National Policies

Strategic evaluation of India’s defence policy, economic security policy, foreign policy decisions, and governance reforms impacting national resilience and state capacity.

Jammu & Kashmir proceeds FIR against Army Officer in SC, despite Governor Rule

It is strange to find that the state of Jammu and Kashmir continues to proceed with the case of FIR against the Army Officer over Shopian case, despite Governor’s rule,  Armed Forces Special Powers Act in place, and no sanction…

Does Indian Military requires Apex Level Restructuring and Integrated Theatre Commands like US and PLA?

    A fresh wave of speculations and discussions has triggered recently about Integrated Theatre Commands in India, when some media sources broke the news of notifications wherein an officer of one Service can exercise direct command over personnel of…

Sharing my Editorial published in Financial Chronicle:Nuke threat a new norm?

Sharing with friends my editorial published in Financial Chronicle earlier on 13 November 17. It has become relevant today in view of US Defense Minister Mattis asking US Army to be ready for war two days back after running into…

China keen, but Pakistan nervous about India’s Participation in OBOR Summit

As per ‘Pakistan Today’ daily newspaper, dated May 08, 2017, Pakistan on Monday sought clarification from Chinese officials over content of Chinese Ambassador Luo Zhaohui’s address at the United Service Institution(USI of India), an Indian  think tank, on Friday, when…

Does Indian Military Requires Apex Level Restructuring and Integrated Theatre Commands like US and PLA

The news article “New Doctrine to ensure three military wings can tackle entire spectrum of conflict” by Rajat Pandit, published in Times Nation on 23 April 23,2017, about formulation of Joint Doctrine on the subject is a much awaited welcome…

National Instrument of Last Resort: Need to Restore Honor and Status of Military Dented by Central Pay Commisions

Backdrop For any nation to exercise its National will to pursue its National interest, the Comprehensive National Power including capability and will to exercise hard power is inescapable. History reveals that no country ever became a major power without strong…