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Indian Express

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India’s nuclear doctrine was built for 2003. The logic of deterrence has changed by 2026

India's nuclear doctrine assumed enough weapons would survive a first strike to ensure retaliation. That assumption now demands re-examination.

12.06.2026 10

ThePrint

Raja Menon

For India's China challenge, a lesson from history

03.06.2026 10

Indian Express

Raja Menon

For India's China challenge, a lesson from history

03.06.2026 10

Indian Express

Raja Menon

In a turbulent world, India needs to plan for the worst

India has two options for scenario writing: NITI Aayog for geopolitics, geoeconomics, etc., and the National Security Council for military scenarios

22.04.2026 30

Indian Express

Raja Menon

In a turbulent world, India needs to plan for the worst

22.04.2026 20

Indian Express

Raja Menon

Great Nicobar Island can serve as India’s Pearl Harbor, help counter China’s aggression

New Delhi has not yet articulated a long-term military component of Viksit Bharat. Therefore, it is necessary to look at China’s Grand Strategy...

06.10.2025 20

ThePrint

Raja Menon

India Needs a Clear National Security Strategy—Now More Than Ever

24.05.2025 30

The Wire

Raja Menon