May 2023
Cover Story
Hand in Hand
Through SCO, China and Russia are changing global geopolitics
Bilateral Breakers
The SCO hopes to promote regional peace but is plagued by border differences between member-sates
Report
Hunt for a Transporter
Ukraine war disrupts supply of spares for air force’s fleet of existing Russian planes
Deadly Undersea Prowess
Unmanned underwater vehicles can gather intelligence, enhance combat prowess of navies
Homegrown Firepower
Indian armed forces have access to wide range of indigenously developed missile systems
Books
End of an Illusion
An Extract | End of an Illusion
Police State
An Extract | Police State
Column
First Person | Intellectual Deficit
When the going gets tough, draw a comparison with Pakistan and feel good
View from Pakistan | Tight rope walk
Pakistan’s attempts to reset ties with China, US faces uncertainty
Virtual World, Real Threats
Cyber warfare is capable of upending military operations, negating advantages of massed weapons
Stuck at Aatmanirbharta
With China not backing down from aggressive action on the border, modern guns are urgently required
Repeating Pulwama’s Mistakes
Road opening parties failed to do their job, leading to Bhimber Gali, Dantewada attacks
The Humourless Science
Proper logistics, supply chain management essential to maintain morale of troops in remote areas
The Importance of Bearing Witness
Opportunistic politics is creating a serious internal security challenge for the nation
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