Spotlights

IAF Celebrates its 90th Air Force Day at Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh

IAF Celebrates its 90th Air Force Day at Sukhna Lake, Chandigarh

By: Dr Arun Khanna | Issue: Vol. 38.1, Jan-Mar 2023 | Date: 07 Apr , 2023

All arms of the Indian defence forces, known and acknowledged to be the finest across the globe, are famous for executing missions with precision, style and panache, be it conflict, war or...

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Future Outlook for Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles & EO Systems

Future Outlook for Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles & EO Systems

By: Sandeep Shah | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 03 Apr , 2023

Electro Optics Systems (EOS) and Military Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (MUAVs) are two technologies that have significantly impacted modern warfare. The integration of these two technologies has...

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The Making of an Officer and a Gentleman: Customs and Traditions

The Making of an Officer and a Gentleman: Customs and Traditions

By: Brig Pradeep Sharma | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 28 Mar , 2023

The armed forces have through evolution been led by leaders either born or thrown up by situations. The erstwhile British Indian Army borrowed the custom of officers being from rich and many a...

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Pakistan Army’s Undeclared War in Balochistan

Pakistan Army’s Undeclared War in Balochistan

By: Nilesh Kunwar | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 16 Mar , 2023

Being mandated to ensure territorial integrity of their country, the armed forces of every nation are both physically trained as well as mentally attuned to fight and destroy enemies...

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Westphalia in the Modern Context

Westphalia in the Modern Context

By: Kazi Anwarul Masud | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 14 Mar , 2023

Significance of the Treaty of Westphalia For many years Germany became the principal theatre of European diplomacy and war, and consequently,the development of German national unity was delayed....

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Kashmiris Protest Defiling of Mosques by Terrorists

Kashmiris Protest Defiling of Mosques by Terrorists

By: Nilesh Kunwar | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 13 Mar , 2023

The saying that terrorists have no religion was once again proven right last Tuesday when two terrorists violated the sanctity of Jamia Masjid in Padgampora village of South Kashmir’s Pulwama...

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Washington must stop using Biological Weapons

Washington must stop using Biological Weapons

By: Slavisha Batko Milacic | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 01 Mar , 2023

The BTWC hearings that took place in Geneva last year once again clearly demonstrated the need for the immediate adoption of an effective mechanism to monitor compliance with the Convention. And...

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Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis: China’s Ambivalence Prevails

Political Settlement of the Ukraine Crisis: China’s Ambivalence Prevails

By: Dr Rajasimman Sundaram | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 26 Feb , 2023

Coinciding with the anniversary of Russia-Ukraine Warthat has left at least 8,006 civilians dead and 13,287 injured over the past 12 months[1], in addition to the numerous lives previously lost...

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On Pakistan Army Chief’s War on Terror ‘Prescription’

On Pakistan Army Chief’s War on Terror ‘Prescription’

By: Nilesh Kunwar | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 24 Feb , 2023

While speaking on the issue of fighting terror, Pakistan Army Chief Gen Asim Munir has highlighted the role of “all stake holders” twice in as many months. He did so while addressing a parade...

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Big Media, Narratives, Security Threats, and Perceptions: BBC (EIC: Ghost,...

Big Media, Narratives, Security Threats, and Perceptions: BBC (EIC: Ghost,...

By: R Rastogi | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 23 Feb , 2023

BBC’s 1930s license to operate in India was an essential colonial tool and was created by Royal Charter, not much different than the honorable Company (East India Company-EIC) of a bygone era. ...

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India-US since 1991 and divergences of 21St century

India-US since 1991 and divergences of 21St century

By: Prashant Sharma | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 21 Feb , 2023

The Kicklighter proposals of 1991 initiated the process of bringing India and US closer. Till 1991 the two democracies were described as the “estranged democracies”.However, the world order...

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China’s Interests in Indo-Pacific Region

China’s Interests in Indo-Pacific Region

By: Deepak Kumar | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 15 Feb , 2023

In current scenario, Indo-Pacific Region (IOR) has become very important region for countries such as India, China, the United States, and all countries located in the Indo-Pacific region to have...

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INS Khukri: Navy Never Forgets its Fallen

INS Khukri: Navy Never Forgets its Fallen

By: IDR News Network | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 13 Feb , 2023

The Indian Navy on 11 Feb 23 paid unique tribute in eternal gratitude to the ultimate sacrifice of the brave INS Khukri and her crew by laying wreaths underwater at the final resting place of the...

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Ukraine refugees feel they are the owners of the Baltics

Ukraine refugees feel they are the owners of the Baltics

By: Slavisha Batko Milacic | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 07 Feb , 2023

Recently, an online conference “Ukrainian refugees in the Baltic States, social aspects of integration into society” was held. During the meeting, experts from the Baltic countries discussed the...

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A quick glance at the Defence Budget of FY 2023-24

A quick glance at the Defence Budget of FY 2023-24

By: Danvir Singh | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 01 Feb , 2023

Union Budget for the financial year 2023-24 was tabled on February 1 by Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman. This budget comes at a time when global economy stares at recession or a very dismal...

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Interpreting Recent Developments in Kashmir

Interpreting Recent Developments in Kashmir

By: Nilesh Kunwar | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 31 Jan , 2023

While speaking at the recently concluded Jaipur Literature Festival, former Indian ace spy master AS Dulat shared his observations and views on the current situation in J&K and abrogation of...

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Challenges and Opportunities for India in QUAD

Challenges and Opportunities for India in QUAD

By: Deepak Kumar | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 30 Jan , 2023

QUAD, that includes the US, Japan, Australia, and India, had been dormant until 2017, restructured for various reasons such as growing presence of China and its aggressive behavior in...

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Tremors in the West

Tremors in the West

By: Lt Gen Prakash Katoch | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 28 Jan , 2023

An article in The Economist on May 25, 2017 talked of Ukraine fighting two wars; with Russia in the East and with its core – battling endemic corruption. The level of corruption has shot up...

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Only Courtrooms Cannot Secure India

Only Courtrooms Cannot Secure India

By: RSN Singh | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 25 Jan , 2023

An unfortunate phenomenon has been witnessed in the last few years. The judiciary has been dishing out uninvited, unsolicited and unwelcomed directions to the country’s security apparatus...

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Political and Economic Instability in Pakistan causes concerns to its neighbour

Political and Economic Instability in Pakistan causes concerns to its neighbour

By: Col (Dr) PK Vasudeva | Issue: Net Edition | Date: 23 Jan , 2023

“Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself”. Unfortunately, both the immediate neighbours – Pakistan and China – are hostile towards India however; the growing political and economic...

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