLA) is the backbone of China's military power, tasked with safeguarding the Communist Party's control and advancing China's global ambitions. Over recent decades, the PLA has…

By SHIVANSH SINGH, research associate

Ring of Conflict Zones Around India – Clear and Present Danger

Last year, I discussed how India’s neighbouring countries were increasingly burdened by debt, which I referred to as the ‘Ring of Debt.’ I also predicted that after this phase, anti-India…

By Cdr Sandeep Dhawan (Retd)