Defence Strategy and Operational Art

Scholarly insights into classical and modern military strategy, operational design, campaign planning, deterrence theory, and strategic decision-making in contemporary conflicts.

Is India is an ‘Inescapable Bet’ for USA In Cold War 2.0?

The ongoing first official state visit of Prime Minister Modi to USA since he assumed office in 2014, from June 21 onwards, is being viewed as one of the most significant one to bolster India-U.S. “Comprehensive global strategic partnership”, considering the importance…

No winner in Russia Ukraine War after six months: Contest is – who will lose less?

Backdrop Russia Ukraine War entering a deadly phase with nuclear hangover, after six months, with both sides blaming each other on targeting Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant and UNSC finding it difficult to control. While the nuclear catastrophe in Europe may…

INTERVIEW WITH INDIAN GENERAL ASTHANA (RET.): “THE COLD WAR 1.0 SHOULD HAVE ENDED WITH THE DISINTEGRATION OF THE USSR, BUT SOME POLITICIANS IN THE USA KEPT IT ALIVE BY EASTWARD EXPANSION”

Sharing an incisive interview of mine by Global Review (Germany) about the ongoing Russia Ukraine War related international issues to include US dilemma on Sino-Russian Axis, Insecurities of NATO and Russia, possibility of alternate global financial system, Nuclear strategies of…

Why CPC’s Threat of Uniting Taiwan by Force doesn’t make Strategic Sense for China?

President Joe Biden’s statement to defend Taiwan, even if White House reiterated no change in One China Policy later, indicates that despite playing “strategic ambiguity” for too long, US President will have to act if China uses force on Taiwan,…

Why Strategies of Stakeholders in ‘Graveyard of Empires’ Failed against Taliban/Pakistan Nexus?

Sharing an updated analysis of mine on the subject as on August 15,2021. The related analysis published earlier in various international and national e-publications/newspapers are referred in URLs placed below. As Taliban enters the Presidential Palace in Kabul, and President…

Chinese Impact on Security Dynamics of North East Region of India

Sharing an article of mine published in the book titled ‘External Dimensions of Security of the North East Region‘, published by Indian Council of World Affairs, Edited by Dr Temzenmeren Ao. Publisher- KW Publishers Pvt Ltd, dated 18 July 2021.…