Assertive China – November 2018
At the Beijing Xiangshan Forum, PLA reaches out in strength
By Pravin Sawhney
Dragon’s Air Power over TAR – November 2018
India should be worried about China’s efforts to build three new airports in Tibet
By Prasun K. Sengupta
Sky is the Limit – November 2018
Technological innovations must be brought in to handle India’s growing air traffic
By Yunus Dar
The Choice is Clear – October 2018
India’s strategic dilemma in view of geopolitics and transforming statecraft
By Pravin Sawhney
Russia’s Great Outreach – September 2018
Between words, pauses and meaningful silences
By Pravin Sawhney and Ghazala Wahab
The Room with a View – September 2018
Food and some thoughts on the future of India-Russia relations
By Pravin Sawhney and Ghazala Wahab
Looking Back to Look Ahead – September 2018
Russia is keen to continue its defence industrial cooperation with India
By Pravin Sawhney and Ghazala Wahab
Hawk Eyes in Space – September 2018
With the launch of the state-of-the-art GF-11 to be followed by GF-7, China is all set to be the new leader in the satellite domain
By Prasun K. Sengupta
Salute to the Saviours – September 2018
The largest ever HADR flood rescue mission was launched in flood-hit Kerala
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Much Ado About Nothing – August 2018
Four years of rhetoric has rendered India even more insecure in its own backyard
By Pravin Sawhney and Ghazala Wahab
Impractical Idea – August 2018
India is not yet ready for joint theatre commands
By Pravin Sawhney
In the Land of the Bamboo Curtain – August 2018
China shocks and awes by an enthralling display of prosperity and technology
By Samita Bhatia
Virtual Reality – August 2018
Cyberspace threats are serious and much more needs to be done to address them
By Lt Gen. Satish Dua
Quietly Aggressive – August 2018
The Doklam crisis of last year holds the key to peaceful resolution of conflicts
By Maj. Gen. Raj Mehta (retd)
Make it Brief – August 2018
It’s time to unshackle the defence acquisition regime
By Maj. Gen. Mrinal Suman (retd)
Being Tech-Savvy – August 2018
Cutting edge technology and private players are key to achieving self-sufficiency in defence production
By Lt Gen. Rameshwar Yadav (retd)
Dark End of the Tunnel – July 2018
After several fits and starts, Strategic Partnership model has hit a roadblock
By Pravin Sawhney and Ghazala Wahab
White Elephant – July 2018
Offsets should be made redundant in ‘Buy and Make’ cases
By Maj. Gen. Mrinal Suman (retd)
On the Upswing – June 2018
There has been no dip in defence spending among India’s neighbours
By Prasun K. Sengupta
Bring in Performance Matrix – June 2018
New procurement procedure has muddled the policy further
By Maj. Gen. Mrinal Suman (retd)
The Reset – May 2018
Modi goes to China
By Pravin Sawhney
Old Hopes Repackaged – May 2018
Like its predecessor, draft DPrP-2018 offers nothing new
By Maj. Gen. Mrinal Suman (retd)
Focus on the Real Issues – May 2018
The new defence production policy should focus on technology for it to be effective
By J.P. Dash and T.K. Damodaran
The TNW Conundrum – May 2018
India should take Pakistan’s threat of TNWs with more than a pinch of salt
By Maj. Gen. Raj Mehta (retd)
One Big Threat – March 2018
This will come from Pakistan backed by China, and India should know whether it is militarily prepared
By Pravin Sawhney
Forward Edge Defence – March 2018
China’s present maritime security initiatives reflect a sea change in strategic priorities
By Prasun K. Sengupta
Force Forward – February 2018
Military power to drive China’s foreign policy
By Pravin Sawhney
Vulnerable Frontiers – February 2018
With a road and new defences in the Shaksgam Valley, the PLA further entrenches itself
By Pravin Sawhney
Of Rohingyas, Refugees and Rights – February 2018
End 2016, there were 22.5 million refugees across the world, a serious crisis faced by humanity
By Younis Ahmad Kaloo
Offshore Activities – February 2018
China is aggressively building on the reefs and shoals in South China Sea
By Prasun K. Sengupta
Trump’s Tweet – January 2018
It was not aimed at Pakistan but was an indirect message of solidarity with India
By Pravin Sawhney
Myanmar Calling – November 2017
The government’s ‘Act East’ policy gathers steam
By Prasun K. Sengupta
Hollow Promises – September 2017
Donald Trump’s new strategy for Afghanistan will not solve the problem, only make it worse
By Pravin Sawhney and Ghazala Wahab
On the Rocks – August 2017
Pakistan High Commissioner to India, Abdul Basit talks about the importance of talks
By Pravin Sawhney and Ghazala Wahab
Walk the Talk – August 2017
A meaningful dialogue between India and Pakistan is the way forward to break the present impasse
By Khurshid Mahmud Kasuri
Lessons from the Past – August 2017
China’s BRI and MSR may be well-intentioned projects but India should not forget history
By Cmde Lalit Kapur (retd)
Close to the Clouds – August 2015
ITBP jawans endure harsh weather and modest facilities to guard our borders in the mountains
Top of the World – August 2015
ITBP’s Mountaineering and Skiing Institute in Auli is an important training ground for the forces
Road to Mana – August 2015
Landslides and avalanches are part of life for ITBP forces posted on the border in Uttarakhand