Pakistan: The Next Battlefield

This geo-political forecast was published on 15 May 2002 in the Indian Defence Review.
War on Terrorism will zero in on Pakistan as the next battlefield on two counts. First, notwithstanding admiration in public by America for General Musharraf, the honeymoon is coming to an end. Second, the swift swing of the international mood to extreme [...]

Public standing of the Indian military

“Our God and soldiers we alike adore ev’n at the brink of danger; not before: After deliverance, both alike requited, Our God’s forgotten, and our soldiers slighted”. (Francis Quarles)
A number of social scientists and military historians have been trying to discover reasons for Britain’s success in ruling the world while retaining its own independence throughout [...]

Friendship to Partnership

Historical Background
To grasp the intricacies of Indo-French relations in the field of defence and security, it is necessary to first have a look at some issues which may seem unrelated, but which will help us to understand the historical background and get clearer perspectives on the future.

India’s Borders

Unending Threats and Challenges
With a landmass of sub-continental proportions, India occupies a predominant strategic position in Southern Asia and dominates the northern Indian Ocean with a coastline that is 7,683 km long, and an Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) that is over two million square km in size. India’s land borders exceed 15,000 km which it [...]

Around the World in 80 Days

This year, on 8th October, the Indian Air Force commemorated its 75th birthday. As part of its  Platinum Jubilee celebrations, the IAF organised various activities. An innovative and adventurous part of the celebrations was a Round the World Microlight Expedition, with the aim to set a new record in the Federation Aeronautique Internationale (FAI is the governing [...]