War of Compulsions: Interlinkages of Regional and Global Inflection Points in Iran
Abstract War in West Asia is not of choice but compulsions at various levels— along overdue correction is being attempted...
Beyond Autonomy and Accession: Entrenched Insensitivity towards People by Political Class of Jammu and Kashmir
Abstract This paper examines the political evolution of Jammu and Kashmir (J&K) through the lens of entrenched insensitivity by the...
Caught Between Tehran and Tel Aviv: Gaza’s Story of Unending War | Book by Col Rajeev Agarwal
The Americans should have read Col Rajeev Agarwal’s latest book “Between Tehran and Tel Aviv: Gaza’s Story of Unending War”...
India Risks Misreading Iran War by Learning the Wrong Lessons for Military
The die appears cast. Iran, under sustained long-range strikes targeting its leadership, infrastructure, and economic arteries, is under immense pressure....
Operation Epic Fury Already a Success: US Must Exercise Strategic Restraint to Avoid Overreach
Abstract Post World War II, the instances of absolute victory are few. The application of military force by US and...
“Operation Epic Fury” Is Not ‘Israel First’ but ‘America First’: Strategic Energy Leverage and the Targeting of China
Abstract The unleashing of “Operation Epic Fury” by US Central Command (CENTCOM) jointly with Israel (Operation Lions Roar), has tactfully...
A Disrupted World in 2026 Preparing India for an Uncertain, Ambiguous, and Contested Global Order
Abstract This paper analyses the contemporary disrupted global order of 2026, marked by geopolitical fragmentation, ideological contestation, weaponised economies, technological...
Beyond the Political Rhetoric: Operation Sindoor – A Clinical Victory Separating Facts from Fiction
Political environment was always polarised in India, but the Indian Military had retained unquestioned loyalty across the spectrum of polity...
Theatre Commands for Bharat: A Strategic, Outward-Looking, and Futuristic Vision
Abstract India stands at a pivotal moment in its strategic evolution, necessitating military reform through the creation of Theatre Commands....
Post Operation Sindoor: Jingoism to Reality Check
Abstract Narratives shape public perception, especially in the aftermath of military success like Operation Sindoor. While tactical victories fuel national...
Strategic Intelligence for Strategic Outcomes: Operation Rising Lion an instructive case study for Indian Security Establishment to invest in Contemporary Intelligence Capabilities
Introduction The recently concluded Israel and Iran conflict offers transformative lessons to the Indian security establishment. While Iran would have...
Addressing Iran’s Nuclear Program: Options for USA
Abstract Iran, while continuing to pursue the nuclear ambition of 1970s with a single-minded focus without realizing the changing world...
Restraint as a Successful Strategic Tool in Kargil Conflict 1999
Abstract Strategic restraint or patience in the world is perceived to be a sign of weakness. Particularly when military operations...
Kargil to Galwan: Enduring Leadership Traits
Abstract Certain leadership traits transcend timelines, civilisations, continents, ages, terrain, enemies, nature & character of warfare and evolving geopolitical environment....
Operational Preparedness of the Armed Forces: A Reality Check
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