Military
Repercussions of Turkey Receiving the S-400
The first shipment of the S-400 missile has arrived at Murted Airbase, making it the first time that a major NATO member has made an arms deal with Russia. Following the failure to procure an […]
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US-INDIA Strategic Trade Authorization (STA-1) and COMCASA: A Strategic Assessment
In the global order, political and economic trends are highlighting strategic realignments, shifts in alliances and cooperation among states at multiple levels. States adopt measures to preserve their strategic and national security interests. The major […]
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India’s Balanced Missile Defence Cooperation with the US and Russia
Over the last few years, India has embarked on an extensive and all-encompassing military modernization program that has carried serious repercussions for both its diplomatic and strategic ties. It has done this by expanding both […]
Military
Indian Hybrid war: Challenges for Pakistan
Change is the enduring feature of global politics. Similarly, warfare also evolves with changes in socio-political conditions and advancement in technologies. As, Clausewitz says, “Every age has its own type of war and it adopt […]
Military
India-France Nuclear Connection and Implications for South Asian Stability
India’s French connection dates back to the 17th century under French colonial rule. The Indian Union territory Puducherry was ruled by the French until officially returned to India in 1954. Both countries carried forward with […]
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India’s Quest for NSG
India has a history of diverting dual-use items for military purposes. In 1974 India diverted the Canadian supplied ‘CIRUS’ reactor for producing plutonium for its nuclear weapons test, which was contrary to the understanding that […]
Military
Modi’s Realism 2.0: Implications for Regional Security
Nations around the world have been exhibiting increasing interest in the populist leaders, who tailor their rhetoric to appeal the common man and most often than not manipulate it to benefit their personal agendas. In […]
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The Politics of S-400 Anti-Missile System: Implications for NATO and South Asia
Two of the closest U.S. allies – India and Turkey have opted to buy S-400 Triumph anti-aircraft missile system from Russia – a move that the United States has stated could affect its military relationship […]
Missiles
India’s Growing Counterforce Capabilities
India tested the Brahmos missile from its Su-30MKI aircraft in the Bay of Bengal on Wednesday, 22nd May this year. Brahmos is a supersonic cruise missile developed jointly by Russia and India. It can carry […]
Military
The Encroaching Impact of Arms Trade on South Asia’s Geo-Politics
In his famous farewell address to the American Public in 1961, President Dwight D. Eisenhower had both defined and warned against the encroaching influence of what was then termed as the United States’ ‘Military-Industrial Complex.’ […]