- 21 November, 2024
Foreign Affairs, Geopolitics & National SecurityIndia
JAMMU REGION: THE NEW HOTBED OF TERROR
Terrorism takes root in or is drawn to regions where religious or political freedom is threatened or afflicted by insensitive governance and a lack of fair play by the local…
By Lt Gen Kamal Davar (Retd)
TEN POINTS FOR SECURING J&K IN THE RUN UP TO THE ASSEMBLY ELECTIONS
Much has been analysed and written on why the recent near coordinated terror attacks in the Jammu region were executed with Pakistan sponsorship. The broad understanding reflects that they were…
By Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
DEATH OF IRANIAN PRESIDENT EBRAHIM RAISI: DOES IT CHANGE ANY DYNAMICS?
For many it was surprising to see the amount of interest in the Indian media on the unfortunate passing of President Raisi of Iran along with his Foreign Minister, Hossein…
By Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
ZORAWAR-INDIA’S LIGHT TANK: IS IT ENOUGH?
India has rolled-out Zorawar, described as Armoured Fighting Vehicle- Indian Light Tank (AFV-ILT) for trials and evaluation. The tank has been developed in fast-track mode in three odd years, after…
By Lt Gen K J Singh (Retd)
ASSAULT RIFLE FOR THE INDIAN ARMY: A NEVER-ENDING WAIT
The rifle is an iconic weapon with a long and illustrious history. Rifles have come to dominate the battlefield since their introduction, despite their obscure origins. Assault rifles are a…
By Maj Gen (Dr) Rajan Kochhar (Retd)
ARE WE HEADED FOR POSITIVE TIMES IN THE SINO INDIAN RELATIONSHIP ?
“I hope and believe that through positive and constructive bilateral engagement at the diplomatic and military levels, we will be able to restore and sustain peace and tranquility in our…
By Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
INDIA AND NEPAL: WHY THE TWO COUNTRIES NEED EACH OTHER
India and Nepal: A Symbiotic Relationship Woven in Geography, Culture, and Economy Nestled amidst the majestic Himalayas, India and Nepal share a unique bond that transcends mere geographical proximity. Their…
By Lt Gen Shokin Chauhan (Retd)
MANY SUITORS FOR STRATEGICALLY IMPORTANT DJIBOUTI
Djibouti is a small country in the Horn of Africa located on the southwest shores of the Gulf of Aden. It is adjacent to the narrow Bab el-Mandeb Strait (a…
By Air Marshal Anil Khosla (Retd)
NATIONAL SECURITY WISHLIST: SOME EXAMPLES FROM CHINA
Fernand Braudel, academic and historian of the early 20th Century, is widely credited with the statement that “The geography of a region plays a significant role in shaping its history.”…
By Brigadier Sanal Kumar (Retd)
INDIA’S PUSHBACK AGAINST CHINA : HOW RISK PRONE IS THIS GAMBLE? PART 2
From Part 1 Is the Indian push back that we have witnessed in the last few weeks, and serially discussed in several video discussions, sufficient in weight and content to…
By Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
Mission Divyastra Successful: New Frontiers
On March 11, 2024, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) under “Mission Divyastra” successfully tested the Agni-V ballistic missile, which uses Multiple Independently Targetable Re-entry Vehicle (MIRV) technology. This is…
By Air Cmde SP Singh (Retd)
INDIA’S EMERGING PUSHBACK AGAINST CHINA: HOW RISK PRONE IS THIS GAMBLE?
By now the backdrop is clear and almost getting stale. Yet, it may be worth recalling the sincerity with which India recommenced its engagement with Xi Jinping’s China soon after…
By Lt Gen Syed Ata Hasnain (Retd)
