November 2020
Cover Story
Train-Learn Balance
Importance of professional military education cannot be overemphasised
Books | View from the US
How Defence Services’ Staff College, Wellington, serves only a glass half full. An Extract
Need to Prioritise INDU
It’ll not only promote higher education and research but develop strategic mindset
Change with Times
Indian Professional Military Education system needs urgent reform
Value Addition- 2020
A professionally educated military is critical to national security
Report
Walking a Tightrope
The strategic position of Indonesia in the IOR makes it much sought after by both India and China
Not Just the French Problem
Unless leaders understand its history and meaningfully engage with the community, tackling Islamist terrorism will remain a halfway house
Flying High and Strong
Indian Air Force celebrates its 88th anniversary
Underwater Security
India should invest more in ASW operations to keep its waters safe
Networked Future
The era of algorithmic alliances is here
Eyes on the Ground
ndia should invest much more in unmanned ground systems for better intelligence gathering
Books
A Force to Reckon With
A much-needed understanding of the vital role played by the BSF
The View from the Field
Cassandra In 0z: Counterinsur-gency and Future War
Conrad C. Crane
True Companions
True Companions Lt Gen. Vinod Bhatia (retd)
Counterterrorism is Cheaper than Counterinsurgency, but it Does Not Offer the Same Long-Term Benefits if Successful
Conrad C. Crane, author Cassandra in Oz: Counterinsurgency and Future War
Column
Bottomline | Camp Has Been Chosen
The cost of signing BECA will be huge and not in India’s long term interest
Embrace the Idea
India should take lead in developing Quad as an entity to secure the region
Divide and Diminish
Joint Air Defence Command is an operationally unviable idea
Reality Check
The government should act fast to provide CAPFs personnel better service conditions and other basic facilities
VIDEO