January 2026
Cover Story
Baptism by Fire
Theatre Commands structure needs reshaping not rejection
Eyes on the Future
Military modernisation post Sindoor must focus both on indigenous weapons and futuristic technologies
Strategic Reality After Galwan
The Indian Army’s mental map of conflict with Pakistan and China needs a mindset shift
Leap of Faith
Unmanned logistics is the future that will decide the outcome of wars
High-Altitude Firepower
India’s evolving mountain warfare mobility doctrine
Report
Towards Peace
Prime Minister Modi and President Putin discuss ways to combat terror
Finding Solutions
Top police officials come together to brainstorm police reforms and the roadmap for better internal security
Books
Religion as a Weapon
Book Extract | How monks have weaponized Buddhism to further violent nationalism.
Column
Focused and Lethal
The BSF should train for conventional warfighting given the situation in Bangladesh
Catalyst for Chaos
Russia’s nuclear-powered missile and the next deterrence frontier calls for scrutiny and discussions
Compass | India, Bangladesh, & ‘New Beginnings’
A lot will depend on how wisely India handles the bilateral relations
First Person | New Year, Old Challenges
2026 is weighed down by the burden of earlier years
Bottomline | Wrong Side of History
Indian foreign policy not in step with the new realities of the multipolar world
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