With the most prolonged shutdown in its history, the US government has broken an unprecedented milestone and ventured into unknown territory. A political impasse has caused government agencies to close, public employees to be sidelined, and...
This paper explores whether India can truly embrace geoeconomics, what Robert D. Blackwill and Jennifer M. Harris call "war by other means", as a central part of its statecraft. In today's world, where open military conflict is often too co...
The rapid evolution of Autonomous Weapon Systems (AWS) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) has transformed the character of modern warfare while raising profound legal, ethical, and strategic questions. From early semi-autonomous weapons to fu...
The post-Cold War era has been marked by rapid change in global geopolitics, with a steady transition from the USA’s unipolar moment to a multipolar world and the creation of new alliances for trade as well as military purposes. In such a g...
India’s deepening engagement with West Asia reflects a significant strategic realignment shaped by energy security, trade diversification, and evolving geopolitical dynamics. This article explores how New Delhi’s policies, ranging from econ...
The evolution of Open-Source Intelligence (OSINT) has reshaped modern defence in the 21st century, emerging as a critical resource often described as “the new oil.” This article traces OSINT’s trajectory from its early reliance on manual da...
Ever since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, European states have faced a growing wave of hybrid threats. These threats are not always visible or dramatic, but they are persistent and deeply disruptive. In this artic...
The research piece explores the imperative role of critical minerals in fortifying India's national security through a resilient supply chain. As India emerges as a key player in defence manufacturing, securing these vital minerals becomes ...
In a quest to conserve critical materials and foster long-term solutions to ensure an orderly energy transition, governments all over the world are adopting a forward-thinking approach and foresight to avoid potential delays to the energy t...
The 4th Mekong River Commission (MRC) Summit and International Conference was held from April 2 to 5 in Vientiane, Laos. It was hailed to be an upgradation towards the goal of water security and cooperation in Mekong.This conference was the...
In contemporary warfare, tanks are an essential component for aggressive operations such as breaking through enemy lines and reclaiming occupied territory. Properly employed, they can offer mobile firepower, protection, and shock, thereby a...
In 2014, the Philippines and the US signed an agreement that allowed the US to build facilities on the country's military bases. The alliance between the nations is driven by threats. As China's power has increased, the relationship between...
