COVER STORY
Train-Learn Balance
Importance of professional military education cannot be overemphasised
The American Philosophy of Professional Military Education is Completely Different From Both Pakistan and India, the Latter Two Being Virtually the Same
Col David O. Smith (retd), USAF and author The Wellington Experience
View from the US
How Defence Services’ Staff College, Wellington, serves-up 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
A professionally educated military is critical to national security
INDIA AND THE BRI
Walking a Tightrope
The strategic position of Indonesia in the IOR makes it much sought after by both India and China
FEATURE/ REPORT
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
India should invest much more in unmanned ground systems for better intelligence gathering
BOOKS
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
The View from the Field
How the evolving counter insurgency doctrine played out during operations in Iraq. An extract
A Force to Reckon With
A much-needed understanding of the vital role played by the BSF
True Companions
Lt Gen. Vinod Bhatia (retd)
COLUMNS
Embrace the Idea
Ajay Singh
Divide and Diminish
Air Marshal Ramesh Rai (retd)
Reality Check
R.C. Sharma
Bottomline
Pravin Sawhney