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The reasons for both sides preventing any escalation lie in the political and military context of the strategic situation in West Asia within the...
To the military mind, the idea of planning to get hit first and then react is anathema to its enculturation about use of force. If such ‘Military...
Creating an alternative chain of command is not enough to survive an initial nuclear strike and retaliate. The political command must be protected so...
The Navy is set to induct women in submarines, but these deployments come with specific crewing, bunking, and privacy issues that must be addressed.
The adverse reaction to the introduction of the kurta-pyjama lies not so much in the dress itself but in the interpretation of this particular action...
The cost of the US-India drone deal raises a question—could some portion of this amount could have been better spent on indigenously developing and...
The nature of discrimination in Army promotions is buried in the rules and procedures, making it harder to notice it. It is experienced by only a few...
The Army's image took a severe beating because of the torture videos from Poonch. Even Defence Minister Rajnath Singh stressed the importance of Army...
Officials of senior ranks should not wear military heritage on their sleeves while navigating the rough and tumble of politics.
If the allegations by Canada & US are true, Indians and the world at large may demand clear official statements from the Indian govt. We cannot just...
The ball is now in the court of the US and the Arab States. Their combined effort can stop Israel's rampage in Gaza.
The challenge for the Armed Forces is to stay apolitical while exploring ancient warfare for present and future use, without becoming a mouthpiece for...
The information warfare playing out in India can fuel communal divisions in the country's domestic politics. And it all started with Modi's...
Since the outbreak of violence in May, the ball has remained in Modi's court. But it seems he expects the suffering of Manipuris to be drowned out by...
Disaffection among the Sikh diaspora can affect the fragile communal balance in Punjab and elsewhere in India.
India demonstrated its diplomatic prowess at the G20. The GNFU is the next step. China already has an NFU policy and if US shows any inclination,...