Lebanon’s kinetic cyberattacks: Disrupting communication devices reveal a new frontier in warfare.

Sharing an analysis of mine published in EconomicTimes regarding how exploding devices in Lebanon have added a new dimension to future warfare. Some quotes :-"Governments and militaries will need to rethink their cybersecurity strategies, as attacks could now have both digital and physical consequences. This will require tighter security on both military and civilian communication systems, … Continue reading Lebanon’s kinetic cyberattacks: Disrupting communication devices reveal a new frontier in warfare.

Can Israelis endure Netanyahu’s Gambles for his Political Survival, Creating Multifront Security Threats?

The bodies of six hostages who were killed in Gaza have been recovered, setting off nationwide protests and labor union strikes against the actions of the Netanyahu government. These protestors believe that the government is postponing a hostage agreement with Gaza and prioritizing the politically untenable goal of completely eliminating Hamas over the lives of … Continue reading Can Israelis endure Netanyahu’s Gambles for his Political Survival, Creating Multifront Security Threats?

Interview of Major General (Dr) S B Asthana,SM,VSM,PhD by Foreign Policy Research Centre on Indian Foreign Policy

Sharing an interview of mine on Indian Foreign Policy conducted by Foreign Policy Research Centre with Focus on "India’s Foreign Policy (2014-2024)", published in FPRC JOURNAL (J-57) 2024 (1), ISSN 2277 – 2464. Interview highlights:- Has global perception of India changed? Impact of past on future of Indo-US relations? How Russia's closeness to China impacts … Continue reading Interview of Major General (Dr) S B Asthana,SM,VSM,PhD by Foreign Policy Research Centre on Indian Foreign Policy

Moscow Terror Attack: Diverging Accounts and the Path Forward

Sharing my analysis on the subject published in #Firstpost. #majorgeneralsbasthana. Issues analysed:--The brutal terror attack.-What US-led west is propagating?-Russian narrative.-Validity of IS(KP) Claims.-Tajikistan and Turkey connection.-Ukrainian narrative!-Prognosis.-What next?My quote- "It appears that Russia would continue its full focus on the Russia-Ukraine war and will not get diverted towards attacking IS-KP". https://www.firstpost.com/opinion/moscow-terror-attack-conflicting-narratives-and-the-way-ahead-13755260.html https://www.wionews.com/opinions-blogs/opinion-decoding-conflicting-narratives-on-moscow-terror-attack-and-way-ahead-708026https://sundayguardianlive.com/world/decoding-the-conflicting-narratives-on-moscow-terror-attack The horrific terror … Continue reading Moscow Terror Attack: Diverging Accounts and the Path Forward

Chinese Concirclement of India and Standoff: Way Ahead

Sharing an analysis of mine on the subject, published as Chapter 2 in the BOOK "India @ 75 - Reflections on New India" edited by Dr Nivedita Das Kundu, with chapters from other strategic writers. The analysis was written last year but is equally applicable today, being a contemporary subject. The gist is shared below. … Continue reading Chinese Concirclement of India and Standoff: Way Ahead