On 29 June 2026, outgoing Indian Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi announced the raising of specialised Baaz battalions under the…
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The growing integration of dual-use technologies, anti-satellite (ASAT) capabilities, and space-based defense systems has undermined the civilian-military distinction, exposing critical shortcomings in the existing legal architecture, particularly the 1967 Outer Space Treaty (OST).
Bangladesh’s trade with China surged to about $24 billion in 2023, surpassing its trade volume with India, which stood at $18 billion. China’s extensive infrastructure investments in Bangladesh, including the Padma Bridge, Dhaka Metro Rail, and the Karnaphuli Tunnel, have significantly improved trade efficiency and strengthened Bangladesh’s position as a regional economic hub.
Abstract The establishment of integrated military theatre commands in India is a significant restructuring of the country’s defence forces, with…
When the United States and Israel launched war against Iran in February 2026, Tehran retaliated without a conventional parity. Iran’s retaliation constituted ballistic and cruise missiles and large numbers of Shahed-series one-way attack drones. In sustained salvos, they targeted American and Israeli key operational nodes such as air defence systems, E-3 AWACS aircraft, and KC-135 aerial refuelling tankers.
Iran’s Grand Strategy: A Political History Vali Nasr, Princeton University Press, 2024-384 pp. Iran’s Grand Strategy written by Professor Vali…
As delegations from the United States and Iran convened in Islamabad on April 11, 2026, for direct negotiations facilitated by…
The South Asian security environment is undergoing a fundamental shift in how conventional military effectiveness is defined. Decision speed, cross-domain…
Abstract: This article examines how Rudra Brigades operationalise India’s evolving Dynamic Response Strategy by integrating speed, precision, and jointness at…
In Exercise Akhand Prahaar, conducted as part of the larger tri-service Exercise Trishul on the western front, Lieutenant General Dhiraj…
