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Whether the Iran-Israel ceasefire is only a matter of convenience driven by domestic compulsions and mutual exhaustion or indeed a step toward lasting...
We have not been able to convince the global community to initiate any action against Pakistan, which is a fair indication of India’s weakness in...
India must designate vulnerable areas as ‘no-fly zones’ and treat violations as serious offences under the National Security Act, not as minor...
India should transform itself into Sindoor Durg, an impenetrable fortress, safe from multi-domain threats emanating from land, sea, air or cyberspace.
Military force must and will be used, as often as required, but it will have to be part of a bigger overall plan.
As a nation, India needs to be prepared for a tit-for-tat response from Pakistan. Civil defence drills all across the country will sensitise the...
The final solution has to be a political one if we are to achieve a longer-lasting ‘positive peace’, namely, removing the root causes of the problem.
The attack site lies along the Amarnath Yatra route, set to begin in early June—adding pressure on security forces. Still, the Yatra must go on. Our...
Threatened by US sanctions and restrictive trade policies, Japan sought to secure its access to resources in the Indo-Pacific. This led to its attack...
India must eschew the temptation of military solutions to regional problems, instead focus on economic agreements, diplomatic engagements and our soft...
Emergency purchases have filled gaps temporarily, but India still lacks a long-term anti-tank guided missile strategy amid shifting geopolitical and...
New Delhi’s approach toward Kathmandu needs to keep this aspect in mind: neither too deep to be seen as interference, nor fully ‘hands-off’.
Made-in-India fifth-generation fighter will take forever to make. India can't stop defence imports.
Economic sanctions undoubtedly hurt Russia, but exposed the limitations of forcing change in large, resource-rich states that can find ways to...
By the time a new system is inducted, it is already technologically outdated. Even if the equipment itself is brand new.
Political instability following the regime change in Bangladesh has disrupted its economic relationship, with India, affecting supply chains,...
The resurgence of militancy in the Jammu region is concerning. India must take a cue from unilateral actions taken by countries like the US and...
Given the Chinese penchant for saying one thing and doing the exact opposite, we must approach these latest developments, however good they might...
A comprehensive Climate Strategy is needed to include climate risk in military decision-making. This would promote collaboration with ministries...
Most of the UNSC’s failures stem from the use of veto power by the P5. In a world that champions democracy, the UNSC is inherently the most...
The effectiveness of the summit will ultimately be judged on its ability to produce tangible results and strengthen the Quad’s role in addressing...
The path forward involves acknowledging the severity of the issue, implementing meaningful reforms, and fostering a culture of respect and justice.
There is concern about potential spillover effects of the Bangladesh protests into India, particularly in the Northeastern states. India needs to...
Perhaps it is time for the US to address India’s concerns. Rather than pointing fingers at India, it should practise what it preaches.